About Christopher J. Watson

Profile & Honors

Christopher J. Watson is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in health care law, medical malpractice defense, appellate practice, cyber insurance coverage, cybersecurity, insurance defense, and technology.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Watson served as a law clerk for a judge on the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Additionally, he practiced real property law for a local boutique law firm before joining a Pittsburgh firm practicing commercial and general civil litigation. Mr. Watson has also counseled financial institutions, public utilities, and other commercial entities in commercial office and retail space leasing, title disputes, land use and zoning issues, as well as in eminent domain issues.

Community

•Serves as court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in multiple custody disputes (2012-present)
•Allegheny County “Save Your Home” Mortgage Foreclosure Conciliation Program (Pro Bono Volunteer 2009-2012)

Presentations & Publications

Speaking Engagements

•“How Social Media Impacts a Civil Law Suit” (Co-Presenter), American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants - Pittsburgh Chapter Bi-Annual Conference, 11/2/2013

Articles

6/16/2017 Articles

An Increase in Ransomware Attacks - Are You Prepared for the Inevitable?

Press Releases

1/1/2018 Press Releases

Ten New Shareholders Announced by Dickie McCamey

5/7/2015 Press Releases

2015 Pro Bono Award Winner Announced

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 4
    • Appellate
    • Insurance Law and Litigation
    • Medical Malpractice Defense
    • Technology Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Through dispositive motions, obtained dismissal on behalf of hospitals, construction contractors,
    property owners/occupiers in general civil liability
    professional liability cases
    Successfully briefed
    argued appeals before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, Pennsylvania
    United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •Allegheny County Bar Association (Environment & Energy Law Section, Real Property Section, and Young Lawyers Division)
    •Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance
    •Defense Research Institute
    •Pennsylvania Bar Association
    •Westmoreland Bar Association (Young Lawyers Committee)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    magna cum laude

    Duquesne Law Review
    Executive Recent Decisions Editor
    Other Education
    Duquesne University
    Class of 2005
    B.S.B.A.
    cum laude, Economics

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Christopher J. Watson was admitted in 2008 to the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Christopher J. Watson is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Christopher J. Watson attended Duquesne Law Review and Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. was established in 1906.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    Christopher J. Watson is listed in the Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, General Practice, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Law, Toxic Torts and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.