Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen - Pittsburgh, PA

Premier Defense Counsel for Insurance Carriers and Businesses

Kontos, Mengine, Killion and Hassen is a distinguished civil litigation defense firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing exceptional legal representation to insurance companies, their insureds, and self-insured businesses. Our firm is built on a foundation of extensive trial experience, meticulous preparation, and a commitment to achieving the most favorable and cost-effective outcomes for our clients. We understand the complexities of insurance defense and civil litigation, and our mission is to provide aggressive, strategic, and proactive advocacy to protect the interests of our clients at every stage of the legal process.

A Focused Practice in Civil Litigation Defense

Our firm is intentionally focused on civil defense, allowing us to provide a superior level of expertise and a deep understanding of the challenges our clients face. We are seasoned trial attorneys, prepared to defend your case in courtrooms across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Insurance Defense and Liability

This is the cornerstone of our practice. We are a trusted partner for insurance carriers and businesses requiring a robust defense against a wide range of claims.

• Workers' Compensation Defense Lawyers: We provide a vigorous defense for employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers' compensation claims.
• General Liability: Defending against claims of premises liability, such as slip and fall incidents.
• Motor Vehicle Accidents: Representing insured individuals and companies in litigation arising from car and truck accidents.
• Product Liability: Defending manufacturers and distributors against claims involving alleged product defects.
• Construction Law: Handling claims related to construction site accidents and defects.

Medical Malpractice Defense

We provide a strong defense for physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers against claims of medical negligence, protecting their professional reputations and interests.

A Reputation for Excellence

Our commitment to providing top-tier legal defense is consistently recognized by our peers. The attorneys at our firm have been named to the prestigious Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list and hold the highest AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards. This is a testament to our skill, our integrity, and our dedication to achieving excellence for every client we represent.