Nancy R. Winschel, Insurance Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Pittsburgh, PA
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Nancy R. Winschel is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
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- Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Insurance · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Nancy R. Winschel: Nancy R. Winschel is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nancy takes on
Nancy concentrates on insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nancy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nancy 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nancy takes personal injury 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nancy 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Nancy R. Winschel — insurance lawyer in Pittsburgh
Nancy R. Winschel is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®.
Rated by ALM as a “Top Rated Lawyer” in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Maintains an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and competency.
Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® every year since 2007 and has been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers’ Pennsylvania Top 50 Women list.
Elected as a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
Elected into the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Member of the CLM.
Designated by one of the world’s largest insurers as authorized to handle Catastrophic and Major Case Unit lawsuits.
Selected for the Construction Rapid Response Team for major insurer.
Chair of the firm's Product Liability Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Education Group.
Working with Nancy on a insurance matter
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. Rated by ALM as a “Top Rated Lawyer” in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Maintains an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and competency. Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® every year since 2007 and has been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers’ Pennsylvania Top 50 Women list.…
Clients Nancy works with
Nancy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and product liability matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Duquesne University
J.D. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Nancy's state bar admissions
West Virginia, The W
ACTIVE
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
Nancy studied at J.D. in Duquesne University.
Law school and academic background
Nancy completed J.D. in Duquesne University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nancy runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Nancy has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation (2026).
Locations
Nancy R. Winschel's office in Pittsburgh
Nancy's primary office is at 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-1225. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Nancy R. Winschel — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nancy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nancy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nancy'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; Nancy 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 Nancy
Nancy 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. Nancy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nancy'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 Nancy R. Winschel
How much does it cost to hire Nancy for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nancy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nancy offer a free consultation?
Nancy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nancy's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Nancy'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. Nancy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nancy take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Nancy 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 — Nancy 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 Nancy?
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. Nancy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nancy accepting new insurance clients right now?
Nancy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Nancy handles insurance matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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