Michael P. Flynn
Shareholder
mflynn@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5419
Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402
Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144
Michael P. Flynn is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves as Vice Chair of the firm’s Commercial Law and Litigation Group. Mr. Flynn represents an array of business entities, ranging from multi-billion dollar international corporations to regional organizations including closely-held companies, partnerships and limited liability companies in the areas of commercial business and corporate litigation, construction litigation, intellectual property and trade secret litigation, real estate litigation, employment litigation, and outside general counsel services. He has litigated commercial and civil litigation in every level of state and federal court in Pennsylvania, as well as numerous other state courts, federal district courts, and federal appellate courts.
In addition, Mr. Flynn serves as outside general counsel and provides strategic transaction-related counseling for a number of organizations and closely-held companies. He routinely drafts and negotiates various commercial agreements, including but not limited to data services agreements, technology transfer and licensing agreements, employment agreements, commercial and construction terms and conditions, real estate development and purchase/sale agreements, non-disclosure and non-competition agreements, and professional service agreements.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Flynn completed an internship with the Honorable David S. Cercone of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Professional Accomplishments
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars 2013–2021
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (2007)
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A. (2004)
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Representative Matters
- Obtained summary judgment representing a communications company as plaintiff in an asset purchase agreement dispute before the U.S.D.C. for Southern District of New York
- Represented both individual and employers in breach of non-compete/trade secret disputes leading to a favorable resolution and settlement
- Obtained summary judgment representing township solicitor in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 retaliation claim, with judgment affirmed by Third Circuit
- In Texas state court action, obtained summary judgment involving high-exposure product liability lawsuit arising out of an allegedly defectively-designed and manufactured roofing system installed on medical center
- Defense verdict obtained for non-profit education company through jury trial in a wrongful death action
- Obtained summary judgment representing a university in a wrongful death matter
- Obtained summary judgment representing a university in on-campus shooting incident
- In Colorado state court, obtained summary judgment representing a national manufacturer in a product liability matter arising from a wildfire
- Defense verdict obtained on behalf of energy services company in suit by vendor arising out of fraudulently executed master services agreement
Speaking Engagements
- “The Legal Issues Making Headlines – Key Developments in Commercial Law and Litigation Updates” (Co-Speaker), DMC Commercial Law and Litigation Group CLE Seminar, 11/20/2014
- “Commercial Litigation: Strategies and Objectives” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 10/17/2013
- “Government Compliance Issues, Domestic and Abroad” (Co-Speaker), DMC Commercial Law and Litigation Group CLE Program, 10/26/2010
- “Forum/Venue for Emergency Proceedings” (Co-Speaker), DMC Commercial Law and Litigation Group CLE Program, 10/6/2009
- “Priming the Privilege: The Attorney-Client Privilege” (Co-Speaker), DMC Commercial Law and Litigation Group CLE Program, 9/23/2008
Publications
- “Legal Malpractice Statutes of Limitation: Overview and Pennsylvania Case Study,” International Association of Defense Counsel Journal, 10/18/2010
Admissions and Licenses
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
Community
- Mt. Lebanon Youth Soccer Association (Volunteer Coach)
- Pittsburgh Pro Bono Child Custody Guardian Project
Education
- Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (2007), cum laude; student lawyer for Duquesne’s Securities Arbitration Practicum
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A. (2004), with honors, Finance, minor in Business Law