Atty. Christopher D. Stofko
Christopher D. Stofko is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Insurance Law And Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 28+ Years Experience
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About Christopher D. Stofko at a Glance
Christopher D. Stofko is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1998) and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Supreme Court of Pennsylvania United States (2004). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Washington & Jefferson College (B.A. Economics, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association •Defense Research Institute •Pennsylvania Bar Associations •Product Liability Advisory Council. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher D. Stofko
- Christopher D. Stofko is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee
- He is Chair of the Outside General Counsel Services Group and Co-Chair of the Toxic Tort Group
- For nearly 20 years, Mr. Stofko has concentrated his practice in the areas of toxic tort, medical malpractice, insurance defense, commercial litigation, product liability law, and outside general counsel services
- He represents clients nationally in complex toxic tort/product liability lawsuits and has litigated such cases in both federal and state courts
- He also has extensive experience in federal court multi-district litigation (MDL)
- Mr. Stofko has spent most of his career defending companies against personal injury claims often involving life-threatening diseases, including many cancers, and through his representation he has utilized his keen understanding of carcinogenicity, occupational medicine, toxicology, epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and warnings
- While he has experience in a variety of toxic tort areas, Mr. Stofko has particular expertise in claims related to: •Benzene •Solvents •Fuels •Paints and Coatings •Lead •Coal Tar •Asbestos •PFAS/PFOA •Consumer product exposures Mr. Stofko also represents several clients in commercial disputes in both federal and state courts
- He utilizes his deep breadth of experience to manage and coordinate several of his clients’ national litigation, including the development and implementation of litigation strategies
- He also brings to each case an in-depth understanding of his clients’ businesses, the relevant science and applicable law which foster the most effective strategy for successfully defending his clients
- His cases have brought him to courts in nearly every state
- Professional Accomplishments •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2013 •Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) Speaking Engagements •“Outside General Counsel Services” (Co-Speaker), Outside General Counsel Services Podcast, The DMC Report Podcast Series, 8/1/2024 Community •American Heart Association (Cranberry Township Heart Walk Coordinator) •St
- Kilian Parish School Athletic Association (President) Press Releases 6/26/2017 Press Releases Christopher Stofko recently obtained a defense verdict for a petrochemical client in a jury trial 9/21/2016 Press Releases New Executive Committee Member Announced Multi Media 8/1/2024 Multi Media Outside General Counsel Services
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher D. Stofko's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher D. Stofko handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Medical Malpractice in Pittsburgh
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Pittsburgh
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Insurance Law in Pittsburgh
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Christopher D. Stofko
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher D. Stofko's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher D. Stofko brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia Supreme Court of Pennsylvania United States , Christopher D. Stofko can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and business, Christopher D. Stofko can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Christopher D. Stofko attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher D. Stofko Handles in Pittsburgh
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