About Brett W. Farrar

Brett W. Farrar is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves as Vice Chair of the Professional Liability Defense Group . He also practices in the areas of appellate law, commercial litigation, general civil litigation, legal malpractice defense, and trademark law.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Farrar served as a law clerk to the Honorable Eugene E. Fike, II and worked as an attorney in the Bayer Corporation litigation department.

Speaking Engagements

•“Developments in the Attorney-Client Privilege” (Co-Speaker), The DMC Report Podcast Series, 10/11/2023
•“Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World” (Co-Presenter); Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and West Virginia CLE; 4/27/2023
•“Commercial Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 11/14/2019
•“The Legal Issues Making Headlines - Key Developments in Commercial Law and Litigation Updates” (Co-Speaker), DMC Commercial Law and Litigation Group CLE Seminar, 11/20/2014
•“Commercial Litigation: Strategies and Objectives” (Co-Presenter), Pennsylvania CLE, 10/17/2013
•“Appellate Practice” (Co-Speaker), In-house Seminar, 6/12/2013

Publications

•“Whose File is It Anyway?” (Co-Author), International Association of Defense Counsel, Professional Liability Committee Newsletter, April 2012
•“Legal Malpractice Statutes of Limitation: Overview and Pennsylvania Case Study” (Co-Author), International Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Counsel Journal, Vol. 77, No. 4, Oct. 2010, pp. 485-493

CLE

10/23/2024 CLE Events

CLE 11/21/2024: The Best Commercial Law CLE Program of the Year

3/1/2023 CLE Events

CLE 4/27/2023: Commercial Litigation in a Brave New World

9/24/2019 CLE Events

CLE 11/14/2019: Commercial Litigation and the Vexatious Litigant

Multi Media

10/11/2023 Multi Media

Developments in the Attorney-Client Privilege

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 4
    • Appellate
    • Commercial Law and Litigation
    • Corporate and Transactional Services
    • Professional Liability Defense

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Represented university in breach of contract claim regarding construction delay for student dormitory
    Defended a rebuilder of coal mining shuttle cars for claims for civil contempt related to trade mark
    trade dress issues
    Represented healthcare entity defending claims for breach of contract
    breach of warranty arising from sale of facility
    Defended egg producer in egg Salmonella outbreak (in excess of 1,900 ill) in largest Salmonella outbreak in history
    Represented construction company defending breach of contract
    negligence claims arising from the collapse of a building
    Represented insurance company in breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud
    negligence actions pertaining to multi-jurisdictional claims h
    ling, commissions,
    fee disputes
    Represented construction company defending negligence
    indemnity claims arising from the construction of a highway
    Represented designer
    manufacturer of generator
    component parts defending product liability, negligence, breach of contract,
    breach of warranty dispute regarding property damage
    lost profit claims from large apparatus catastrophic failure
    Represented subcontractor in scaffolding collapse involving claims for professional negligence, breach of contract,
    product liability
    Recent Appellate Matters: Represented doctor before Pennsylvania Superior Court
    Pennsylvania Supreme Court in appeal involving application of the discovery rule
    Represented healthcare entity before Pennsylvania Supreme Court in appeal involving Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4003.3
    the work product doctrine
    Represented product manufacturer before Pennsylvania Superior Court in appeal involving asserted product defect claims affirming summary judgment trial court rulings in favor of product manufacturer
    Represented healthcare entity before Pennsylvania Superior Court in appeal involving duties owed to person committed to healthcare entity pursuant to the Mental Health Procedures Act affirming trial court rulings dismissing claims in favor of healthcare entity
    Represented retailer before Pennsylvania Superior Court in appeal involving summary judgment trial court rulings
    evidence of asbestos exposure
    Represented university before Pennsylvania Superior Court in appeal involving shooting of students affirming summary judgment trial court rulings in favor of university concerning duty
    causation
    Represented school district before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in appeal involving limitations of damages
    immunity under the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act
    Represented insurance carrier before United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in appeal involving insurance coverage for loss affirming evidentiary rulings at trial
    affirming verdict in favor of insurance carrier
    Represented construction company before United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in appeal involving contract forum selection clause
    Represented lessor before United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in appeal involving lease with General Services Administration
    reversing Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
    entering judgment in favor of lessor on appeal

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    District of Columbia
    Pennsylvania
    District of Columbia Court of Appeals
    United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
    United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •Allegheny County Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Brett W. Farrar is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Brett W. Farrar is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Brett W. Farrar attended Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. was established in 1906.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    Brett W. Farrar is listed in the Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, General Practice, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Law, Toxic Torts and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.