Melissa Devich Cochran
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About Melissa Devich Cochran
Melissa Devich Cochran is a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Melissa Devich Cochran is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Marshall Dennehey PC
Education: Duquesne University, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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