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Christine Biancheria
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Biography
Since 1995, I have worked in the area of medical malpractice, exclusively on the side of victims of malpractice. Medical malpractice can devastate an individual and his or her family, something that the media, which focuses on the insurance industry and doctors, almost always overlooks. I am very proud of the work I do.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
90%
31 years
Adoption
10%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christine Biancheria
Biancheria & Maliver Pc, 401 Wood St Ste 1600, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Civil Rights
Chris Biancheria
My lawyer, Chris, was the lead attorney on a class action civil rights lawsuit my then partner and I were a part of. She was extremely thorough, attentive and on top of every detail, always filling us in on what was happening with our case. She worked extremely hard on our behalf and kept active and ...
Christine Biancheria's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Chris. She is a fantastic attorney. She is brilliant, well-reasoned, and eloquent in her arguments. She also cares deeply about her clients and their cases. I would not hesitate to send clients to Chris. In doing so, I would know they are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a superb practitioner, dedicated, extremely well-prepared, strategic, and effective even in the most difficult situations. She is a great credit to her clients and to the bar."
"Christine is a smart, experienced and dedicated lawyer who approaches every case with integrity and compassion. She puts her clients first, making their problems her own. I highly recommend Christine!"
"As a colleague of Attorney Biancheria, I had the honor to work with her in a complex legal matter which resulted in a widespread change of the law which significantly helped untold numbers of Pennsylvanians. Ms. Biancerhia is extremely intelligent, legally creative, diligent, hardworking, compassionate towards her clients and passionate about the jobs she undertakes to try to help them. These are the qualities which make Ms. Biancheria an outstanding attorney."
"Ms. Biancheria is an incredibly skillful attorney in the area of medical malpractice. Her firm does careful research and preparation that enables them to make the most persuasive case on their client's behalf. I am always impressed by their quality work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brilliant, reliable all you could want in a colleague."
"Ms. Biancheria has a stellar reputation for being a smart, tough and compassionate attorney. She is responsive to her clients' needs and a tremendous advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris was lead counsel in Pennsylvania's landmark second-parent adoption case. She developed the legal theory that convinced the PA Supreme Court to unanimously reverse an en banc Superior Court ruling--quite a feat! Chris is brilliant, diligent, an accomplished trial lawyer, a great writer and public speaker, and a kind and highly principled person."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Karesa Rovnan
Medical malpractice lawyer
Deborah Maliver
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters
2009
Women Shaping the Law Award, Women and Girls Foundation
2004
Marjorie Matson Civil Libertarian Award, ACLU of Pennsylvania
2004
Woman of the Year Award, Allegheny County Bar Association
1994
Order of the Coif, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
1994
Order of the Barristers, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
1994
Alumni Association Leadership Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
1994
Appellate Court Competition Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
1994
Student Achievement Award, National Association of Women Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Senior Attorney, Biancheria & Maliver, PC
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, The Honorable Justin M. Johsnon
Associations
1995 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Associationmember
1995 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Malpractice
Verdict for the Plaintiff for $3.5 million
Medical Malpractice
Verdict for the Plaintiff for $2 million
Medical Malpractice
$6 million settlement
Medical Malpractice
Verdict for the Plaintiff for $1.7 million
Medical Malpractice
Settlement for Plaintiff of $3.2 million
Medical Malpractice
Settlement for Plaintiff of $1.6 million
Education
1994
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Juris Doctor
1990
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2003
It's a Family Affair
Adoption
1999
Protecting the Rights of Your Clients
Adoption Rights
Publications
N/A
American University Journal of International Law and Policy
Restoring the Right to Have Rights
Languages
English
German
Italian