Timothy D. Rau

Timothy D. Rau is a Shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of asbestos, civil litigation, general liability, insurance defense, Jones Act, and maritime law, with a particular emphasis in toxic tort law.

Mr. Rau has worked in Philadelphia for the last 25 years as an attorney who has primarily handled the defense of cases filed in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York through all phases of litigation. He has extensive experience handling matters from intake through discovery, expert witness development, trial, and post-trial motions. Matters he has handled include those involving complex allegations related to latent diseases from toxic exposures, product liability claims against manufacturers, wrongful death claims, injuries caused by premises owners, and general negligence claims. A member of The Maritime Law Association of the United States (“MLA”), Mr. Rau has defended claims based on vessel seaworthiness, Jones Act, cargo loss, and property damage. He also routinely sits as an arbitrator and volunteers as a Judge Pro Tem for the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County to assist other attorneys in resolving their cases.

Professional Accomplishments

•The Best Lawyers in America since 2025: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants •Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars 2008

Publications

•“Liability for Replacement Parts in a Post-Tincher World” (Author), The Legal Intelligencer - Products Liability Supplement, 1/26/2016, p. 6

Community

•Ironbridge Charity Group (Board of Directors)

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