Appellate Practice
Richard B. "Dick" Tucker III
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
A seasoned litigator, Dick has argued cases in the United States Supreme Court, Third, Sixth, and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Pennsylvania Supreme, Superior, and Commonwealth Courts. He has successfully handled a variety of complex ERISA cases and has managed civil cases involving employment issues, general commercial transaction claims, trusts & estates, letters of credit, insurance coverage, and workers’ compensation. Dick concentrates his practice in the field of litigation, particularly appellate litigation.
Overview
- Columbia University, JD, graduated 1968
- University of Virginia, BA
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
- Columbia University, JD, graduated 1968
- University of Virginia, BA
- Pennsylvania Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Appellate Practice, Pittsburgh (2022)
- Appellate Practice, Pittsburgh (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Municipal Law
Awards:
- Dick has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, Appellate Law category.
- Named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® in the Appellate Law.
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