Atty. Scott David Cessar

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.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott David Cessar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Scott David Cessar is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Scott David Cessar

Where is Scott David Cessar's law office located?
Scott David Cessar's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott David Cessar handle?
Scott David Cessar focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Scott David Cessar practiced law?
Scott David Cessar has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Scott David Cessar go to law school?
Scott David Cessar earned their education at (J.D. Member, 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Scott David Cessar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott David Cessar received?
Scott David Cessar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Member
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania All Pennsylvania state and West Virginia state courts U.S. District Courts for the West
Admitted: 1987
West Virginia
Admitted: 2008
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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