David S. "Dave" Horvitz

Stephen M. Houghton is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has devoted 100% of his time to civil litigation with wide experience in product liability, medical malpractice, transportation, and commercial litigation. He is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Houghton is a national lecturer in Continuing Legal Education Programs. He is Vice President of the Pittsburgh Association of Phi Beta Kappa and member of the Equal Justice Ca...

Area of Emphasis Michael Winek is a member of the Environmental and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Winek has extensive experience in a wide range of environmental regulatory programs, with an emphasis on regulatory issues arising under the Clean Air Act. Mr. Winek devotes a substantial amount of time advising clients on complex air permitting issues (such as PSD, NSR and state construction permits) for plant expansions and projects. In addition to new source permitt...

Area of Emphasis Erin Hamilton is a shareholder in Babst Calland’s Litigation Group. Ms. Hamilton specializes in commercial litigation and insurance coverage counseling and litigation. As part of her practice, she advises and represents businesses in the full spectrum of legal disputes and problems affecting business such as those involving commercial contracts, business torts, employment matters, environmental suits, product liability claims, corporate governance, fraud and various sta...

George P. Kachulis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. George P. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized George P. Kachulis since 2012. 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 George P. Kachulis is held by other...

Marla N. Presley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marla N. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Marla N. Presley 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 Marla N. Presley is held by other lawyers.

Philip K. Kontul is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Philip K. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Philip K. Kontul 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 Philip K. Kontul is held by other lawyers.

Ron concentrates his practice in the areas of debtors’ and creditors’ rights, emphasizing both business and consumer insolvency/bankruptcy law, receiverships and out-of-court workouts. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008, his practice includes the representation of debtors and creditors in all facets of insolvency matters. Businesses and individuals rely upon his counsel in numerous other commercial situations, including transactions and dispute resolution matters, co...

Jeffrey A. Pribanic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Jeffrey A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Pribanic 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 Jeffrey A. Pribanic is held by ...

Area of Emphasis Rick Wiedman is a shareholder in the Environmental Group of Babst Calland. Mr. Wiedman has concentrated his practice in the areas of environmental business counseling and environmental litigation since 1980. He represents clients before federal and state environmental agencies, counsels clients on regulatory compliance issues, and advises on environmental considerations in a variety of business transactions. He also devotes significant time to the negotiation and prosecution ...

Ernest J. Pribanic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ernest J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ernest J. Pribanic 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 i...