Meet John A. Caputo

John A. Caputo, based in Pittsburgh, practices personal injury and medical malpractice law throughout western Pennsylvania.

Honors

• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating^SM by Martindale-Hubbell®
• Best Lawyers, personal injury lawyers, 1994–present
• Super Lawyers, top five percent of lawyers

Fellowships by invitation based on peer recognition

• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2009
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers, 2006
• Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates, 1999
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1993
• Fellow, Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, 1984

Education

• Duquesne University, J.D., 1972
• DePauw University, B.A., 1969

Bar admissions and memberships

• Pennsylvania, 1972
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1984
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit , 1984
• Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Judiciary Committee, 1996-1999
  • Civil Litigation Section, Chairperson, 1989
  • Voir Dire Rules Subcommittee
  • Charter Fellow, ACBA Foundation
• American Association for Justice
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
• Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
  • President, 2002–2003
  • Vice President, 2001
  • Secretary, 2000
  • Treasurer, 1999
  • Board of Governors, 1989–1991, 1996–1998
• Member, Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1990–1996

Certifications 

• Certified Civil Trial Advocate, Professional Liability, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
• Diplomate, Medical Professional Liability, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

Faculty service

• National Institute of Trial Advocacy, University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Duquesne University School of Law
• Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  • Trial Certification Program
  • Co-teaching Litigation Planning and Strategy since 2003
• Lecturer
  • Pennsylvania Bar Institute
  • Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Securing your future after serious injury

I am dedicated to the pursuit of justice and appropriate compensation for the victims of serious and catastrophic personal injuries.  Contact me online or call 877-450-3648 for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your situation.  When I accept your case, you owe nothing out of pocket until I recover compensation for you.

John A. Caputo Attorney At Law services the following counties.