David J. "Dave" Strasser

Irv currently serves as the firm's Managing Shareholder. He concentrates his practice on land use, zoning , and real estate litigation. Prior to joining Tucker Arensberg, he served as in-house counsel to the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. He has represented land owners and developers before planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, governing bodies, administrative agencies, and the Court of Common Pleas. In addition, Irv serves as counsel to numerous food service and restaura...

Katelyn O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Katelyn, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katelyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth G. Scholtz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Kenneth G., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Terry Murphy has represented employers for more than 30 years in all aspects of labor and employment law, including: Discrimination and employment jury trials Employment class actions Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions Equal Employment Opportunity Commission litigation National Labor Relations Board proceedings Collective bargaining Labor arbitration Complex transaction advice He practices regularly in multiple federal district courts and has extensive knowledge of: Title VII The Ame...

Attorney Richard Rosenthal has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating based on legal ability and general ethical standards. He was selected as one of their “2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law.” He also made the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers from 2006 - 2019. Based on the results of the Super Lawyers selection process, Attorney Rosenthal was also listed as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2010-2019 and as one ...

Partner Alexandra L. Kovalchick brings nearly 15 years of experience in diverse family law matters including divorce, support, custody and protection from abuse to Pollock Begg. Aggressive, yet practical and creative in her law practice, Alex connects with her clients early on by identifying their ultimate goals and plans her strategies for the case with those goals in mind. Alex believes in being straightforward with her clients and empowering them with the information necessary to make info...

Shannon Crew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Shannon, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Efrem M. Grail is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Efrem M., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Efrem M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jaclyn Faulds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jaclyn, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaclyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.