Carolyn Whitworth

Paul focuses his practice on corporate and health law. As a licensed physical therapist, he brings his unique knowledge of the health care industry to meet his client’s needs.

BRENDAN B. LUPETIN Lupetin & Unatin, LLC — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Brendan Lupetin is a founding partner of Lupetin & Unatin, LLC, a Pittsburgh-based plaintiff's firm exclusively representing individuals and families in medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases. For more than two decades, he has taken on hospitals, physicians, and corporations on behalf of people who have suffered devastating, life-altering harm — and has consistently delivered results wh...

Roger H. Taft is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Illig whose primary areas of practice are employment litigation, including employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, and complex commercial litigation. In his litigation practice, Mr. Taft represents clients in federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, as well as in federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Taft enjoys travel, golf, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Darren Oglesby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Darren practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Darren Oglesby 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 Darren Oglesby is held by other lawyers.

A Director in Houston Harbaugh's Estates and Trusts Group , Heidi Rai Stewart assists individuals in the creation of estate plans, probate, and estate and trust administration. Her work in these areas extends to Special Needs planning and Long Term Care planning, including Elder Law . As a natural outcome of her practice, she has gained significant experience in Orphans’ Court matters such as Will contests, guardianships, and actions relating to undue influence, and breaches of fiduciar...

Attorney Brad Mellor joined Bowles Rice in June 2018, bringing 30 years of experience to the firm’s Construction Law Team. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and works from the firm’s Southpointe, Pennsylvania office. His wide range of experience in the construction industry includes contract preparation and negotiation, contract enforcement through litigation or arbitration and dispute avoidance and resolution. Brad advises clients through every phase of a const...

Noah Fardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Noah practices law in Sewickley, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Noah Fardo since 2026. 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 Noah Fardo is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan M. Fingeret is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jonathan M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan M. Fingeret since 2025. 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 Jonathan M. Fingeret is held by other lawyers.

Shelly R. Pagac is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shelly R. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Shelly R. Pagac since 2021. 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 Shelly R. Pagac is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Chip Babst is Chairman of the Firm and is a member of the Environmental and Energy and Natural Resources groups. Mr. Babst has more than 40 years of experience in providing counsel on environmental matters to both private and public clients. Mr. Babst is a nationally-recognized authority on Clean Air Act issues and has handled complex permitting and compliance issues at federal, state and local levels throughout the United States. His experience in dealing with federal and st...