Kenneth J. Hardin, II

Kenneth J. Hardin II, the president at Hardin Thompson PC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a seasoned attorney with a dynamic practice that spans insurance defense, construction law, employer-focused employment law, litigation and appeals, and personal injury defense. With a career boasting over 65 jury trials and a commendable success rate, he has showcased his prowess across Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan.

In his quest to streamline the litigation process, Mr. Hardin collaborates closely with carriers to create uniform case-handling procedures. This not only accelerates but also simplifies legal proceedings, ensuring that claims representatives and clients are well-informed about each case's particulars and potential impacts.

After graduating from Kalamazoo College in 1987, Mr. Hardin earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1990. He rapidly recognized that employment and labor issues were critical for businesses striving to thrive in the evolving legal landscape. Initially concentrating on employment litigation, he honed his skills to assist clients in proactively addressing workforce challenges through comprehensive employment analysis and claim evaluation.

Licensed in Pennsylvania since 1990 and Michigan since 1991, Mr. Hardin is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd and 6th Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Hardin's career in litigation began with premises liability and dram shop claims, and has since expanded to representing numerous insurance entities in diverse cases such as construction claims, automobile incidents, negligence and intentional torts. He is a respected member of various associations within the legal community, including the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.

Beyond his courtroom endeavors, Mr. Hardin lends his insights as a labor and employment consultant to emerging companies in the automobile sector.