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 20 years. Dave is also a member of the Leech Tishman Management Committee.
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.
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
Experience
Reinsel & Weicht, LLC
Professional Memberships
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA Rules Committee)
Diversity Law Institute
Barrister, Order of Veritas
Advocate, Order of Certus
Trial Law Institute
Professional Accolades
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2021, 2023); Litigation- Insurance (2021, 2023)
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, 2011-2022)
Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine (2008)
Litigation Counsel of America
Senior Fellow
Community Involvement
Allegheny Youth Development (Member, Board of Directors; Former Chairperson)