Christopher J. Hega

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (2001)
  • Washington & Jefferson College, B.A. (1998)

Christopher J. Hega

Shareholder

chega@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5248


Four Gateway Center
444 Liberty Avenue
Suite 1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1225

Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144

Profile & Honors

Christopher J. Hega is a shareholder at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., where he focuses his practice on complex litigation. His work includes toxic tort matters, with a particular emphasis on asbestos claims. Serving as local counsel, he represents a wide range of companies in lawsuits involving alleged asbestos exposure and has managed all phases of mass tort litigation in thousands of cases across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. His practice also includes defending corporations in federal court, as well as general defense litigation, including admiralty and maritime law.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Hega concentrates on family law matters. He regularly handles collaborative family law cases, divorce, custody disputes, and domestic relations issues, with a particular emphasis on support and child custody matters, equitable distribution, and protection from abuse proceedings.

Mr. Hega also has over 20 years of experience in federal income tax matters and is admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.

Professional Accomplishments

  • Charleroi High School Football Hall of Fame
  • Charleroi High School Leslie Morgan Football Award
  • Charleroi High School Steven A. Stepanian Scholar Athlete Award
  • United States Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award
  • United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (2001)
  • Washington & Jefferson College, B.A. (1998)
Admissions & Licenses

Admissions and Licenses

  • Maryland Bar Admission
  • Pennsylvania Bar Admission
  • West Virginia Bar Admission
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • United States Tax Court
Memberships & Community

Memberships

  • American Bar Association (Tax Section)
  • Washington County Bar Association
Education

Education

  • Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (2001)
  • Washington & Jefferson College, B.A. (1998), cum laude, Political Science; Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society; First Team All-PAC Baseball; 4-year athlete; Presidents’ Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll