John E. Lippl

John E. Lippl

also known as John E. Lippl P.E., Attorney at Law

4.4
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 34 years

Arbitration Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Litigation, Consumer Protection ... +4 more

806 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Arbitration 25%

Arbitration of construction related disputes before the American Arbitration Association or other arbitration forums - as either a party representative or arbitrator.

35 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Litigation of construction related disputes in either state or federal court. All cases impacting the construction process, specifically including engineering, architecture and/or construction defects, damages and/or delays.

35 years

25%
Consumer Protection 15%

Advice related to consumer protection claims impacting construction contracts and disputes.

35 years

15%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Review and negotiation of construction related contracts and agreements.

35 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Mediation of construction related disputes - as either a party representative or mediator.

35 years

10%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 10%

Advice related to building codes and/or other construction standards.

35 years

10%
Construction and Development 5%

Advice on construction related claims and/or disputes.

35 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John E. Lippl

806 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228-2007

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John E. Lippl's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

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Posted by Angie | December 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An honorable and ethical attorney

My family hired Mr. Lippl as a consultant and pro hac vice litigator against a construction company, et als. He went above and beyond to help rectify the miscarriage of justice against my elderly family members.

Posted by Angela | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Conscientious and kind construction lawyer

My family hired John Lippl to review our case and represent my 88-year old mother after negotiations broke down between her and the unscrupulous builder (who was in cahoots with a private adjuster). John was able to sort through the enormous backlog of construction contracts and related documents (an...d also read between the lines as to what had not been disclosed). Because of his experience and intelligence, John put us in a great position to bargain with the co-conspirators. He is thorough, diligent, patient and has great emotional intelligence to boot. We are so lucky to have a connection with John. Moreover, he bent over backwards to help my mom and so far has done it all on a pro bono basis. Merry Christmas Mom!

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Very detailed and creative thinker,

I had a very complex construction defect case with a large national company. John was able to sort through the complex case and help it come to a resolution. John was extremely personable and made complex court proceedings easy to understand. I felt like John was interested in my well being and a pos...itive outcome over his fees. I would highly recommend John.

Posted by Randolph | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Reliable, dependable and honest

I highly recommend Mr. John Lippl for any construction related legal matters. Mr. Lippl has legally represented me on two occasions over the past ten years, once with a residential contractor issue and secondly with a commercial real estate litigation. Mr. Lippl is uniquely qualified to handle compl...ex construction related matters as he has an extensive educational background in engineering, architecture, and law. At all times while representing me, he was very patient and professional and went above and beyond what I would have ever expected. He makes himself available anytime and his responses are prompt and very strategically thought out. I can’t imagine what would have happened in both of my legal matters if I did not have Mr. Lippl by my side. I strongly recommend Mr. Lippl without reservation.

Posted by Brad | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Highly recommended

We worked with John over many months on a construction case. He was incredibly thorough, knowledgable and diligent. He extensively explained his thinking on the structure of our case, sought and made use of our input and suggestions where appropriate, and respectfully disagreed with us when he felt i...t was in our best interests to do so. At the actual arbitration, John was completely prepared, and presented our case with admirable professionalism and dogged tenacity. I don't believe any lawyer could have done a better job than John did for us.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Education

1991

University of Tennessee College of Law

J.D.

1985

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)

Speaking Engagements

2021

Pennsylvania Engineering Law and Ethics

Professional Liability Law

2018

Engineering Law and Ethics

Professional Liability Law

2016

Managing Engineering Risk

Professional Liability Law

2014

Pennsylvania Engineering Law

Rules and Regulations on PE Practice

2014

Pennsylvania Engineering Law

Law of Engineering Malpractice

2010

Legal Issues for Professional Engineers

Overview of Contract Law for Engineers

2009

Legal Issues for Professional Engineers

Overview of Contract Law for Engineers

2007

Restoration & Renovation Exhibition and Conference -Boston

Legal Issues in Restoration & Renovation

2005

Restoration & Renovation Exhibition and Conference - Baltimore

Legal Issues in Restoration & Renovation

2003

Restoration & Renovation Exhibition and Conference - Chicago

Legal Issues in Restoration & Renovation

2003

Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show

Legal Issues in Construction, Restoration & Renovation

2003

Pennsylvania Construction Law

What do you do when the contract is changed?

2003

Advanced Construction Law in Pennsylvania

Extras and Changes

2003

Advanced Construction Law in Pennsylvania

Defects in Performance

2002

Mechanics' Lien Law and Strategies in Pennsylvania

Construction Contracts and Mechanics' Liens

2001

Restoration & Renovation Exhibition and Conference - New Orleans

Legal Issues in Restoration & Renovation

2001

Pennsylvania Construction Law

What do you do with a defective bid?

Publications

2021

HalfMoon Seminars Professional Liability Law

2018

HalfMoon Seminars Professional Liability Law

2016

HalfMoon Seminars Engineering Law

2016

HalfMoon Seminars Managing Engineering Risk

2014

HalfMoon Seminars Rules and Regulations on Professional Engineering Malpractice

2014

HalfMoon Seminars Law of Engineering Malpractice

2009

HalfMoon Seminars Overview of Contract Law for Engineers

2003

NBI, Inc. Defects in Performance

2003

NBI, Inc. Extras and Changes

2003

NBI, Inc. What do you do when the Contract is changed?

2002

NBI, Inc. Construction Contracts and Mechanics' Liens

2001

NBI, Inc. What do you do with a defective bid?

Languages

English

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