Susan A. Kostkas

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Biography

As a member of the Health Care Department, Susan focuses her practice on defending clients against health care and long-term care liability claims. She also represents clients in product liability and premises liability matters. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Susan has successfully litigated matters in both state and federal courts, handling cases through trial and appellate levels.

Susan has spoken on topics of interest and changes in law relevant to hospitals and nursing homes. She has also served as a guest speaker at the University of Pittsburgh and Carlow University, presenting on legal topics to students in healthcare-related classes.

Susan graduated from Gannon University with a bachelor’s of science in nursing. She then attended Duquesne University School of Law while working full-time as a registered nurse in cardiology and intermediate care units. Susan continues to maintain her RN license.

Outside of the office, Susan volunteers for a local high school theater program and, through her church, prepares and serves meals for a community homeless shelter.

Associations & Memberships

Allegheny County Bar Association

Pennsylvania Defense Institute

Year Joined

2025

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Health Care Liability
  • Long-Term Care Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Premises & Retail Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Gannon University, BSN, 1990
Law School Attended:
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Memberships:

Allegheny County Bar Association; Pennsylvania Defense Institute.

ISLN:
915534294

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