
Christopher A. Lovato
Shareholder
clovato@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5597
Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402
Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. (2008)
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. (2005)
Related Links
Representative Matters
- Defense verdict in favor of client at trial against claims that it was using an easement beyond its intended scope
- Successful summary judgment representing a university against claim that it failed to prevent a third-party criminal incident
- Successful dispositive motion representing an attorney in a malpractice action
- Successful representation of clients at assessment appeal hearings, which resulted in significant tax reductions
Speaking Engagements
- “A Supreme Court Decision that will Change the Way You Condemn Properties” (Co-Presenter); Allegheny County & Western PA Association of Township Commissioners; Joint Fall Conference; Erie, Pennsylvania; 10/5/2019
- “Commercial Litigation: Strategies and Objectives” (Co-Presenter); Pennsylvania CLE; 10/17/2013
- “Game Changing Issues in Commercial Litigation” (Co-Presenter); Pennsylvania CLE; 10/18/2012
- Fall Conference of Townships, Boroughs, and Authorities; 2012
- “Commercial Litigation: Current Legal Issues in the News” (Co-Presenter); Pennsylvania CLE; 2011
- “Commercial Litigation: Addressing the Current Legal Issues in the News” (Co-Presenter); Pennsylvania CLE; 2010
Publications
- “Recent Superior Court Decision Places Lien Priority Granted to Open-End Mortgages at Risk” (Co-Author), DevelopingPittsburgh, Fall 2012
Admissions and Licenses
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pittsburgh Technology Council
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. (2008), cum laude; Duquesne Law Review (Associate Comment Editor)
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. (2005), Economics