Mr. Delnore has a multifaceted practice that emphasizes complex civil cases including construction and insurance coverage disputes in both litigation and arbitration fora. In the construction field, Mr. Delnore has worked on tort and contract litigation arising from many different projects and involving various specific issues, ranging from performance to payment. Mr. Delnore’s expertise in insurance coverage is broad and includes a variety of first- and third-party coverages including builder’s risk, property, commercial general liability, products & completed operations, environmental, title, professional liability, cyber risk, directors & officers, and employers’ liability. He has represented a variety of clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to Dow 30 corporations, in industries including construction, manufacturing, oil & gas production, midstream, hospitality, financial services, and storage. He has been responsible for matters ranging in size from thousands to billions of dollars.

Mr. Delnore has extensive experience in all aspects of state and federal civil litigation, from pre-complaint strategy through discovery and motion practice and trial to appeals and collection. He has appeared in state and federal trial and appellate courtrooms across Pennsylvania and in other states. He also has significant experience in various forms of nonjudicial dispute resolution such as arbitration, mediation, and direct negotiation. In addition, he has managed many electronic discovery projects, always prioritizing efficiency and value while complying with the highest legal and professional standards.

Mr. Delnore also has significant experience in negotiating and drafting contracts for construction and equipment purchase. He has provided advice to clients on many aspects of their business operations including jobsite and vehicle fleet monitoring, insurance placement, cyber risk, and standard contract terms.

Mr. Delnore has maintained an active pro bono practice representing underserved clients, including domestic violence victims, incarcerated persons, and juvenile offenders. He is especially proud of his work representing individuals in Pennsylvania who were unconstitutionally sentenced to life without parole for offenses committed as minors. In that capacity, he served as counsel in the first resentencing hearings in Butler and Fayette Counties.

  • Dingess, Foster, Luciana, Davidson & Chleboski LLP, 2017 – Present
  • K&L Gates, LLP, 2011 – 2017
  • Prior non-legal experience in title insurance underwriting, higher education instruction, and educational publishing

  • American Bar Association
  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Fluent French
  • Pittsburgh Pirates Season Ticket Holder and Unofficial Scorekeeper

Representative Engagements

Dispute Resolution

  • Represented prime contractor on two high-rise projects in arbitration to recover from subcontractor default insurer and in related subrogation litigation against defaulting subcontractor.
  • Represented prime contractor on major high-speed rail project in series of mediations and arbitrations to resolve disputes with owner over increased costs and delays, including environmental and COVID-19 issues.
  • Represented prime contractor on underground infrastructure project in insurance coverage litigation.
  • Represented chemical manufacturer in disputes with insurers over coverage of products liability claims under Bermuda-form policies with London-seated arbitrations.
  • Represented prime contractor in litigation with subcontractors over responsibility for compensation to injured construction worker.
  • Represented homeowners in litigation against builder, seller, and real estate agent regarding failure to complete construction.
  • Represented a bank in receivership and foreclosure actions involving more than $17 million in loans secured by rental properties.
  • Represented oil & gas company in dispute with surface estate owner over alleged contamination and loss of use of property.
  • Represented solar power project owner in payment dispute with contractor.
  • Represented residential project owner in payment disputes with multiple contractors and subcontractors.
  • Represented prime contractor in payment dispute with owner on medical facility construction project.
  • Represented former owner of trucking company in employee injury case.

Contract Negotiation & Drafting

  • Represented hydroelectric project owner in contract negotiations with construction manager.
  • Represented European equipment manufacturer in purchase order and service contract negotiations with coal mine operator.
  • Represented Canadian equipment manufacturer in purchase order negotiations with coal mine operator.