David A. Damico

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...

Todd M. Begg focuses his practice on divorce, equitable distribution and custody matters with an emphasis on custody litigation. Having practiced almost exclusively in this area for more than 20 years, Todd is known as an articulate and experienced attorney, well-versed in statutes and case law. With a background in psychology and sociology, Todd is extremely comfortable litigating cases, including high-conflict cases, which may include issues of addiction, mental illness, or abuse. His educa...

Nicholas R. Pagliari is a Partner with the Firm. As Chair of MacDonald Illig's Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights practice group, Mr. Pagliari's practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, bankruptcy related litigation and collection matters. He primarily represents corporate debtors, secured creditors, chapter 7 and chapter 11 trustees, and other entities involved in bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney Pagliari is also an approved mediator in the United Stat...

Timothy A. Gallagher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Timothy A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy A. Gallagher 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 Timothy A. Gallagher is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Kevin Garber is a shareholder in the Environmental and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland, practicing out of the firm’s Pittsburgh and State College offices. Mr. Garber concentrates much of his practice in the areas of natural resources law and water law. He represents mining and oil and gas companies in the conventional and unconventional industries on a broad range of environmental issues including permitting, water supply and treatment, and resource...

James Killeen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized James Killeen 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 James Killeen is held by other lawyers.

Patrick E. Sweeney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Patrick E. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick E. Sweeney since 2001. 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 Patrick E. Sweeney is held by other lawyers.

Alex Thomson is chair of Houston Harbaugh's Business Law Practice group. He serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of businesses from start-ups to large multi-nationals and represents clients in a diverse set of industries from software to international consulting to steel manufacturing. He also represents non-profit organizations such as foundations and churches as well as professional service businesses such as medical, dental and veterinary practices, and accounting and law firm...

Matt represents public school districts and school entities as solicitor, labor counsel, and special counsel. He also serves private sector clients predominantly in general commercial litigation, most frequently in construction-related disputes. Education Law: Matt currently serves as solicitor for various school entities throughout Western Pennsylvania, including several public school districts and vocational-technical schools. As solicitor for these entities, his experience includes: Review...

Area of Emphasis Mary Binker is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial, Emerging Technologies, and Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Binker’s practice focuses primarily on corporate and transactional matters, including negotiation of commercial contracts and real estate acquisitions, leasing, and management agreements. Ms. Binker advises businesses of various sizes and complexity, in a broad range of industries including chemical, energy and real estat...