Chad is an experienced trial lawyer and a trusted advisor to companies seeking to avoid or resolve business disputes. He works primarily in the construction industry but has represented clients large and small in many other businesses as well. He adds value by providing thoughtful, practical advice focused on achieving best outcomes in complex situations.
His work has garnered recognition by many independent organizations. He holds an “AV Preeminent” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell; is ranked by Chambers & Partners in Construction Law; has been selected repeatedly for inclusion in “Best Lawyers in America” and “Super Lawyers” in the fields of Business Litigation and Construction Law; has been selected as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America; and in 2023 was elected a member of the prestigious Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County.
Chad is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and the chair of its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. He provides pro bono representation to low-income tenants in housing matters and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, teaching construction law and risk management. A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Chad currently resides in Mt. Lebanon and most enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.