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Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

To build this evidence-based 2026 list of Pittsburgh malpractice lawyers, we weighed each firm's practice focus and published results against client reviews and professional standing.

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5 lawyers and firms

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The short answer

Because it has a long operating history and strong client feedback, Monge & Associates leads this list. The injury behind its published result, though, involved a delivery driver rather than malpractice. Before calling, ask whether the firm has handled a medical injury like yours and who would review your records. For the filing deadline and certificate-of-merit requirement, see the Pennsylvania law guide.

At a glance

  1. 1Monge & AssociatesFree consultation4.9 out of 5
  2. 2Sandra Neuman Law, LLCFree consultation5.0 out of 5
  3. 3Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C.Free consultation4.4 out of 5
  4. 4Lupetin & Unatin, LLCFree consultation4.7 out of 5
  5. 5Tetlow LawFree consultation5.0 out of 5

Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Pittsburgh

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  2. Monge & Associates logo1

    Monge & Associates

    4.9220 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 220 reviews

    Best for: Families prioritizing clear communication

    Founded in 1993, Monge & Associates has been operating for a long time. Clients repeatedly mention prompt replies and understandable explanations in its 220 Google reviews, which carry a 4.9 rating. At its Pittsburgh office, founding attorney Scott Monge's firm lists medical malpractice alongside several other injury practice areas.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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    Sandra Neuman Law, LLC

    5.024 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 24 reviews

    Best for: Misdiagnosis and birth injury claims

    If you're considering Sandra Neuman Law, LLC, its published medical cases include a verdict for a pulmonary embolism mistaken for anxiety and a settlement involving an infant's delivery-related brain injury. Although it handles other injury work, medical malpractice makes up much of the practice. Since 2011, attorney Sandra S. Neuman has had listed Pennsylvania Super Lawyers recognition.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and how much of its work is medical malpractice.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  4. Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C. logo3

    Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C.

    4.450 Google reviewsRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 50 reviews

    Best for: Families seeking a malpractice-focused practice

    Medical malpractice is the focus at Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C. Alongside listed work on surgical errors and delayed cancer diagnosis, the firm's site shows claims involving birth injury and cerebral palsy. Among attorney Harry S. Cohen's listed credentials are National Board of Trial Advocacy recognition and a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating.

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    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and the recognition it has earned.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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  6. Lupetin & Unatin, LLC logo4

    Lupetin & Unatin, LLC

    4.7134 Google reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 134 reviews

    Best for: Birth injury and hospital negligence

    Lupetin & Unatin, LLC's founding partners are Brendan Lupetin and Greg Unatin. The Pittsburgh team also includes Maggie Cooney and Garrett Trettel. Its site covers birth injuries and hospital negligence, as well as medication errors and other medical claims; malpractice makes up much of the practice.

    CallWebsiteFree case reviewIs this your firm?
    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and how much of its work is medical malpractice.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  7. Tetlow Law logo5

    Tetlow Law

    5.010 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 10 reviews

    Best for: Missed diagnosis and surgical injuries

    Tetlow Law's published results are unusually specific within this list. They include a $3 million arbitration award for failure to diagnose a pulmonary embolism and a $2.25 million settlement involving a spinal cord injury during surgery. The firm also reports wrongful death recoveries involving medical care, including a surgical colon perforation.

    CallWebsiteFree case reviewIs this your firm?
    How they were picked

    Stood out in our review for the results it publishes.

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

Where they are in Pittsburgh

What clients say about these Pittsburgh lawyers

Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.

  • Eloise

    October 2026 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    “I cannot recommend Sandy highly enough. She demonstrated an incredible depth of knowledge, unwavering determination, and a truly exceptional level of commitment throughout my husbands case. She was tenacious in pursuing justice and made sure every avenue was explored, utilizing multiple medical experts and valuable...”

    About Sandra Neuman Law, LLCGoogle reviewRead it on Google

  • Ben B.

    September 2026 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    “Eve Elsen was the best call that I made during the entirety of my (first, and hopefully last) Worker’s Compensation saga. She is not only extremely talented in PA worker’s comp law & litigation, and she is an amazing communicator and a very kind human being, with real empathy and a fierce dedication to serving her...”

    About Phillips Froetschel, LLCGoogle reviewRead it on Google

  • TS

    March 2026 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    “I cannot say enough good things about Jason and his team. During one of the most difficult times in our lives after losing our loved one, Jason treated our family with compassion, respect, and patience. He walked us through and explained every step of the process clearly and fought hard to make sure our loved one's...”

    About Matzus LawGoogle reviewRead it on Google
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A few minutes that might help

Questions about your own case?
How a malpractice claim usually moves in Pennsylvania

  1. 1.Something went wrong

    Write down dates and names while they're fresh.

