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

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

Does Maria offer a free consultation?

Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Maria'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. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Maria take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?

Maria 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 — Maria 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 Maria?

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. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Maria accepting new business clients right now?

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

Maria V. Hanley, Business Attorney in Pittsburgh

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Maria V. Hanley is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Business, Education, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C..

Based in: Pittsburgh, PA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Education · Litigation

Handles Business, Education, and Litigation matters from Pittsburgh, PA.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Maria V. Hanley

Maria concentrates on business, education, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.

Education cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maria takes education 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 Maria agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maria takes litigation 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 Maria agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maria takes product liability 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 Maria agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Maria V. Hanley — Attorney of Pennsylvania business experience

Maria V. Hanley is an associate based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Business, Education, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C..

Maria V. Hanley is an associate of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. She concentrates her practice in the area of civil litigation, with a particular emphasis in railroad litigation, commercial litigation, and school district defense, in state and federal courts.

As a member of the firm’s Railroad Law, Litigation and Regulatory Counsel Group, Ms. Hanley regularly represents Class I and Short Line railroads in Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and state tort claim litigation. Additionally, Ms. Hanley is a member of the firm’s Commercial Law and Litigation Group . In her commercial litigation practice, she focuses on business torts and contractual disputes. Ms. Hanley also handles matters in the area of school district defense as part of the Education Law Group, where she regularly represents school districts in civil rights, employment, special education, and tort litigation.

Prior to joining the firm as a lawyer, Ms. Hanley worked as a law clerk and summer associate at Dickie McCamey. While in law school, she was a teaching assistant in the Legal Research and Writing Department at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.

Ms. Hanley is an active member of the firm’s Associates Committee, Compliance Committee, and Employment Committee.

Ms. Hanley has been trained by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

Professional Accomplishments

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2025: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law
•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars 2025

Community

•Neighborhood Legal Services (Protection From Abuse Project)
•Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership Best Interests Attorney Project

Speaking Engagements

•“Navigating and Understanding Pennsylvania Courts and Judicial Elections” (Presenter); Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts; Pittsburgh, PA; 9/12/2023
•“Social Media and Intellectual Property: Practical and Legal Considerations” (Co-Presenter); Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World - Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia CLE; Pittsburgh, PA; 4/27/2023
•“There’s No Place Like Home: Mallory v. Norfolk Southern and the Exercise of General Jurisdiction” (Presenter); National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Annual Conference; Chicago, IL; 7/26/2022

Articles

5/23/2023 Articles

Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.’s Impact on Tort Litigation

CLE

10/23/2024 CLE Events

CLE 11/21/2024: The Best Commercial Law CLE Program of the Year

3/1/2023 CLE Events

CLE 4/27/2023: Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World

Press Releases

8/21/2025 Press Releases

Fifteen Dickie McCamey Lawyers Named to 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

5/22/2025 Press Releases

Dickie McCamey’s 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees from Pennsylvania

9/30/2022 Press Releases

DMC Obtains Defense Verdict in Concussion Case

Maria's approach to business cases

Maria V. Hanley is an associate of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. She concentrates her practice in the area of civil litigation, with a particular emphasis in railroad litigation, commercial litigation, and school district defense, in state and federal courts. As a member of the firm’s Railroad Law, Litigation and Regulatory Counsel Group, Ms. Hanley regularly represents Class I and Short Line…

The kind of cases Maria takes

Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, education, and litigation matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Maria V. Hanley's legal education and bar admissions

Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
J.D. · 2020
recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Civil Procedure and Drafting and Law and Neuroscience Appellate Moot Court Board Vice President Outstanding Oral Advocate Award Legal Res
B.S. · 2017

Maria studied at J.D. in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.S. in recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Civil Procedure and Drafting and Law and Neuroscience Appellate Moot Court Board Vice President Outstanding Oral Advocate Award Legal Res.

Law school and academic background

Maria completed J.D. in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.S. in recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Civil Procedure and Drafting and Law and Neuroscience Appellate Moot Court Board Vice President Outstanding Oral Advocate Award Legal Res. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Maria V. Hanley's office in Pittsburgh

Maria'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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Hiring guide

How to hire Maria V. Hanley — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria'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; Maria 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 Maria

Maria 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. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Maria'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 Maria V. Hanley

How much does it cost to hire Maria for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maria offer a free consultation?
Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Maria'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. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maria take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Maria 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 — Maria 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 Maria?
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. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maria accepting new business clients right now?
Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

Maria handles business matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.