Atty. Christopher T. Lee
Christopher T. Lee is the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote and serves as Vice Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee.
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Christopher T. Lee is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Superior Court of Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania United States Court of App (1991). Educated at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University (J.D., 1991) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. Political, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association •American Bar Association •Claims and Litigation Management. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher T. Lee is the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote and serves as Vice Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee
- Mr. Lee is also Founder and Chair of the Food and Beverage Industry Group
- He concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage liability, commercial law and litigation, cybersecurity, cyber insurance coverage issues, and toxic tort law
- Mr. Lee has substantial experience in complex personal injury and commercial matters
- From national coordinating counsel on foodborne 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 since 2004 •The Best Lawyers in America since 2012: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants •Pennsylvania Bar Association Large Law Firm Committee, appointment in 2019 for 1-year term •Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, elected in 2024 (Board of Directors and Treasurer) •Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2008-2025 •Super Lawyers 2018 “Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh” List •Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition Speaking Engagements Mr. Lee is a frequent lecturer having made presentations on foodborne illness claims, handling large foodborne outbreaks, nutritional labeling, valuing serious cases, discovery practices and procedures, and security issues involving restaurants. •“Foodborne Illnesses” (Speaker), Food and Beverage Industry Podcast, The DMC Report Podcast Series, 12/14/2020 •“The Summer of Cyclospora Outbreaks” (Co-Presenter)
- 2019 Restaurant Risk Management Summit
- Chicago, IL
- 5/22-23/2019 •“Foodborne Illness Outbreak Litigation: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective” (Presenter)
- Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
- University Park, PA
- 10/19/2017 •“Update on the Park Doctrine Prosecutions” (Co-Presenter)
- Food & Beverage Litigation Conference: A Look at Hospitality, Liquor and Food Liability
- New York, NY
- 10/18/2016 •“Cyber Security, Data Breaches and the Rise of the Dark Web” (Co-Presenter)
- ACC Pennsylvania CLE
- 4/5/2016 •“The Industry Impact of Data Breaches and the Importance of Cybersecurity”
- GMA Legal Conference
- Palm Springs, CA
- 2/23-25/2016 •“The Park Doctrine - The Government’s Key to the ‘C’ Suite”
- American Conference Institute’s 7th National Forum on Foodborne Illness Litigation
- San Francisco, CA
- 1/27-28/2016 •“Cyber Security and Data Breaches”
- Youngstown Business Incubator
- 1/13/2015 •“Food Safety from Farm to Fork: Litigation Perspectives”
- ABA Section of Litigation Roundtable - Products Liability Committee
- 12/17/2014 •“Bad Medicine - Infectious Disease Management”
- Chicago, IL
- 10/9/2014 •“Outbreak Nation 2012: Year in Review”
- GMA Litigation Conference
- Miami, FL
- 2/20-21/2013 •“Food Fight: A Closer Look at Emerging Trends in Food Product Litigation”
- DRI Retail and Hospitality Conference
- Chicago, IL
- 5/10-11/2012 •GMA’s Foodborne Illness Litigation Conference
- Washington, D.C
- 4/8/2010 •“Food Protection Seminar - Product Recall: Prepare, Manage and Survive”
- Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association and Pennsylvania Convenience Store Council’s 7th Annual Food Industry Conference
- 6/3/2008 •“Obtaining Medical Records, Public Health Documents, and Other Key Information”
- American Conference Institute
- Scottsdale, AZ
- 2/28/2008 •“Valuing a Serious Foodborne Illness”
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Restaurant Brokers Niche Conference
- Las Vegas, NV
- 10/30/2007 •“Outbreak Jeopardy: Protecting Your Business, Your Brands and Your Rights During an Outbreak”
- Pennsylvania Food Merchant’s Association and Pennsylvania Convenience Store Council’s 6th Annual Food Industry Conference
- Harrisburg, PA
- 5/16/2007 •“Nutritional Labeling: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know”
- DRI’s Food Liability - New Issues, New Strategies Conference
- Chicago, IL
- 11/9/2006 •“Protecting the Claim File”
- 2006 Claims & Litigation Workshop
- Oakbrook, IL
- 8/16/2006 •“How to Value a Serious Foodborne Illness Case: A Study of a Hepatitis Case”
- Continuing Legal Education Seminar
- 4/1/2006 •“The Pennsylvania Discovery Rules”
- McDonald’s Corporation Annual Workshop
- March 2006 •“Outbreak Jeopardy: Protecting Your Business, Your Brands and Your Rights During an Outbreak”
- FPA’s 2006 Food Claims & Litigation Conference
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2/9/2006 Community •Catholic Charities (2024 Hope from Home Co-Chairperson) •Pittsburgh Heart Ball (2018 Executive Leadership Team) •Sheetz Family Christmas Program (Volunteer) •UPMC Mercy Hospital (Board of Directors Vice Chair) •Upper St. Clair Athletic Association (former Board Member and Football Commissioner) •Upper St. Clair for the Greater 19 Youth Football League (Executive Board Member) •Upper St. Clair High School Football Boosters (President) •Upper St. Clair Stadium Capital Fund Committee (2017 Chairman) Articles 6/21/2018 Articles Diacetyl and ‘Popcorn Lung’ Claims - Defending the Food and Flavorings Industries 10/24/2016 Articles Food Handlers and Vaccinations 8/31/2015 Articles Respected Jurist Dismisses Massive Data Breach Class Action CLE 4/25/2019 CLE Events CLE 6/13/2019: The Summer of Cyclospora Outbreaks Multi Media 12/14/2020 Multi Media Dickie McCamey Launches Podcast Series Press Releases 8/21/2025 Press Releases Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients 5/22/2025 Press Releases Dickie McCamey’s 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees from Pennsylvania 8/15/2024 Press Releases Forty-Six Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients 5/17/2024 Press Releases DMC’s 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees from Pennsylvania 11/29/2023 Press Releases Wiley to resign post
- Lee elected Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer 8/17/2023 Press Releases Forty-Four Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients 5/30/2023 Press Releases DMC’s 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees from Pennsylvania 3/30/2023 Press Releases DMC Expansion Continues with Williamsport, Pennsylvania Office 11/11/2022 Press Releases Dickie McCamey Achieves ALLY Certification in Diversity and Inclusion 8/25/2022 Press Releases Forty-Three Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List 8/25/2021 Press Releases 2022 Best Lawyers List includes 44 Attorneys from Dickie McCamey 5/26/2021 Press Releases DMC’s 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees
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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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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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