Steven W. Zoffer, Appellate Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and General · 4.9/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
ShareholderatDickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing appellate in Pittsburgh since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 5 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Steven W. Zoffer is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Steven has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
- Based in
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · General
- Handles Appellate, Business, and General matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Steven W. Zoffer: Steven W. Zoffer is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Steven has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Steven's practice areas in Pittsburgh
Steven concentrates on appellate, business, general, insurance, and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Appellate cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steven takes appellate 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 Steven agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steven 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 Steven agrees to represent you.
General cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steven takes general 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 Steven agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steven 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 Steven agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steven takes internet 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 Steven agrees to represent you.
Biography
Steven W. Zoffer, appellate attorney serving Pittsburgh
Steven W. Zoffer is a shareholder based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and General. Steven has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 5 client reviews. Steven works from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Steven W. Zoffer is a shareholder and the Secretary and Treasurer of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote P.C. His practice focuses on business litigation, including the areas of technology, intellectual property, contracts/collection, general corporate law, higher education law, insurance company law, franchise and appellate practice, and trademark law, with a particular emphasis in commercial litigation.
Mr. Zoffer chairs the firm’s Commercial Law and Litigation Group, Intellectual Property Law Group, Professional Liability Defense Group, and Technology Law Group . He provides litigation and non-litigation legal services to Pittsburgh, regional and national companies, including defending and pursuing lawsuits in the state and federal courts as well as providing various business agreements, employment contracts, consulting services, licensing, security, and joint venture agreements. He also conducts private and court-appointed mediations, which include successfully mediating multimillion-dollar commercial development disputes arising out of the Pittsburgh Southside Works Project.
Professional Accomplishments
•Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2004
•The Best Lawyers in America: 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation - Environmental for Pittsburgh and 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation - Real Estate for Pittsburgh
•The Best Lawyers in America since 2006: Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental, and Litigation - Real Estate
•Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2004, 2008-2010 and 2013-2020
•International Association of Defense Counsel
•America’s Most Honored Professionals Award
•American Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Speaking Engagements
•“Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World” (Moderator/Presenter); Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia CLE; 4/27/2023
•“Commercial Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant” (Moderator/Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 11/14/2019
•“The Legal Issues Making Headlines - Key Developments in Commercial Law and Litigation Updates” (Co-Presenter), DMC Commercial Law and Litigation Group CLE Seminar, 11/20/2014
•“Commercial Litigation: Strategies and Objectives” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 10/17/2013
Publications
•The National Journal of Environmental Regulation; Property and Casualty Insurance Magazine; and Insurance Advocate (Contributing Author)
Community
•Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office - Appellate Division, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1989-1990)
•Harmony Hospice Foundation (Board Member)
•Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office (1990-1991)
•The Pennsylvania State University College of Liberal Arts (Board Member)
•U.S. Attorney General’s Office - Special Prosecutions Division (1988)
•U.S. Department of Justice: Board of Immigration Appeals, Washington D.C. (1989)
Articles
10/9/2025 Articles
Ten Questions: Trademark Law
CLE
10/23/2024 CLE Events
CLE 11/21/2024: The Best Commercial Law CLE Program of the Year
9/24/2019 CLE Events
CLE 11/14/2019: Commercial Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant
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
8/24/2021 Press Releases
Eight Dickie McCamey Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyer of the Year’
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
5/9/2019 Press Releases
DMC’s 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees
8/15/2018 Press Releases
DMC Lawyers Honored as ‘Lawyer of the Year’
8/15/2018 Press Releases
Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019
5/24/2018 Press Releases
DMC’s 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Selectees
How Steven handles appellate matters
Steven W. Zoffer is a shareholder and the Secretary and Treasurer of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote P.C. His practice focuses on business litigation, including the areas of technology, intellectual property, contracts/collection, general corporate law, higher education law, insurance company law, franchise and appellate practice, and trademark law, with a particular emphasis in commercial litigation.…
Who Steven represents
Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and general matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Steven studied and practices
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
J.D. Juris · 1991
The Pennsylvania State University
B.A. Political · 1988
Jurisdictions
Steven's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1992 · ACTIVE
Steven studied at J.D. Juris in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.A. Political in The Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
Steven completed J.D. Juris in Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and B.A. Political in The Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Steven's legal honors and published work
Steven has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Steven's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships •Allegheny County Bar Association •District of Columbia Bar Association •National Association of College and University Attorneys •Pittsburgh Technology Council
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Locations
Steven W. Zoffer's office in Pittsburgh
Steven'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 Steven W. Zoffer — 4.9/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
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How to hire Steven W. Zoffer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Steven
Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Steven W. Zoffer
How much does it cost to hire Steven for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Steven 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 — Steven 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 Steven?
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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new appellate clients right now?
Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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Steven handles appellate matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
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