How much does it cost to hire Maureen for a insurance case?

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

Does Maureen offer a free consultation?

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

How long do insurance cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

Simple insurance 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. Maureen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

Maureen 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 — Maureen 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 Maureen?

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

Is Maureen accepting new insurance clients right now?

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

Maureen Kowalski, Insurance Attorney in Pittsburgh

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Maureen Kowalski is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Product Liability, and Workers Comp. Maureen has over 36 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 36 years
Known for: Insurance · Product Liability · Workers Comp

Handles Insurance, Product Liability, and Workers Comp matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Maureen Kowalski

Maureen concentrates on insurance, product liability, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maureen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maureen takes insurance 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 Maureen agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maureen 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 Maureen agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maureen takes workers comp 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 Maureen agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Maureen Kowalski — Over 36 years of Pennsylvania insurance experience

Maureen Kowalski is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Product Liability, and Workers Comp. Maureen has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Maureen Kowalski is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. She is Co-Chair of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Group . Ms. Kowalski practices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia concentrating in the area of insurance defense, with a particular emphasis in workers’ compensation.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kowalski served as a Claims Specialist for Reliance Insurance Company, Claims Specialist for Workers’ Compensation, Supervisor for Home Insurance Company, and Claims Specialist for CNA Insurance Company.

Professional Accomplishments

•The Best Lawyers in America since 2006: Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers
•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Speaking Engagements

•“Tough Problems in Workers’ Compensation 2013” (Contributing Author/Co-Presenter); Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE; Pittsburgh, PA, 4/3/2012 seminar, and Mechanicsburg, PA, 4/16/2013 simulcast
•“Fundamentals of Family Law” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 6/16/2011
•“West Virginia: Medicare Compliance and How It Affects all Parties Involved in Litigation” (Co-Presenter), West Virginia CLE, 7/29/2009
•“West Virginia: America’s Newest Marketplace for Workers’ Compensation” (Co-Presenter), 4/1/2008 webinar

Community

•Bethel Park Recreation Swim Team Parents Association (former Board Member)

Press Releases

8/21/2025 Press Releases

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

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

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

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

8/15/2018 Press Releases

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

11/3/2017 Press Releases

Shareholder Maureen Kowalski to Shape Future Leaders as Co-Chair of DMC’s Associates Committee

8/15/2017 Press Releases

Thirty-Seven Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2018

8/15/2016 Press Releases

Thirty-Eight Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2017

8/24/2015 Press Releases

Thirty-Eight Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2016

Maureen's approach to insurance cases

Maureen Kowalski is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. She is Co-Chair of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Group . Ms. Kowalski practices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia concentrating in the area of insurance defense, with a particular emphasis in workers’ compensation. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kowalski served as a Claims…

Clients Maureen works with

Maureen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, product liability, and workers comp matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Maureen Kowalski's legal education and bar admissions

Duquesne University
J.D. · 1990
Duquesne University
B.S. Business · 1977

Jurisdictions

Maureen's state bar admissions

West Virginia Suprem
1996 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1990 · ACTIVE

Maureen studied at J.D. in Duquesne University and B.S. Business in Duquesne University.

Law school and academic background

Maureen completed J.D. in Duquesne University and B.S. Business in Duquesne University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maureen runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Maureen Kowalski's office in Pittsburgh

Maureen'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 Maureen Kowalski — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

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

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Hiring guide

How to hire Maureen Kowalski — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Maureen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen'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; Maureen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Maureen

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Maureen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Maureen Kowalski

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

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by Pennsylvania residents in the last few months, answered by insurance attorneys like Maureen Kowalski. Each link opens the full answer thread.

What happens if my insurance company refuses to negotiate an auto claim in WA?
After my car was rear-ended in Seattle, I filed a claim that was underpaid by my insurance company. They won’t budge on their offer, and I’m not sure how to get them to negotiate.
1 verified answer · Insurance · Washington
What are the limits of liability in my auto policy in KY?
I live in Louisville, and I’m reviewing my auto insurance policy. I want to understand the limits of liability coverage better, especially after hearing about a recent accident nea
1 verified answer · Insurance · Kentucky
Can I be denied insurance coverage after a DUI in CO?
I was recently charged with a DUI in Denver, and I’m concerned about how this will affect my auto insurance coverage. My agent mentioned something about potential denial of coverag
1 verified answer · Insurance · Colorado
Can my homeowners insurance deny my claim for mold damage in OR?
I discovered mold in my home in Portland and filed a claim with my homeowners insurance. They just informed me that mold is specifically excluded from my policy. I thought I had co
1 verified answer · Insurance · Oregon
What should I do if my claim is under investigation by my insurance in TX?
I filed a claim for damages after a fire at my restaurant in Dallas, and my insurance company said my claim is under investigation. It’s been weeks, and I haven’t heard anything. W
1 verified answer · Insurance · Texas
Can I get compensation if my travel insurance denied my claim in HI?
I had to cancel my trip to Hawaii due to a family emergency, and my travel insurance company denied my claim for the flight refund. They said it was not covered under the policy. I
1 verified answer · Insurance · Hawaii

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

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

Maureen Kowalski, Insurance Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Practice areas handled by Maureen Kowalski

Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Product Liability cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Workers Comp cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania