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Robert John Kost is a seasoned attorney based in Pittsburgh, PA, with over 20 years of extensive experience in General Practice, Personal Injury, and Real Estate law. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Federal District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Robert serves as the President and lead attorney at General Counsel Online. His unique perspective comes from his extensive background in both corporate law and the attorney-client relationship, allowing him to provide tailored legal solutions that help businesses achieve their goals ethically and efficiently. Throughout his career, Robert has held significant roles, including serving as General Counsel for US Interactive, a public company he co-founded, where he managed complex mergers, intellectual property matters, and high-stakes contract negotiations with Fortune 100 companies like American Airlines and American Express. His pioneering work in technology law includes authoring the first online agreements and filing a landmark patent that remains highly cited in the software industry. Robert earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Hampshire Law School, complemented by a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Bowling Green University and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Kalamazoo College. He is an active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, particularly in its Technology and E-Discovery Committee, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. A former Olympian candidate in diving, Robert balances his professional life with his role as a dedicated father of two.

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