Bryon M. Chowka
Bryon M. Chowka is a trial attorney who represents companies, governmental and municipal agencies, and individuals in complex litigation at the state and federal levels.
Education
Recognitions
Named among Pennsylvania Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2024
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Named among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Commercial Litigation (2024-2025) and Health Care Law by Best Lawyers (2025)
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Named among Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch for Health Care Law by Best Lawyers (2023-2024)
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Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
State Bar Licenses
Representative Experience
- Obtained defense verdict in jury trial for hospital in claim alleging nerve injury sustained during a blood draw resulting in permanent limitations, a surgical implant of a nerve stimulator, and complex regional pain syndrome.
- Defended physician from allegations of untimely diagnosis of acute cholecystitis leading to patient’s death that resulted in defense verdict.
- Secured defense verdict in jury trial for hospital in professional liability claim alleging that patient was improperly left alone in room by medical staff thereby causing her to fall and sustain serious injuries.
- Argued before Pennsylvania Superior Court about the constitutionality of the certificate of merit rule in professional liability claims after successfully having case dismissed for plaintiff’s failure to file a certificate of merit. The decision was affirmed by the Pennsylvania Superior Court and allocator was denied by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
- Defended healthcare system against allegations that plaintiff-mother’s pregnancy caused minor-plaintiffs’ (twins) permanent injuries and drafted motions’ in limine that led to ultimate resolution of claims.
- Conducted deposition of co-defendant physician on behalf of healthcare system who was alleged to have not properly reacted to a hematoma decedent developed following a thyroidectomy, ultimately leading to death. The deposition resulted in concessions that physician failed to properly respond to patient thereby triggering his policy limits and saving healthcare system seven-figures in the settlement.
- Drafted successful motion for summary judgment for healthcare system dismissing plaintiff’s claims that she slipped and fell while a patient at hospital.
- Defended licensed professional counselor against investigation by Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs for heinous allegations surrounding her interactions with the minor clients that ultimately led to claims being dismissed.