Justin M. Gottwald

Justin M. Gottwald is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Mr. Gottwald is a member of the firm’s Medical Malpractice Defense Group, Health Law Business Group, Product Liability Group, and Commercial Law and Litigation Group . He regularly lectures on topics in health care law and medical malpractice defense including presentations for various medical societies and health care systems. Mr. Gottwald concentrates his practice in litigation of cases through trial. His focus is in the areas of health care law, with a particular emphasis in medical malpractice defense, and in the representation of colleges and universities and their affiliated professionals. He has acted as lead trial counsel in numerous matters tried to successful defense verdicts.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Gottwald regularly counsels hospital administrators and physicians regarding issues of regulatory compliance and policies and procedures. He has represented an array of hospital and health care providers, ranging from some of the nation’s largest health care institutions to community hospitals, assisting his clients with a variety of legal issues in multiple jurisdictions.

Professional Accomplishments

•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars 2012-2017

Speaking Engagements

•“Medical Malpractice Litigation” (Speaker); Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; June 2022
•“Depositions and Discovery Practices in Allegheny County” (Speaker); American Inns of Court - Hay-Sell Pittsburgh Chapter CLE; 3/24/2022
•“Medical Malpractice Litigation” (Speaker); Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; June 2021

Community

•American Heart Association - Pittsburgh (Board of Directors 2025; Heart Ball Chair 2024; Executive Leadership Team 2022-2023)
•Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Annual Golf Classic (Co-Chair 2020 and 2016-2017; Chair 2018)
•UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation Golf Classic (Co-Chair 2025; Committee Member since 2022)

Press Releases

3/2/2018 Press Releases

Dickie McCamey Has Heart

5/22/2017 Press Releases

Dickie McCamey Applauds Its Super Lawyer and Rising Star Selectees