Carl A. Misitano

Area of Emphasis Frank Clements is a founding shareholder of Babst Calland. Mr. Clements is experienced in a variety of corporate, finance and commercial transactions. He has a strong background in energy and environmental law. His practice is focused on business transaction work, particularly the acquisition and disposition of businesses and the formation of joint ventures, predominately in the industrial sector. In addition to his M&A practice, Mr. Clements has structured and negotiated...

Michelle Yarbrough Korb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michelle practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Yarbrough Korb since 2022. 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 Michelle Yarbrough Korb is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Alyssa Golfieri is a shareholder in the Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning, and Corporate and Commercial groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Golfieri assists private and public sector clients primarily on land use and real estate transactions and disputes, with a strong emphasis on zoning, subdivision, and land development. Ms. Golfieri advises and represents private sector clients on a wide array of land use and real estate related matters, including acquisitions, leases, easements, ...

Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases. She was named a partner at Pollock Begg in 2025. Lindsay uses her experience and affinity for alternative dispute resolution options to help clients through exceptionally vulnerable times. As a certified mediator and collaborative family lawyer, she strives to meet clients’ legal requirements while respecting their privacy, ...

Melinda Ghilardi is a trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience. Prior to joining Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, Melinda worked with the Federal Defender’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for over three decades. Melinda began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Lackawanna County.

Mike concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, election and commercial law. His experience includes representing banks, construction companies, elected officials, and other large and small companies throughout the region. Also, his experience includes: bankruptcy litigation; election challenges; perfecting and defending mechanics’ lien claims; construction defect claims; Uniform Commercial Code litigation; and defending statutory liability claims against lenders. Early in hi...

Howard A. Chajson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Howard A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Howard A. Chajson since 2010. 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 Howard A. Chajson is held by other lawyers.

Shannon S. Vukmir is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Shannon S. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon S. Vukmir since 2020. 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 Shannon S. Vukmir is held by other lawyers.

Chair of Houston Harbaugh’s Health Law Practice, Jessica works almost exclusively with health care entities and health practitioners. She has extensive experience with: Drafting and negotiating physician employment agreements from both the physician and employer perspectives Negotiating contracts between physicians and hospitals Preparing purchase agreements to govern the sale of medical practices Advising on corporate governance issues, from practice formation to dissolution Developing...

Area of Emphasis Steve Silverman is a shareholder in the Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on restrictive covenants and theft of trade secret cases involving departing employees. Mr. Silverman represents both employers and employees in such matters but primarily advises employers on unfair competition, employee raiding and non-competition agreements. In particular, he regu...