Atty. John C. Conti
Mr. Conti is President and Chief Executive Offier at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. where he specializes in the representation of health care providers, primarily in connection with the defense of professional negligence suits.
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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About John C. Conti at a Glance
John C. Conti is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC. Educated at Duquesne University (—, 1978) and Duquesne University (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John C. Conti
- Mr. Conti is President and Chief Executive Offier at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. where he specializes in the representation of health care providers, primarily in connection with the defense of professional negligence suits
- In over 25 years of practice, Mr. Conti has represented virtually every major health care institution in the region
- This representation has included matters in Ohio and West Virginia
- In the past five years alone, Mr. Conti has received defense verdicts in 19 medical malpractice trials, including death cases involving aortic dissection, myocardial infarction, stroke, and stillbirth
- During his career, Mr. Conti has been a frequent lecturer on virtually all facets of professional negligence and, in the past 15 years, has served on the faculty of approximately 50 seminars for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- As well, he served for six years on the Board of Editors for the Matthew Bender Federal Evidence Practice Guide
- Recently, Mr. Conti was appointed an Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- Mr. Conti is an elected member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and has been named in recent editions of Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and The Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of medical malpractice law and personal injury law
- After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1975, Mr. Conti received his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1978
- He is admitted both in Pennsylvania and California
Practice Areas Explained
John C. Conti's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Conti 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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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 John C. Conti
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 John C. Conti's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, John C. Conti 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 John C. Conti 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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