Atty. John W. McTiernan

Atty. John W. McTiernan

John W. McTiernan is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and 4 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (412) 844-4173 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John W. McTiernan at a glance

John W. McTiernan is a car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and slip & fall attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (1978), and U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (J.D., 1978) and St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. McTiernan is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John W. McTiernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. McTiernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John W. McTiernan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John W. McTiernan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

John W. McTiernan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John W. McTiernan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John W. McTiernan is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 John W. McTiernan

Where is John W. McTiernan's law office located?
John W. McTiernan's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. McTiernan handle?
John W. McTiernan focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John W. McTiernan practiced law?
John W. McTiernan has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John W. McTiernan go to law school?
John W. McTiernan earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John W. McTiernan for a consultation?
You can contact John W. McTiernan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John W. McTiernan received?
John W. McTiernan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 1978
B.A.
St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989

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