  2. 2.Get your records

    Ask for your full chart and test results.

  3. 3.Free case review

    A lawyer looks at what happened, free.

  4. 4.Medical opinion

    A doctor checks whether the care fell short.

  5. 5.File before the deadline

    Your lawyer starts the claim before the deadline.

  6. 6.Settlement or trial

    Many claims settle. Some go to a judge or jury.

Your deadline: 2 years from when you found outRead the Pennsylvania law guide

Each step in more detail

  1. Review the dates

    A lawyer reviews your treatment dates, then checks when you learned about the injury and what caused it. Pennsylvania generally allows 2 years to file, though the discovery rule affects when that time starts. A child's claim doesn't follow the same deadline rule.

  2. Examine the medical care

    The medical reviewer starts with your chart and what you say happened during treatment. Under Pennsylvania's certificate-of-merit rule, an appropriate licensed professional must supply a written statement about the reasonable probability that the care fell below the standard.

  3. File the complaint and certificate

    You start your court claim by filing the complaint. You'll need a certificate of merit for each defendant, filed with the complaint or no later than 60 days afterward. Ask your lawyer what you'll need to do to meet that requirement and the deadline for filing.

  4. Develop the case

    The lawyer then looks at the care you received to address the injury described in your claim. Ask who'll handle your records and medical testimony, including how that person will keep you updated. The filing deadline doesn't tell you how long this work will take.

  5. Consider settlement or trial

    Both settlements and verdicts appear among the published results on this list. Neither means you'll receive a recovery. Pennsylvania limits punitive damages against individual physicians, but it doesn't put a cap on compensatory damages. To understand those differences for your claim, ask your lawyer.

Malpractice claims in Pittsburgh: the rules that matter

The filing deadline in Pennsylvania
  1. The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
  2. Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
Limits on damages in Pennsylvania
  • Pain and sufferingNo cap
  • All damages togetherNo overall cap
  • Expert paperworkFile a certificate of merit for each defendant with the complaint or within 60 days, stating an appropriate licensed professional has given a written statement that there is a reasonable probability the care fell below the standard.

Read the Pennsylvania law guideWork out your own deadline

Local hospitals

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Filing deadline for most malpractice claims in Pennsylvania
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Hospitals near Pittsburgh with a CMS star rating
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What a malpractice lawyer costs in Pittsburgh

  1. The first callOften free. Ask before you book.
  2. A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
  3. If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
  4. If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
Contingency arrangements are offered by Six listed firms. A lawyer working this way receives no lawyer's fee if the claim fails, but takes a share of any money recovered. Every listed firm will speak with you in a free consultation. Besides the lawyer's fee, case expenses may cover records and medical opinions, along with court fees. The listings don't say who usually pays those expenses along the way. Ask who advances that money and whether you'd owe it without a recovery. Ask how they'd deduct expenses from any money you do recover. Get the fee terms in writing before you sign anything.

All nine listed firms say you can consult them for free. Six also say they offer contingency arrangements.

What to bring to your first call

  • The treatment date, plus the date you first suspected that something had gone wrong
  • Your available medical records, including notes made during delivery or surgery
  • Names of the doctors and hospitals involved
  • A short timeline showing your symptoms and the treatment you received
  • Your medical bills and records showing what you spent on related expenses
  • Letters or messages you've received from the hospital or insurer
  • The injury or its effects, shown in photos
  • Your child's birth date, if you're calling about their claim

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1What medical cases have you handled involving an injury like mine?
  2. 2When I call about my file, who'll answer and handle it?
  3. 3For my case, which filing deadline do you believe applies?
  4. 4How will you get the medical review that's required for the certificate of merit?
  5. 5If there's a recovery, how do you calculate your fee?
  6. 6Would I owe case expenses even if the claim fails, and who pays them?
  7. 7When can I expect to hear whether you'll take my case?
  8. 8Can you walk me through a comparable published result and explain what's different about my claim?

Choose around the medical injury, not the rating

Before comparing firms, think about what happened to you or your family member. If the injury happened during delivery, your questions won't be the same as for a missed diagnosis. While several Pittsburgh firms here publish medical case descriptions, others give broader descriptions of their work. Without asking for another patient's private information, ask what those cases have in common with yours.

  • Has the lawyer handled a missed diagnosis or procedure-related injury like yours? Ask them directly.
  • Who will read your chart, and who will obtain the medical opinion the certificate of merit requires?
  • When you call, who will answer, and how will you hear whether the firm accepts or declines your case?
  • Before relying on a published recovery, check whether it involved malpractice, another injury claim or a case outside Pittsburgh.

