Stephen M. Houghton

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • University of Michigan School of Law, J.D. (1978)
  • University of Michigan, B.A. (1975)

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Stephen M. Houghton

Shareholder

shoughton@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5205


Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402

Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144

Profile & Honors

Stephen M. Houghton is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has devoted 100% of his time to civil litigation with wide experience in product liability, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, talcum powder litigation, and transportation.

Prior to joining Dickie McCamey, Mr. Houghton served as a law clerk to the Honorable William W. Knox, U.S. District Judge, Western District of Pennsylvania, from 1978 to 1980.

Professional Accomplishments

  • Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® since 1985
  • The Best Lawyers in America®:  2014 “Lawyer of the Year” in Insurance Law for Pittsburgh
  • The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013:  Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Super Lawyers

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • University of Michigan School of Law, J.D. (1978)
  • University of Michigan, B.A. (1975)

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Presentations & Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • “Preparing for Product Liability Litigation” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 10/9/2014
  • “Ohio Energy Law: Risks and Opportunities in Marcellus and Utica Shale” (Presenter), In-house Webinar, 11/21/2011

Publications

  • “Practice Tips: When The Insured Refuses To Consent To Settle” (Co-Author), DRI Professional Liability Newsletter, Vol. 1, Issue 9, March 2009
Admissions & Licenses

Admissions and Licenses

  • District of Columbia Bar Admission
  • Michigan Bar Admission
  • Ohio Bar Admission
  • Pennsylvania Bar Admission
  • West Virginia Bar Admission
Memberships & Community

Memberships

  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Allegheny County Bar Foundation (Fellow)
  • American Bar Association
  • Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance
  • Defense Research Institute
  • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Pittsburgh Association of Phi Beta Kappa (past Vice President)
  • Pittsburgh Technology Council
Education

Education

  • University of Michigan School of Law, J.D. (1978)
  • University of Michigan, B.A. (1975); member of Phi Beta Kappa