Duquesne University SBDC Welcomes Houston Harbaugh to Pro Bono & Legal Services Program
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Duquesne University SBDC Welcomes Houston Harbaugh, P.C. to Pro Bono & Legal Services Program

February 17, 2026 by John Higgins
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Duquesne University SBDC Welcomes Houston Harbaugh, P.C. to Pro Bono & Legal Services Program

Pittsburgh, PA - February 2026 - The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce that the Health Care Law Practice at H ouston Harbaugh, P.C. has officially joined our Pro Bono & Legal Services Program, expanding the legal support available to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region.

Through this partnership, all active start-up clients of the Duquesne University SBDC have access to up to ten (10) hours of pro bono legal assistance from participating firms - including many of the largest and most respected law firms in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Following the initial pro bono period, Houston Harbaugh and all participating firms have agreed to negotiate continued services with clients at rates based on the business’s current profit-and-loss (P/L) position, ensuring affordable and fair access to ongoing legal help.

In addition, active clients who are already operating existing businesses may also engage directly with participating firms at a negotiated rate tied to their P/L, making the program valuable not just for startups, but for established companies navigating growth or operational challenges.

“We are thrilled to welcome Houston Harbaugh, P.C. into this initiative,” said Rich Longo, Director of Duquesne University SBDC. “Their expertise and commitment to supporting small businesses will significantly strengthen our regional ecosystem and help entrepreneurs access the legal guidance they need to build strong, sustainable companies.”

The Duquesne University SBDC remains committed to expanding resources and lowering barriers to high-quality professional support for the small businesses that power our regional economy.

For more information about the Pro Bono & Legal Services Program or to become an active SBDC client, please contact us at: https://www.sbdc.duq.edu/.

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at https://www.pasbdc.org/funding-sources/. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 412.396.1633 at least 2 weeks in advance. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

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