Atty. David Scotti
Trusted attorney since 1985 $500+ million in construction and design contracts drafted Defense of EPC Contractor against a $300 million delay claim by a major steel producer Sole Construction Attorney for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for 10 years AAA Arbitrator since 1990, Mediator since 1994 American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law – Governing Committee, Past Chairman of the Contracts Documents Division AIA/Master Builder’s Association Joint Committee, over 20 years PA Super Lawyer Graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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About David Scotti at a Glance
David Scotti is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Scotti Law Group PC. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Scotti
- Trusted attorney since 1985
- $500+ million in construction and design contracts drafted
- Defense of EPC Contractor against a $300 million delay claim by a major steel producer
- Sole Construction Attorney for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for 10 years
- AAA Arbitrator since 1990, Mediator since 1994
- American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law – Governing Committee, Past Chairman of the Contracts Documents Division
- AIA/Master Builder’s Association Joint Committee, over 20 years
- PA Super Lawyer
- Graduate of Johns Hopkins University and University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Practice Areas Explained
David Scotti's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Scotti handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
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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Construction Law in Pittsburgh
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Civil Litigation in Pittsburgh
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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 David Scotti
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 David Scotti's practice in the field of business, construction, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, David Scotti 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 David Scotti 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 David Scotti Handles in Pittsburgh
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