Scott D. Clements
Shareholder
sclements@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5484
Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402
Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144
Scott D. Clements is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation. Mr. Clements serves as Co-Chair of the Railroad Law, Litigation and Regulatory Counsel Group, and he is also a member of the firm’s Transportation Law Group, Toxic Tort Group, and Insurance Law and Litigation Group.
Mr. Clements has extensive civil trial experience representing railroad companies in Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and state tort claim litigation, as well as manufacturers and premises owners in the defense of asbestos claims. His practice also includes representation of motor carrier transportation companies in personal injury actions and regulatory matters, and various clients in the areas of product liability, premises liability, administrative law, landlord-tenant law, commercial litigation, and general insurance defense litigation.
Professional Accomplishments
- The Best Lawyers in America®: 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Railroad Law for Pittsburgh
- The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019: Railroad Law
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® 2012–2024
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars 2005–2007
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
Education
- University of Notre Dame, J.D. (1996)
- Colgate University, B.A. (1992)
Related Links
Speaking Engagements
- Ethics Presentation — “The Not-So-Nifty Lions: A Case Study Regarding Competence, Conflicts, and Confidentiality” (Presenter), National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel’s 69th Annual Meeting; Boulder, Colorado; 7/26/2023
- “Transportation Law Update” (Co-Presenter); Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE; Philadelphia, PA, 4/25/2016 webcast, and Pittsburgh, PA, 4/6/2016 seminar
Admissions and Licenses
- New York Bar Admission
- Ohio Bar Admission
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- West Virginia Bar Admission
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
Memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Traffic Club of Pittsburgh
- Transportation Lawyers Association
Education
- University of Notre Dame, J.D. (1996)
- Colgate University, B.A. (1992), with honors, Geography