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Judge Fitzgerald has more than 25 years of experience as a Bankruptcy Judge presiding over commercial and consumer matters in the Western District of Pennsylvania (where she was chief judge for five years) as well as in the District of Delaware (20 years), the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (8 years), and the U.S. Virgin Islands (9 years). Judi has unique experience in mass tort bankruptcies , having adjudicated more cases involving section 524(g) asbestos trusts than any other bankruptcy j...

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...

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

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...

Christine T. Elzer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christine T. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Christine T. Elzer 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 Christine T. Elzer is held by other lawyers.

Delia Bouwers Bianchin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Delia Bouwers practices law in Butler, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Delia Bouwers Bianchin 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 Delia Bouwers Bianchin is held by other lawyers.

Pittsburgh family lawyer Meghan L. Zupancic is trained and certified in collaborative family law, providing clients with superior representation for challenging family law issues and support through what is often the darkest time of their lives. Meghan strives to understand her clients and their goals and provide open communication to help them feel informed and confident throughout the legal process. She imparts clients with knowledge to help them successfully resolve a variety of family law...

Michael Stief is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Stief 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 Michael Stief is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Ambrose is a graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He is the senior partner at The Ambrose Law Firm in Erie, Pennsylvania. His practice is devoted to litigation, with a primary focus on Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. He also has extensive experience in complex civil litigation, including plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and commercial disputes, in both state and...

Peter J. Ennis represents employers before state and federal courts and agencies involving such claims as sexual harassment, race, sex, age and disability discrimination, wrongful discharge, breaches of covenants not to compete; cases arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act and ERISA, and various types of injunction proceedings. Peter has also handled many labor arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges involving a broad range of contract interpretation and disciplinary issues, includ...