Stuart Sostmann

With over two decades of experience as a litigator, Stuart concentrates his practice in the area of commercial general liability. He routinely handles high exposure matters in the fields of product liability, premises liability, auto liability, construction litigation, marine liability, dram shop and commercial litigation. This includes cases involving personal injuries and property damage claims. As the Managing Attorney of the firms third-largest office, Stuart oversees the daily operations, including the supervision of 75 employees. In addition to his managerial duties, Stuart serves as the Casualty Supervisor, where he ensures that all client matters are handled promptly, professionally, and effectively by the team of attorneys. In his career, Stuart has represented manufacturers, suppliers and retailers in product liability matters, including electronics, medical equipment, food products, appliances, farm equipment, plumbing equipment, power tools, toys and sports and recreational equipment. He frequently represents property owners, retailers, pharmacies, general contractors, subcontractors and utilities in premises liability litigation. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in counties throughout Western Pennsylvania. A significant portion of Stuarts practice has been devoted to construction litigation. These cases are highly complex and require deep industry knowledge and experience. Stuart has handled a wide range of construction injury and defect cases, representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, architects, and other construction professionals throughout Pennsylvania. His experience includes defending against claims involving construction defects such as water intrusion from faulty roofing or window and door seals, cracked foundations or improper waterproofing, structural and design issues, mold intrusion, drywall defects, and soil subsidence, heaving, or movement. Stuart attended the University of Pittsburgh graduating with a B. A. in Political Science. He then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he participated in the Appellate Moot Court Program, Student Bar Association and the Health Law Certificate Program. He obtained his juris doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Stuart currently serves on the Marshall Dennehey Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee working to improve the recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse attorneys and professionals. He is the former President of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute, an organization of civil defense attorneys, executives of insurance companies and self-insured corporations. Stuart is also a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Among his many honors, he is Rated AV Preeminent by Lexis Nexis Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized among the Best Lawyers in America for his work in product liability litigation. Stuart is additionally recognized as Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.