Stephen M. Houghton

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Stephen M. Houghton: Attorney with Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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 1991
•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

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

Publications

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

Press Releases

8/21/2025 Press Releases

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients

8/15/2024 Press Releases

Forty-Six Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

8/17/2023 Press Releases

Forty-Four Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

8/25/2022 Press Releases

Forty-Three Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List

8/25/2021 Press Releases

2022 Best Lawyers List includes 44 Attorneys from Dickie McCamey

8/19/2020 Press Releases

Forty-Five Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers list

8/15/2019 Press Releases

Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020

8/15/2018 Press Releases

Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

8/15/2017 Press Releases

Thirty-Seven Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2018

8/15/2016 Press Releases

Thirty-Eight Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2017

8/24/2015 Press Releases

Thirty-Eight Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2016

9/15/2014 Press Releases

Thirty-Eight Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2015

(Resident at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Office, also at Steubenville, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia Offices)

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Commercial Law and Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Product Liability
  • Railroad Law, Litigation and Regulatory Counsel
  • Toxic Tort
  • Transportation Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Michigan, B.A., History; University of Michigan, B.A., 1975 Member of Phi Beta Kappa
Law School Attended:
University of Michigan School of Law, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Michigan; 1980, Pennsylvania; 1993, West Virginia; 2005, Ohio; 2010, District of Columbia
Memberships:

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

ISLN:
906359929

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 06/01/14 in Litigation

    An excellent lawyer and person.

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www.dmclaw.com

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