Atty. Walter E. Werner III
Walter E. Werner III is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, insurance, litigation and 1 other area of law.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Walter E. Werner III at a Glance
Walter E. Werner III is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cipriani & Werner P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1987). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Member, Sections on: Workers' Compensation Civil Litigation) and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Defense Institute Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Walter E. Werner III
- Walter E. Werner III is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, insurance, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Walter received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Walter practices at Cipriani & Werner P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Walter E. Werner III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter E. Werner III handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Workers Compensation in Pittsburgh
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Walter E. Werner III is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil Litigation in Pittsburgh
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Walter E. Werner III is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance Law in Pittsburgh
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Walter E. Werner III is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Appellate Practice in Pittsburgh
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Walter E. Werner III is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Walter E. Werner 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 Walter E. Werner III's practice in the field of workers comp, litigation, insurance, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Walter E. Werner III brings 44+ 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, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Walter E. Werner III can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, litigation, and insurance, Walter E. Werner 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 Walter E. Werner III 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 Walter E. Werner III Handles in Pittsburgh
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