Attorney Profiles

John Deasy practices law in the firm's Casualty Department. He concentrates his practice in the area of general liability including premises liability; sports, amusements, and entertainment liability; product liability; liquor liability; transportation liability; and insurance fraud. An active trial attorney since 1992, he has represented property owners and managers of large shopping malls, sports and entertainment centers, amusement parks, stadiums, arenas, office buildings, residential complexes, hotels, bars, and restaurants.

John has represented trucking companies, bus companies, highway contractors, and parking garage owners and operators along with product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers including department stores. He has also represented many small business owners such as barber shops, auto repairs shops, and contractors. John has practiced and tried cases in many of the state courts in western Pennsylvania as well as in federal court.

John received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987. In 1991 he received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.