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John C. Conti, Business Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Health Care · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

ShareholderatDickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.

Pittsburgh, PA

Practicing business in Pittsburgh since 1978.

48+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
2
Bar admissions

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John C. Conti is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. John has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Pittsburgh, PA
Experience
over 48 years
Known for
Business · General · Health Care
  • Handles Business, General, and Health Care matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About John C. Conti: John C. Conti is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. John has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

John's practice areas in Pittsburgh

John concentrates on business, general, health care, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

John takes business matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

General cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

John takes general matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

John takes health care matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

John takes medical malpractice matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.

Biography

John C. Conti, business attorney serving Pittsburgh

John C. Conti is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Health Care. John has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. John works from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and takes on business matters across the region.

John C. Conti has served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. since 2013. He also chairs the firm’s Executive Committee and Medical Malpractice Defense Group . Mr. Conti is also admitted to practice in California and serves as the Managing Attorney of the firm’s Los Angeles office . He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and recently served as State Chair for Pennsylvania. In September 2025, Mr. Conti was appointed Chair of the Judiciary Committee for the College.

His practice specializes in the representation of hospitals and other health care providers, primarily in connection with the defense of professional negligence suits and related litigation. In over 40 years of practice, he has represented virtually every major health care institution in the region. This representation has included matters in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and California. Mr. Conti has tried over 160 cases to verdict and argued over 25 cases in appellate courts, including nine appeals in recent years before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

In 2005, Mr. Conti was appointed Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he taught a course on expert witnesses until 2014. He has also served as an expert witness in bad faith litigation. He is a licensed airplane pilot, holding multi-engine, instrument, and glider certifications.

Professional Accomplishments

•American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow), inducted in 2014 (Judiciary Committee Chair 2025; Pennsylvania State Chair 2021-2022)
•Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 1993
•The Best Lawyers in America since 2007: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
•Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society (Senior Fellow)
•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2005, 2007-2019 and 2021-2023
•Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law (2005-2014)

Speaking Engagements

•Served on faculty for several judicial CLE programs; subjects included professional negligence, civil jury instructions and appellate law update
•Served on the faculty of approximately 70 seminars for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute; frequent lecturer on all facets of professional negligence and related litigation
•“Cyber Security, Data Breaches and the Rise of the Dark Web” (Co-Presenter), ACC Pennsylvania CLE, 4/5/2016

Publications

•“The Closing Statement for the Defense” (Author), California Litigation, Vol. 30, No. 3, 2017, pp. 26-31
•“The Opening Statement For the Defense” (Author), California Litigation, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2017, pp. 22-27
•Matthew Bender’s Federal Evidence Practice Guide (Board of Editors for 5 years)
•“Trial Objections” (Chapter Author), Litigation, American Bar Association, Fall 1987, p. 16

Articles

4/21/2017 Articles

The Opening Statement for the Defense

8/31/2015 Articles

Respected Jurist Dismisses Massive Data Breach Class Action

Multi Media

9/10/2018 Multi Media

A Message from Our President

Press Releases

8/21/2025 Press Releases

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients

7/23/2025 Press Releases

John Conti appointed chair of ACTL’s Judiciary Committee

8/15/2024 Press Releases

Forty-Six Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

8/17/2023 Press Releases

Forty-Four Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

5/30/2023 Press Releases

DMC’s 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees from Pennsylvania

8/25/2022 Press Releases

Forty-Three Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List

8/25/2021 Press Releases

2022 Best Lawyers List includes 44 Attorneys from Dickie McCamey

5/26/2021 Press Releases

DMC’s 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees

8/19/2020 Press Releases

Forty-Five Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers list

8/15/2019 Press Releases

Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020

5/9/2019 Press Releases

DMC’s 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees

8/15/2018 Press Releases

Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

Working with John on a business matter

John C. Conti has served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. since 2013. He also chairs the firm’s Executive Committee and Medical Malpractice Defense Group . Mr. Conti is also admitted to practice in California and serves as the Managing Attorney of the firm’s Los Angeles office . He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and recently served…

Clients John works with

John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and health care matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Credentials — where John studied and practices

  • Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University

    J.D. · 1978

  • University of Pittsburgh

    B.A. · 1975

Jurisdictions

John's state bar admissions

  • California

    1985 · ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania

    1978 · ACTIVE

John studied at J.D. in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.A. in University of Pittsburgh.

Law school and academic background

John completed J.D. in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.A. in University of Pittsburgh. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

John's legal honors and published work

John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

John's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association •The State Bar of California

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Locations

John C. Conti's office in Pittsburgh

John's primary office is at Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.

Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Client feedback

Client reviews of John C. Conti — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of John. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Pittsburgh.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire John C. Conti — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John

John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about John C. Conti

  • How much does it cost to hire John for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does John offer a free consultation?

    John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can John take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?

    John is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with John?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is John accepting new business clients right now?

    John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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