Christopher A. Lovato

Practice Focus

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. (2008)
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. (2005)

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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

Profile & Honors

Christopher A. Lovato is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and a member of the firm’s Commercial Law and Litigation Group, Real Estate Group, and Municipal Law Group. He represents a variety of business entities and municipalities and assists his clients with contractual and litigation issues.

Mr. Lovato is also a member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee where he serves as Co-Chair of the Protection From Abuse Act project.

Professional Accomplishments

  • David B. Fawcett Pro Bono Award – 2nd Annual Recipient (awarded based upon a combination of hours dedicated to pro bono work and the results obtained in performing that work)

Practice Focus

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. (2008)
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. (2005)

Related Links

Representative Matters

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
Presentations & Publications

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 & Licenses

Admissions and Licenses

  • Pennsylvania Bar Admission
  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships & Community

Memberships

  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council
Education

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