Professional Experience:
Christopher P. Deegan joined the firm in 2001 and focuses his civil and commercial litigation practice on subrogation matters, insurance defense, and mortgage foreclosures. He has handled and tried numerous cases involving products liability, automobile accidents, premises liability and contract disputes. In addition, Mr. Deegan’s commercial practice consists of representing several banking institutions and small businesses. Mr. Deegan has co-authored the firm’s publication, “Subrogation Made Easy: A Nuts and Bolts Guide to Subrogation Recovery,” which has been presented to numerous insurance companies in several states.
In 2010, Mr. Deegan was recognized by the publisher of the Pennsylvania edition of Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star, an honor given to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the Commonwealth who are 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.
Education:
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2000.
University of Pittsburgh, B.A. cum laude, 1997.
Professional Memberships and Activities:
Admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the State of West Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Member of the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the West Virginia Bar Association, and the National Association of Subrogation Professionals.
Selected Reported Cases:
Penn National Insurance v. HNI Corp., 482 F. Supp.2d 568 (M.D.Pa. 2007).
Recent News:
2010-05-25 :: 21 Attorneys Named to 2010 Pennsylvania 'Super Lawyers' List
Speaking Engagements and Presentations:
2008-10-21 :: Christopher P. Deegan to Speak at NASP Conference
2007-10-31 :: Christopher P. Deegan Speaks at Subrogation Conference
2006-06-08 :: Weber Gallagher Attorneys Speak at Special Investigations Association Meeting