Atty. William D. Clifford

Atty. William D. Clifford

William D. Clifford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction.

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Profile Summary

About William D. Clifford at a glance

William D. Clifford is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC. Educated at Duquesne University (Jd, 1981) and Bucknell University (—, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William D. Clifford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction
  • William D., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2006
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Clifford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Clifford 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.

William D. Clifford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Construction Law

William D. Clifford is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

William D. Clifford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 William D. Clifford

Where is William D. Clifford's law office located?
William D. Clifford's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Clifford handle?
William D. Clifford focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did William D. Clifford go to law school?
William D. Clifford earned their education at (Jd, 1981); (—, 1978).
How can I contact William D. Clifford for a consultation?
You can contact William D. Clifford 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 William D. Clifford received?
William D. Clifford's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Construction.

Education

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Duquesne University
- 1981
Bucknell University
- 1978

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Pittsburgh)
- 2016

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