Michael S. Faber, Health Care Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation · 4.2/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews
ShareholderatDickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing health care in Pittsburgh since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 4.2 ★
- 6 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Michael S. Faber is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Michael has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Michael S. Faber: Michael S. Faber is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Michael has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on health care, insurance, litigation, medical malpractice, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Health Care cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Michael 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 Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael S. Faber — health care lawyer in Pittsburgh
Michael S. Faber is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Michael has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.
Michael S. Faber is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., and a member of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Group . He concentrates his practice in representing employers and their insurance carriers in workers’ compensation cases and has litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation claims at the trial and appellate levels. In addition to litigating workers’ compensation claims, Mr. Faber counsels on methods to control, manage, and avoid such claims.
Mr. Faber also represents employers and workers’ compensation insurance carriers in the context of civil claims, protecting their right to subrogation under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Additionally, he practices law in the state of West Virginia, where he also focuses his practice in representing employers and their insurance carriers in workers’ compensation cases. Besides his expertise in workers’ compensation, Mr. Faber has extensive experience in handling complex civil claims, including medical malpractice and nursing home negligence cases
Professional Accomplishments
•The Best Lawyers in America since 2010: Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers
•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars 2007-2008 and 2010-2015
Speaking Engagements
•Frequent speaker on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation issues at conferences, lunch and learns, and continuing legal education seminars.
Publications
•“Compromise Settlements Under State Workers’ Compensation Acts: Law, Policy, Practice, and Ten Years of the Pennsylvania Experience” (Authored by Judge Torrey - co-author of the treatise for workers’ compensation law in Pennsylvania), Widener Law Review (2007), Mr. Faber cited as reference on interplay between Medicare Set Asides and workers’ compensation settlements
Articles
7/25/2018 Articles
Pennsylvania Develops New Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Workers’ Compensation
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
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
9/15/2014 Press Releases
Thirty-Eight Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2015
Working with Michael on a health care matter
Michael S. Faber is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., and a member of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Group . He concentrates his practice in representing employers and their insurance carriers in workers’ compensation cases and has litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation claims at the trial and appellate levels. In addition to litigating workers’ compensation claims, Mr.…
Clients Michael works with
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and litigation matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
J.D. · 2000
The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Psychology · 1997
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
West Virginia Suprem
2009 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
2000 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.S. Psychology in The Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.S. Psychology in The Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section - former two-term Section Chair) •Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance •Pennsylvania Bar Association
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Locations
Michael S. Faber's office in Pittsburgh
Michael'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.
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Client reviews of Michael S. Faber — 4.2/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Michael. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Pittsburgh.
4.2
6 client reviews
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How to hire Michael S. Faber — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael S. Faber
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple health care 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Michael 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 — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new health care clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Michael handles health care matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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