Institute for Legal Reform: States Resource Center: Pennsylvania

States Resource Center

Learn more about the status of lawsuit abuse and civil justice reform issues in each state.

States

Pennsylvania

Lawsuit Climate

2010   34
2008   36
2007   32

Pennsylvania ranks thirty-fourth among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Justice System

The Pennsylvania court system includes the Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, Common Pleas Courts, and Special Courts.

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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