Ask about anything that keeps coming up in the reviews during your consultation. Some reviewers complain about poor follow-up at firms that others praise for clear explanations. Reviews of disability claims at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. won't tell you whether the firm has handled medical cases. You'll still need to ask who'll work on your file, whatever the firm's rating.

Put the filing date on the agenda

You'll also need a certificate of merit. You must file it for each defendant, either with the complaint or within 60 days. The certificate says you've received a written statement from an appropriate licensed professional who found a reasonable probability that the care fell below the standard. Ask the firm how it'll arrange that medical review. A child's claim has a separate deadline you'll need to check.

Get the working arrangement in writing

Every listed firm says it offers a free consultation, but you'll still need its agreement before it represents you. Come prepared with your questions. A lawyer working on contingency receives no lawyer's fee if the claim fails; any recovery would include a share for the lawyer. Ask separately about case expenses, including who advances the money.

If someone promises a result or brushes aside questions about expenses, be wary. Don't sign until you've received the fees and communication arrangements in writing. This page isn't legal advice; it gives you general information. A Pennsylvania lawyer needs to review your records to explain which rules apply.

Questions people ask

How long do I have to file a malpractice claim in Pittsburgh?
Pennsylvania's filing deadline is generally 2 years for a claim. The discovery rule starts that time when you knew of the injury and its cause, or when you reasonably should have known about them. Before settling on that date, a careful review may be needed. Take your treatment timeline to a Pennsylvania lawyer rather than using this page alone to calculate your deadline.
Can I speak with a Pittsburgh malpractice lawyer for free?
All nine firms on this list say in their listings that they'll offer a free consultation. Ask which filing deadline applies to you and whether they've handled similar medical cases. Even after a consultation, the firm hasn't necessarily agreed to take your case. You'll also want to know which documents the firm needs to review before deciding whether to take your case, and when you'll hear.
Will I owe a lawyer's fee if my claim fails?
Six listed firms say they offer contingency fees: the lawyer receives no lawyer's fee if your claim fails, but takes a share of any money you recover. Expenses aren't included. Ask whether you'd still owe for records and medical opinions without a recovery. Find out who'd pay those costs before agreeing to the fee arrangement.
What is a certificate of merit?
Pennsylvania requires you to file a certificate of merit for each defendant, either with your complaint or within 60 days. You're stating that an appropriate licensed professional gave you a written statement finding a reasonable probability that the care fell below the standard, not just describing your injury. Ask who's going to arrange the medical review. Your lawyer can explain what you'll need to do to meet this requirement.
Which listed firms focus more closely on medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is the focus at Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C.; medical claims also account for much of the work at Sandra Neuman Law, LLC and Lupetin & Unatin, LLC. The other listed firms handle malpractice as part of a broader injury practice. Check how much medical work they do before asking about your particular diagnosis or procedure.
What deadline applies if my child was injured?
Under Pennsylvania's rule for children, suit must be filed within 7 years of the malpractice or before the twentieth birthday, whichever is later. Take the treatment dates and your child's birth date to a Pennsylvania lawyer to check. Among several listed firms showing birth injury work are Sandra Neuman Law, LLC and Harry S. Cohen & Associates, P.C.
What should I do if a loved one died after medical treatment?
Gather any treatment records you already have. Write down what your family was told, including the dates and symptoms, so a Pennsylvania lawyer can review whether you have a claim and when you'd need to file. Tetlow Law publishes medical wrongful death results; you can also find wrongful death work among the other firms' listings. Those accounts can't tell you whether what happened to your family supports a claim.
How long will a malpractice case take?
The deadline tells you when to file, not how long your case will take. Although Pennsylvania's certificate-of-merit requirement sets a filing step, it doesn't set a date for finishing the case. Ask the lawyer what medical review is needed before you proceed, including how you'll hear about the work being done. Published settlements and verdicts don't tell you enough about your own case to give you a reliable timetable for it.
Does Pennsylvania limit what a patient can recover?
Although compensatory damages are intended to compensate for harm, Pennsylvania places no cap on them. Punitive damages against individual physicians do have limits. Neither a claim's value nor a promised recovery follows from those rules. After reviewing the medical care and injury, a Pennsylvania lawyer can explain which damages may apply.

Sources

  1. Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Laws and Statutory Rules, AllLaw (Nolo)
  2. Yanakos v. UPMC (Pa. 2019), Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
  3. State Enactments of Selected Medical Liability Reforms (as of 8/27/2026), Medical Professional Liability Association
  4. Contributory Negligence/Comparative Fault Laws in All 50 States (updated 6/10/2026), Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
  5. Hospital General Information, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  6. Malpractice Center methodology, Malpractice Center

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