Atty. Frederick W. Bode III
Frederick W. Bode, III is a shareholder/director of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s governing Executive Committee.
Commercial Law And Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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About Frederick W. Bode III at a Glance
Frederick W. Bode III is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, product liability, litigation, and health care. Educated at The University of Akron J.D. 1980 Bracton's Inn (—) and Grove City College (B.A. Economics, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association •Defense Research Institute (Product Liability Committee) •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •Pittsburgh Technology Council •Product Liability Advisory Council. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick W. Bode III
- Frederick W. Bode, III is a shareholder/director of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s governing Executive Committee
- He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, product liability, health care litigation, technology matters, and trademark law
- For the past 15 years, Mr. Bode has been National Trial Counsel for two companies and has tried cases to verdict in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States
- In addition, he has counseled clients on issues such as discovery, product development, manufacturing process safety, appropriate language to include in product user manuals, and has advised clients on pragmatic options to consider before moving forward with litigation
- Professional Accomplishments •Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County •American Board of Trial Advocates •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2000 •The Best Lawyers in America since 2007: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants •International Association of Defense Counsel •Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society (Senior Fellow) •Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2005 and 2009-2019 Speaking Engagements •“A Post-COVID Update on Third Circuit Practice” (Co-Presenter)
- Pennsylvania CLE
- 11/1/2023 •“Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World” (Co-Presenter)
- Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia CLE
- 4/27/2023 •“Product Liability Law Update” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania and West Virginia CLE, 2/16/2023 •“Discretion in the Appellate Courts”/State Court (Moderator)
- ATLAC Appellate Law Seminar
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 11/9/2022 •“Appellate Practice in a COVID and Post-Pandemic World”/Third Circuit (Moderator)
- ATLAC Appellate Law Seminar
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 11/16/2021 •“Commercial Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 11/14/2019 •National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Faculty), 2014-2016 •2014 Annual Fall Conference (Presenter)
- Product Liability Advisory Council
- Chicago, Illinois
- 10/15-17/2014 •“Preparing for Product Liability Litigation” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 10/9/2014 •“Commercial Litigation: Strategies and Objectives” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 10/17/2013 •Lecturer on commercial law and health care topics for over 10 years Publications •Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Civil Practice Manual (Chapter Author), 10th Edition •“Understanding the Field of Medical Malpractice Defense” (Chapter Co-Author), Defending Medical Malpractice Claims: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Medical Malpractice Developments and Mounting a Successful Defense (Inside the Minds), p. 75, Aspatore, 2012 CLE 10/23/2024 CLE Events CLE 11/21/2024: The Best Commercial Law CLE Program of the Year 3/1/2023 CLE Events CLE 4/27/2023: Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World 9/24/2019 CLE Events CLE 11/14/2019: Commercial Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant Press Releases 8/21/2025 Press Releases Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients 8/15/2024 Press Releases Forty-Six Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients 8/17/2023 Press Releases Forty-Four Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients 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 8/19/2020 Press Releases Forty-Five Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers list 8/15/2019 Press Releases Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 5/9/2019 Press Releases DMC’s 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees 8/15/2018 Press Releases Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 5/24/2018 Press Releases DMC’s 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees 8/15/2017 Press Releases Thirty-Seven Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2018 5/22/2017 Press Releases Dickie McCamey Applauds Its Super Lawyer and Rising Star Selectees
Practice Areas Explained
Frederick W. Bode III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick W. Bode III 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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Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Frederick W. Bode III is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Pittsburgh
Frederick W. Bode III is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil Litigation in Pittsburgh
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Frederick W. Bode III is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Health Care Law in Pittsburgh
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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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Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Frederick W. Bode III
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 Frederick W. Bode III's practice in the field of medical malpractice, business, product liability, litigation, and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, business, and product liability, Frederick W. Bode III 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 Frederick W. Bode III attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Frederick W. Bode III Handles in Pittsburgh
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