John D. Houston II is a founding member of Houston Harbaugh. His practice is focused on healthcare, general corporate matters, and estate planning and wealth preservation.
Biography
Locations
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Languages
- English
Education
- George Washington University, LLB
- Haverford College, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Tax Court
Affiliations
- Allegheny County Bar Association - Member
- Allegheny County Bar Foundation - Fellow
- American College of Probate Counsel - Fellow
- Passavant Foundation Baord - Member and Secretary
- Pennsylvania Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Pennsylvania Bar Insurance Trust - Past Trustee
- Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation Board of Trustees - Past President, Former Member
- Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Community - Past Chairman of the Board, Past Secretary, Former Member
- Pittsburgh Public Theater Board of Trustees - Past Treasurer, Former Member
- Sherwood Oaks Fund - Board Member
- UPMC Passavant Hospital - Board Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Health Care Law, Pittsburgh (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Health Care Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Corporate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
AV Preeminent Rated Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating System
- John P. "Jerry" Auld Award for Community Service - 2016 - Passavant Hospital Foundation Legacy of Caring Awards
News & Media
Publications
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