Holly Deihl

Our Lawyers Holly L. Deihl Bio Credentials Holly L. Deihl Partner Attorney Holly L. Deihl is a partner at SWMW Law. She focuses her practice in mesothelioma and asbestos-related cases, helping injured workers and their families secure the justice they deserve. For more than a decade, Hollys tenacity in the courtroom and empathetic approach to clients has made her a trusted advocate for the clients she represents. Every day, I wake up determined to give a voice to those who otherwise wouldnt have one, Holly said. The client whos fighting to make it to his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, the client thats fighting to make her daughters wedding or see their first grandchildren - I do this for them. Clients who were just trying to work and support their growing families, they deserve justice, and I will do everything in my power to make sure they get it. Michael received the distinction of being selected as an Up Coming Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Media in 2010 and was the recipient of the National Order of the Scribes Award for Excellence in Legal Writing in 2008. Prior to attending law school, he taught high school English in Kansas City, Missouri. Working With Holly Hollys clients can expect her to be a true champion for them from the very beginning. Not only is she thorough in investigating her clients case and creative in her development of strategies, she knows from experience how devastating asbestos-related diseases can be. Both of my grandfathers were steelworkers at Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and they both suffered from asbestos-related diseases, she said. I genuinely know what my clients are going through and its important to me that they know theyre not alone. This is a philosophy Holly takes to heart and puts into practice with every case she works on. I feel like every new client is a part of my family, she continued. I fight for them like theyre my parent, grandparent, sibling or friend. I go to bat for them and give everything Ive got. History Of Success Prior to joining SWMW Law, Holly created a name for herself at a plaintiffs firm in Pennsylvania where she was made shareholder, later leaving to start her own firm in 2018. For more than a decade, she worked to establish herself as both a formidable opponent and respected colleague. My reputation with the defense attorneys and judges that Ive worked with daily for the last 16 years is impeccable, Holly said. They know that they will get a tough, but fair, fight from me. Hollys track record of success is bolstered by a long list of awards, including: National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - 2017, 2019; Best Attorneys in America - 2019; American Academy of Attorneys Top 100 - Personal Injury Law; American Institute of Legal Advocates - Elite Advocate - 2019; and Super Lawyers 2019 - Top Rate Civil Litigation Attorney in Pittsburgh. Giving Back Hollys dedication applies to the community as well as the courtroom. Shes been a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association Womens Law Division Council since 2019, where she actively serves on the Events and Bench Bar committees. As part of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, she also helps organize a 5K that benefits the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, a nonprofit that provides support and programs for physically challenged athletes in the tri-state area. She also volunteers her time to the Pine Richland High School Baseball Booster Board as their Baseball Social Manager. Background Holly received her undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University, Altoona College in 2001 and her juris doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 2004. Outside of the courtroom, Holly likes to be active and spend time with her family. A former college athlete, she has a strong love for sports, is an avid runner, and can often be found at the nearest baseball field cheering for her sons. Leadership Positions <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Pennsylvania Association for Justice - Board of Governors (2024-present) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Hearing Committee Member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (2024-present) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - 5K Race Committee Member (2019-present) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Governor Member (2024-present) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) - Women in Law Division Chair Elect (2023-2024) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />ACBA Bench Bar Planning Committee - (2021-present) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />ACBA Bench Bar Planning Committee - Vice-Chair (2022-2023) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Allegheny County Bar Foundation - Advocate Fellow (2022-present) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Pine Richland Baseball Boosters - Social Event Director (2020-2023); President (2023-present) Licenses <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Missouri <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Pennsylvania <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />West Virginia <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Illinois Memberships Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Visit Website American Association for Justice Allegheny County Bar Association Allegheny County Bar Foundation Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyer Association Pennsylvania Association for Justice Awards <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (2017, 2019) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Best Attorneys in America (2019) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />American Academy of Attorneys Top 100 - Personal Injury Law <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />American Institute of Legal Advocates - Elite Advocate (2019) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Super Lawyers - Rising Star Award (2019) <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=32 height=32 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/download.jpeg class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-43 alt= />Unsung Hero Award - The Legal Intelligencer (2023 <img loading=lazy decoding=async width=798 height=239 src=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LEgal-Intel.2312210917550.png class=attachment-full size-full wp-image-919 alt= srcset=https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LEgal-Intel.2312210917550.png 798w, https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LEgal-Intel.2312210917550-300x90.png 300w, https://www.swmwlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LEgal-Intel.2312210917550-768x230.png 768w sizes=(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px /> Education B. S. Criminal Justice Pennsylvania State University Altoona College - Undergraduate School J. D. 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