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David V. Weicht

Partner

David V. Weicht is a Partner with Leech Tishman and Co-Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, where he leads the Appellate Group and the Shareholder/Equity Disputes Group, and also co-leads the Commercial Litigation Group. Dave is based in the Pittsburgh office, where he handles a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters as an experienced litigator and across a wide range of industries for over 30 years. Dave is also a member of the Leech Tishman Management Committee and serves as General Counsel for the Firm.

David’s practice includes representation of both businesses and individuals in disputes involving complex contract issues, corporate ownership, business acquisitions, oil and gas, bankruptcy, estates and trusts, insurance coverage, real estate and civil rights.

In addition to trial experience, David has significant experience in state and federal appellate courts. He has briefed and argued appeals before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.

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Some of David’s recent representative litigations include:

  • Defended selling shareholder against claims for fraud and breach of contract asserted by private equity buyer.
  • Had custodian appointed over two privately held companies to protect interests of minority shareholder.
  • Represented international oil and gas company in dispute with joint venture partner over payment of gathering fees.
  • Defended golf agents in federal district court against claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising out of an alleged oral agreement to share commissions.
  • Defended non-profit personal care facility against claims asserted against it in Lehman Bros. bankruptcy.
  • Argued in Pennsylvania Supreme Court on behalf of judgment holder in garnishment action against national bank.
  • Represented international construction company in federal court act
    ion against subcontractor arising out of letter of intent.
  • Represented minority owner of e-sports team in dispute over alleged forfeiture of ownership units.
  • Represented golf television personality in arbitration defending against claims asserted by former agent.
  • Briefed and argued multiple Third Circuit and Pennsylvania Superior Court appeals.

Academics
J.D., 1992, The University of Pennsylvania Law School
B.A., cum laude, 1989, Georgetown University

Admissions
Pennsylvania
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Professional Memberships
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association
Litigation Counsel of America (Senior Fellow; Diversity Law Institute; Trial Law Institute; Barrister, Order of Veritas;
Advocate, Order of Certus)

Professional Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell

Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating

Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2021-2024); Litigation- Insurance (2021-2024)
Best Lawyers Pennsylvania, Commercial Litigation (2021, 2022); Litigation- Insurance (2021, 2022)
Best Lawyers Pittsburgh, Commercial Litigation (2021, 2022); Litigation- Insurance (2021. 2022)

Super Lawyers

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine (2006, 2007, 2011-2023)
Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine (2008)

Community Involvement
Allegheny Youth Development (Former Member, Board of Directors; Former Chairperson)

Insights

Aug. 17, 2023  |  Firm News

16 Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers in America in National Survey

May. 19, 2023  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Jan. 2, 2023  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Elects Steven R. Chadwick and Irfan M Dinani as New Partners; Firm Announces 2023-2024 Management Committee

Aug. 18, 2022  |  Firm News

16 Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Leech Tishman Joins Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership

Jun. 10, 2022  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Joins Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership as a Downtown Champion Member

PA Superlawyers

May. 25, 2022  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Aug. 23, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

May. 26, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Aug. 20, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Jun. 10, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Partner David V. Weicht Named to Litigation Counsel of America Honorary Trial Orders

Jun. 5, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Mar. 3, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Appoints Chief Operating Officer; Announces New Practice Group Leadership

PITTSBURGH, PA – March 3, 2020 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partner…

May. 22, 2019  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Jun. 8, 2017  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

PITTSBURGH, PA – June 8, 2017 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partners…

Jan. 4, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Named in the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Law Firms Energy Practice List

Leech Tishman has made The Law Firms Energy Practice List in the 12/16/2016 issue of…

May. 26, 2016  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

PITTSBURGH, PA – May 26, 2016 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partners…

May. 28, 2015  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

PITTSBURGH, PA – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partners Sally Griffith Cimini, Heather…

May. 11, 2015  |  Client Alerts

How Businesses Can Protect Themselves from Devastating Data Security Incidents

As businesses become increasingly reliant on electronic systems to store industry and consumer data, the…

Events

Sep. 23, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor Amachi Ride for Social Justice

Sep. 24, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman is the Lead Sponsor of the Seneca Valley High School Golf Team’s Annual Outing

Oct. 12, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor Ben Verney’s Light the Night Executive Challenge for LLS

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Office Location

Pittsburgh

Contact

Email: dweicht@leechtishman.com

Phone: 412.261.1600

Fax: 412.227.5551

Practice Groups

  • Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
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