W. Alan Torrance, Jr.

W. Alan Torrance, Jr.


Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC

Recognized since 2009

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

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Mr. Torrance is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business torts and commercial litigation with a particular emphasis in construction and surety law.

His experience includes representation of owners, contractors, design professionals, suppliers, and sureties in private and publicly-funded projects. He has prosecuted mechanic's lien claims in ten states and Canada and regularly prosecutes and defends claims for contract funds, change orders, labor inefficiencies, delays, and other direct and indirect costs. In addition, he frequently prepares and revises contracts for domestic and international projects. He has served as both an arbitrator and mediator of construction disputes involving owners, design professionals, and contractors.

Mr. Torrance is Dickie McCamey's Marketing Director overseeing 155 lawyers throughout nine offices in six states and serves on the firm's Executive Committee.

Professional Accomplishments:
  • AV® Peer Review Rating (highest rating available) from Martindale-Hubbell
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Construction Law; Commercial Litigation.
  • Contributing Author, Performance Bond Manual, American Bar Association, 2006
  • American Bar Association – Fidelity & Surety Law Committee and Forum on the Construction Industry
  • National Bond Claims Association

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    Location
    • Four Gateway Center
      444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1000
      Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1225
    Education
    • University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1987
    Bar Admissions
    • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Affiliations
    • ABA Surety and Fidelity Law Committee - Member
    • National Bond Claims Association - Member
    Court Admissions
    • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    • Western District of Pennsylvania
    • Third Circuit Court of Appeals

    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote PC
    Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    47 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

    17 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction Law
    • Litigation - Construction
    Special Focus:
    • Construction Disputes
    • Contract Review and Negotiation
    • OSHA
    • Surety

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