Atty. Scott David Cessar
Scott David Cessar is a lawyer practicing alternate dispute resolution, construction, arbitration and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Alternate Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Scott David Cessar at a Glance
Scott David Cessar is a Member-In-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office, Board of Directors, Chair of the Construction and Alterna based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania All Pennsylvania state and West Virginia state courts U.S. District Courts for the West (1987), West Virginia (2008), and Indiana (2010). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D. Member, 1987) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott David Cessar
- Scott David Cessar is a lawyer practicing alternate dispute resolution, construction, arbitration and 2 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Scott practices at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Scott David Cessar's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott David Cessar 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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Civil Litigation in Pittsburgh
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Pittsburgh
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Scott David Cessar is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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 Scott David Cessar
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 Scott David Cessar's practice in the field of business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott David Cessar brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania All Pennsylvania state and West Virginia state courts U.S. District Courts for the West, West Virginia, and Indiana, Scott David Cessar can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and adr, Scott David Cessar 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 Scott David Cessar 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 Scott David Cessar Handles in Pittsburgh
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