Atty. Christopher T. Lee

Atty. Christopher T. Lee

Christopher T. Lee is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., Founder and Chair of the Food and Beverage Industry Group , and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

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About Christopher T. Lee at a glance

Christopher T. Lee is a personal injury attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC. Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Christopher T. Lee is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., Founder and Chair of the Food and Beverage Industry Group, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage liability, commercial law and litigation, and toxic tort law.

Mr. Lee has substantial experience in complex personal injury and commercial matters. From national coordinating counsel on food-borne illness outbreaks to class actions, commercial cases and data breach cases, he is recognized nationally as counsel in significant matters.

Professional Accomplishments:

  • “Attorney of the Year” by international quick-service restaurant chain, Sept. 2004
  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® every year since 2008
  • Super Lawyers® – Corporate Counsel Edition
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants since 2012

    Representative Matters:

    • Green onion Hepatitis A outbreak (600 ill, including 4 deaths), Pennsylvania
    • Tomato Salmonella outbreak (500 ill), National Coordinating Counsel, Pennsylvania
    • Peanut butter Salmonella outbreak, Pennsylvania
    • Frozen hamburger E. coli outbreak (40 ill), National Coordinating Counsel, New Jersey
    • Quick-service restaurant Hepatitis A outbreak (40 ill), Coordinating Counsel, Illinois
    • Egg Salmonella outbreak (in excess of 1,900 ill) – largest egg Salmonella outbreak in history, National Coordinating Counsel, Iowa
    • Quick-service Hepatitis A class action (shot class action), Alabama
    • Quick-service Salmonella outbreak (10 ill), Illinois
    • MRSA outbreak at Temple, New York
    • Food supplement, National Coordinating Counsel
    • Data breach regarding health care system records, Pennsylvania
    • National quick-service restaurant shooting spree (5 shot, 3 killed)

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher T. Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher T. Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher T. Lee

Where is Christopher T. Lee's law office located?
Christopher T. Lee's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher T. Lee handle?
Christopher T. Lee focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Christopher T. Lee go to law school?
Christopher T. Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Christopher T. Lee for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher T. Lee received?
Christopher T. Lee's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law; Best Lawyers in America — Food and Beverage Law; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — FDA Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Food and Beverage Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026

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