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Area of Emphasis Lindsay Howard is a shareholder in the Environmental Services group of Babst Calland. Since joining the firm, Mr. Howard has focused on issues related to complex site remediation, solid and hazardous waste, natural resource damages, and occupational safety and health for a broad array of clients, ranging from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Howard devotes a significant portion of his practice to counseling clients on the complexities associated with buying, ...

Erin Gibson Allen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Erin Gibson practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Gibson Allen 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 Erin Gibson Allen is held by other lawyers.

Gene Giotto is a trial attorney with three decades of experience. He has tried cases to verdict in dozens of jurisdictions across the country. Gene regularly represents corporate clients in consequential disputes involving seven or eight-digit damage claims and the potential for devastating reputational harm. Today, Gene’s trial practice encompasses several substantive legal areas: Health Law: Gene handles litigation involving health care entities and health regulations, with a particul...

Mark T. Phillis handles a wide range of employment issues with a focus on those related to the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also handles cases involving: Unlawful discrimination and harassment Employment litigation Wage and hour issues The Employee Retirement Income Security Act He represents employers in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and other administra...

Joe listens, counsels, and litigates to help clients resolve the problems they face with labor and employment law. He has represented employers in a wide range of labor-management issues, including contract negotiation and administration before mediators, fact-finders, and arbitrators. He has also represented employers in litigation before administrative agencies as well as federal and state court.Joe has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® list each year since 201...

Across Pennsylvania, Brian Vertz is viewed as a powerful advocate for his family law clients. For more than 25 years, Brian has zealously represented clients in complex child support cases, high net worth divorces, prenup enforcement cases, difficult custody disputes, and appeals up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. With his MBA background and financial training, Brian develops effective strategies for family law cases involving business valuation, executive compensation, double dipping, fam...

Mike has experience in all aspects of bankruptcy and commercial litigation . He has been involved in bankruptcy cases, large and small, throughout the United States. Mike represents major insurers in coverage disputes in both federal and state courts. Mike also counsels business clients in connection with all aspects of financial and real estate transactions, as well as providing general representation, especially to distressed companies, including health care providers such as Aliquippa Comm...

Mr. O’Connor has been a member of the firm for 20 years. His practice is devoted to the representation of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice cases. Brian also represents health care providers in litigation before the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. Mr. O’Connor has tried over 45 jury trials on behalf of physicians and hospitals throughout the counties of Western Pennsylvania and the Federal District Court in Pittsburgh and Erie. Mr. O’Connor has participat...

S. Craig Shamburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. S. Craig practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized S. Craig Shamburg since 2027. 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 S. Craig Shamburg is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Steve Antonelli is a shareholder and chair of the Employment and Labor Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources and Emerging Technologies groups. His practice includes representing employers of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies, large healthcare organizations and the technology industry, to non-profit organizations and family-owned businesses. Mr. Antonelli counsels clients, in all phases of employment and labor law, from...