Jason J. Zivkovic
Shareholder
jzivkovic@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5568
Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402
Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144
Jason J. Zivkovic is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of dental malpractice, insurance defense, and professional malpractice, with a particular emphasis in medical malpractice.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Zivkovic served as an associate at Olszewski & Quinlin, P.C. for five years.
Professional Accomplishments
- Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, elected in 2021
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars 2011
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (2002)
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. (1999)
Representative Matters
- Focusing on the defense of physicians and hospitals, Mr. Zivkovic’s representation spans throughout Western Pennsylvania at all stages of litigation up through and including trial
- Successful defense verdict as lead trial counsel in a claim against oral and maxillofacial surgeon regarding placement of dental implants
- Successful defense verdict as lead trial counsel for police officers and physician of nationally recognized children’s hospital in Pennsylvania state court regarding claims of false imprisonment and excessive force
- Defended personal care home in Pennsylvania state court for claims of wrongful death resulting in a defense verdict
- Served as 2nd chair for claim against hospital nursing staff regarding placement and monitoring of IV lines resulting in defense verdict
- Served as lead trial counsel for claim against hospital for personal injuries in non-jury trial resulting in defense verdict
- Successful defense verdict as lead trial counsel in claim against periodontist regarding placement of dental implants
- Successfully achieved nonsuit at close of plaintiffs’ case in claim against oral and maxillofacial surgeon regarding placement of dental implants
- Served as lead trial counsel for personal injury claims against nationally recognized children’s hospital in Pennsylvania state court resulting in defense verdict
Speaking Engagements
- Mock Trial Presentation, UPMC Emergency Medicine residents, Fall 2014
- Mock Trial Presentation, St. Clair Hospital, May 2011
Admissions and Licenses
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (2002)
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.S. (1999), Criminal Justice