Sean Carmody

Sean Carmody is a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer who represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and insurance bad faith matters. He has practiced in Pennsylvania since 1990 and brings prior insurance defense experience to his plaintiff work. He uses that background to evaluate liability, insurance issues, medical evidence, and litigation strategy while helping injured clients understand their options and pursue appropriate recovery through negotiation or civil litigation.

Sean earned his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 1990 and his B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College in 1987. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. His legal education and litigation career support his ability to analyze complex injury claims, insurance disputes, medical negligence allegations, and premises liability matters with practical judgment and careful preparation.

Sean began his career in insurance defense and became a partner at an insurance defense firm before moving into plaintiff representation in 1998. He applies his knowledge of defense strategy to personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and bad faith cases. He helps clients evaluate evidence, address insurer arguments, prepare claims, and navigate litigation while focusing on the legal and financial consequences that serious injuries create for individuals and families.

Sean Carmody is active in professional and community organizations connected to trial practice and public service. He belongs to the Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, and Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Achieva and the Achieva Family Trust, organizations that support people with disabilities and their families. His service reflects sustained involvement in Pittsburgh’s legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Carmody and Ging Injury & Accident Lawyers
• Member, Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
• Member, Allegheny County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Duquesne University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Allegheny College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)