Pittsburgh, PA July 3, 2023 – Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott announced that Chad I. Michaelson, a partner and member of the firm’s Management Committee, has been elected the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County.
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hristopher P. Smith, Jr., Managing Partner, said “Meyer, Unkovic & Scott’s Litigation Department has a rich history of being part of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, and we are thrilled that they have welcomed Chad as a new member. Chad is known for his finely crafted trial preparation, exceptional advocacy, and unwavering professionalism, making him a valuable addition to the Academy. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team.”
The election of a lawyer into the Academy is one of the highest honors for a litigator practicing in Allegheny County. Invites are extended only to trial lawyers demonstrating profound excellence and professionalism in their practice. Founded in 1959, the Academy promotes the highest standards of integrity, civility, and competence in the legal profession. Members of the Academy represent the most exceptional trial lawyers in Allegheny County.
Chad handles complex disputes that often involve highly technical subject matter. He has litigated difficult construction claims on both public and private construction projects and obtained several multi-million dollar verdicts and awards for his clients. He has experience with real property and land use cases, interpretation and enforcement of building codes, insurance matters, closely-held corporate governance disputes, the defense of tort claims and a diverse mix of breach of contract cases.
Chad chairs the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 1999 and his B.A. in Political Science and History from West Virginia University in 1996.