Chad I. Michaelson
Chad I. Michaelson of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP is a construction attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. View experience and practice areas.
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
About Chad I. Michaelson
Chad I. Michaelson is a Partner at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP and an accomplished trial lawyer with over 26 years of legal experience since earning his Juris Doctor cum laude from Emory University School of Law in 1999. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Allegheny College in 1996, establishing a strong academic foundation that has served him throughout his distinguished legal career.
Chad's practice is primarily focused on the construction industry, where he has developed extensive expertise in construction law, business litigation, alternative dispute resolution, commercial law, and real estate litigation. His comprehensive understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of construction projects allows him to provide strategic counsel to contractors, developers, and industry professionals facing complex disputes and regulatory challenges. Beyond construction law, Chad also represents a wide range of other businesses, bringing his litigation skills and business acumen to diverse commercial matters.
As a member of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP's Management Committee and chair of its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, Chad plays a leadership role in guiding the firm's strategic direction and litigation practice. His leadership extends beyond the firm to the academic realm, where he serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering, teaching construction law and risk management. This dual role allows him to stay current with industry developments while sharing his practical knowledge with the next generation of construction professionals.
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Chad brings comprehensive federal and state court experience to his clients' most challenging legal matters. His professional recognition includes membership in the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, ranking in Chambers & Partners in Construction Law, and selection for inclusion in both Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers in the fields of Business Litigation and Construction Law. Whether handling complex construction disputes, commercial litigation, or providing strategic counsel on business matters, Chad combines over two decades of experience with deep industry knowledge and proven trial advocacy skills to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.