Charles M. Tea III
About Charles M. Tea III
Charles M. Tea III is a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Charles M. Tea III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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