Brian H. Simmons

Jennifer B. Hirneisen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jennifer B. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer B. Hirneisen since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer B. Hirneisen is held by other lawyers.

Trusted attorney since 1985 $500+ million in construction and design contracts drafted Defense of EPC Contractor against a $300 million delay claim by a major steel producer Sole Construction Attorney for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for 10 years AAA Arbitrator since 1990, Mediator since 1994 American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law – Governing Committee, Past Chairman of the Contracts Documents Division AIA/Master Builder’s Association Joint Committee, over 2...

Ms. Patchen focuses on medical malpractice defense; contract negotiation and litigation, including litigation of non-compete contracts and representation before state licensing boards, and personal injury litigation. Ms. Patchen has represented specialty groups including: interventional cardiology, OB/GYN, plastic surgery, urology, radiology, interventional radiology, family practice, internal medicine, nephrology, physiatry, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, general surgery, cardiothoracic ...

Henry Sneath specializes in complex business litigation, intellectual property , employment , DTSALaw® trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigation, cybersecurity, data breach and Artificial Intelligence (AI) law, products liability , catastrophic injury, probate, estates and trusts litigation , and insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. He is also a complex case certified mediator and Federal Court Special Master with Houston Harbaugh, P.C. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He and ...

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. Rated by ALM as a “Top Rated Lawyer” in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Maintains an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and competency. Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® every year since 2007 and has been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers’ Pennsylvania Top 50 Women list. Elected as a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Cou...

Steven W. Zoffer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - Real Estate. Steven W. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Steven W. Zoffer since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steven W. Zoffer is held by other lawyers.

John M. Cerilli represents employers with respect to all aspects of labor and employment law. His traditional labor law practice focuses on: The National Labor Relations Act Strikes and picketing Labor contract administration Arbitration Collective bargaining Union organizing Plant closings and mass layoffs Corporate transactions Wage and hour In his employment practice, John provides counseling and training on a wide range of employment matters, such as: Reductions-in-force Personnel policie...

Thomas A. Smock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Thomas A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Smock since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas A. Smock is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Mark Shepard is a shareholder in the Litigation Group of Babst Calland and currently serves as general counsel to the Firm. Prior to joining the firm, he served as chair of the litigation group for one of Pittsburgh’s largest law firms. Background as a Litigator Mr. Shepard focuses his practice in the areas of commercial, toxic tort, products liability and environmental litigation. He has represented clients as lead trial counsel in a variety of complex commercial litig...

Ronald J. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Ronald J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald J. Brown since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ronald J. Brown is held by other lawyers.