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History & Mission

Our Story

A Pittsburgh firm, through and through.

From our office at Two Gateway Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, our attorneys have spent decades representing injured people and grieving families across Western Pennsylvania. We are trial lawyers first: insurers know which firms prepare every case for the courtroom, and it changes how they negotiate.

The names on our door are the attorneys on your case. When you call, you reach your lawyer, not a case manager three states away. That is the standard the firm was founded on, and the reason clients and other attorneys refer their most serious matters to us.

“Our vision is one committed to serving our clients in a way that provides ordinary people with an opportunity to pursue justice against any opponent.”

100+
Combined years
8
Attorneys
$7.9M
Top settlement
Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen

Proven litigators for the injured.

How we can help, and what sets us apart.

Our legal team has over 100 years of combined experience in fighting for the rights and best interests of our clients. We handle cases of personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. As a result of our dedicated work, Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen has recovered millions of dollars against at-fault motor vehicle drivers, construction companies, negligent medical practitioners, correctional facility staff, nursing home staff, and more. Our Pittsburgh attorneys are proven litigators who have represented hundreds of clients in court.

If negotiations in your case do not result in a fair and just settlement, our firm has the trial experience you need to advance towards courtroom litigation in search of a more favorable result. At our firm, our attorneys have earned many honors and awards, such as the U.S. News & World Report “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” annually since 2019. We take pride in the quality and proven results we have achieved for those who entrust us in their fight for justice.

The partners of Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen at Kingfly Spirits
100+ years combined experience
U.S. News “Best Law Firms” annually since 2019
Millions of dollars recovered
The Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen Team

Your Attorneys

George M. Kontos

Partner
George’s practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, civil rights, personal injury, and various other civil litigation matters. George is also a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Tony C. Mengine

Partner
Tony is a trial lawyer who focuses on litigation matters, mainly for Plaintiffs, in all areas of Personal Injury, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability.

Katie A. Killion

Partner
Katie’s areas of practice include Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Property and Casualty, and Dram Shop Litigation. In 2014, Katie, along with Tony Mengine, obtained the highest verdict in the state of Pennsylvania for an auto case that was tried to verdict.

Brittani R. Hassen

Partner
Brittani is proud to represent Plaintiffs in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, and product liability. Brittani has been selected as a Pennsylvania Rising Star/Super Lawyer for the past 6 years.

Christopher C. Inman

Associate
Chris’s areas of practice include general litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, including personal injury litigation, contract litigation, landlord/tenant law, and medical malpractice.

Nick C. LaCava

Associate
Nick focuses his practice on personal injury, where he obtains justice for clients involved in motor vehicle accidents, slip & falls, product liability, and other general liability accidents.

Taylor M. Martucci

Associate
Taylor’s legal experience covers a number of different areas, including personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, health care law, civil rights actions, municipal law, and immigration.

Caitlin M. McDonough

Associate
Caitlin focuses her practice on cases involving Plaintiff’s personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and product liability.
What Sets Us Apart?

A team invested in your case.

We Care About You & Your Case

Whether your case is big or small, our team cares about doing the best possible job for you. We are your advocates and will not rest until you obtain the compensation you need and deserve.

We Obtain Your Justice

Our vision and focus is one committed to serving our clients in a way that provides ordinary people with an opportunity to pursue justice against any opponent. We fight for you, so you don’t have to.

We Are Committed & Experienced

Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen has been protecting the rights of the injured for over 100 combined years. Your case is in the hands of educated, competent, and dedicated attorneys.

We Are Responsive & Reliable

You never have to worry about being uninformed. Not only do you have direct access to your dedicated attorney, but we are committed to always keeping you up to date on the status of your case.

Explore Our Community Involvement

Invested in Pittsburgh Beyond the Courtroom

National Kidney Foundation

National Kidney Foundation

Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen has been very involved with the National Kidney Foundation. We sponsor their main annual event and participate in sponsoring their golf outings and events throughout the year.

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Our team has been a key sponsor for many years for the WPTLA 5K. This race sponsors the Steelwheelers, an organization founded to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for men and women in wheelchairs.

Lupus Foundation

Since our firm’s creation, we have sponsored and supported the Lupus Foundation’s annual events, golf outings, and efforts to make the life of those living with Lupus better.

Jewish Community Center

We proudly donate and sponsor the Jewish Community Center swim team which allows youths of all ages to compete in aquatics.

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Pitt Law School

Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen is a prime sponsor at the Pitt Law School annual reunion.

Recognized By the Community

What our clients say.

“This team is professional, compassionate, and highly skilled. My company has worked with them on a variety of cases and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of their services.”

Carolyn K. · Highly Skilled!

100+
Years combined experience

“The legal group at Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen was so sincere and helpful when I was involved in a vehicle accident. They kept me informed throughout the entire process and worked quickly…”

Jessica T.

“I chose to contact Kontos, Mengine, Killion, & Hassen and have them fight for my rights. I feel that this was the best decision that I could have made, and the outcome for me was without question better than I had expected.”

Dennis L. · Very, Very Happy!

“They kept me informed of every detail. I was 100% satisfied with the outcome. They always responded in a timely manner and explained in detail all situations.”

Marge B.

“This firm is all about the Law and has no time for BS! I have had a 100% success rate in all my legal matters with this firm to date! This firm has always been exemplary in its legal efforts.”

Jake D. · A Godsent!!!

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