Top Level Attention and Experience

Heading our 8 lawyer dog bite firm is Attorney Todd W. Elliott, who personally works on every dog bite case.  Plus, Mr. Elliott was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 1997 and has twenty-four (24) years of legal experience handling personal injury cases. 

Dog Bite Litigation Experience

Mr. Elliott has litigated dog-bite related claims since 1998, handling cases at every level: small claims, court of common pleas (state court) and even personal injury cases in federal court.  He has tried dog bite related cases in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Education, Training, and Work for The Courts 

Upon earning his juris doctor degree from Duquesne University, Mr. Elliott served as a judicial law clerk for The Honorable Peter O. Steege, Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Pennsylvania 1997-1998. Thereafter, he worked for litigation law firms, handling complex injury and commercial litigation cases in state and federal court.  He started his own firm in 2008, focusing primarily on helping injured people get the recovery their deserve for dog bite and attack related injuries.  

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Recognized in the Media as Legal Expert

A Solid Group 

Our dog bite attorneys regularly collaborate to find the best way to overcome any obstacle to you getting a significant recovery. Some of our lawyers worked as litigators for top-tier, internationally known firms, handling complex disputes (commercial litigation and medical malpractice); others have worked on the Plaintiff's side, working for firms that advertise on television.

 

Valued and Appreciated by Clients 

Mr. Elliott's clients appreciate the close personal attention he gives to every case.  He strives for two things in every case.  First, he makes every client feel well-informed throughout representation.  Secondly, he uses insight and skill to obtain the highest possible recovery.  Click here to read what actual clients have said.

 

Trial Tested

Mr. Elliott has successfully litigated cases to trial by a jury of 12 throughout Western Pennsylvania. He also handled complex commercial litigation.  He defended Bernard Ebbers in two civil law suits following the Worldcom collapse. Mr. Elliott's areas of practice include: insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury litigation, workers compensation. He also helps modest means clients through the Allegheny County Bar Association referral program. Mr. Elliott lives in Pittsburgh.

 

National Recognition by the New York Times

The New York Times profiled one of Mr. Elliott's cases, quoting his closing argument at length.  

We litigate dog bite and other animal attack disputes throughout Western Pennsylvania: Allegheny (Pittsburgh), Beaver, Butler, Washington, Lawrence, Westmoreland, and Green Counties. Set appointment for free initial meeting.  We look for insurance coverage for dog bites.  Get legal advice and attorney help. We will come to you in Fayette (Uniontown), Johnstown, Cambria County, Greene County, Weirton, Wheeling, Morgantown, Monongahela, Monroeville, South Hills, North Hills, Ross, Monaca, South Side (Pittsburgh), Shadyside (Pittsburgh), North Side (Pittsburgh) Avalon, and Bellevue. We go forward with litigation and be aggressive in convincing the property owner / occupier or insurer the dog bite / animal attack happened as you say. Our cases are not limited to any one breed of dog. Get a free consultation from a Pittsburgh attorney at our firm: each has trial experience and will help you understand your rights.