Eric C. Springer

Thomas is co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Department and concentrates his practice on representing management in many aspects of labor, employment, and employment-related litigation. Tom’s traditional labor practice includes representing employers during union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitrations. He has represented employers in litigation involving race, sex, sexual harassment, age and disability discrimination, and against claims allegi...

John T. Vogel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. John T. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John T. Vogel 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 John T. Vogel is held by other lawyers.

Emilie R. Hammerstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Emilie R. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Emilie R. Hammerstein 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 Emilie R. Hammerstein is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Smith Presta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lisa Smith practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Smith Presta 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 Smith Presta 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...

Mariah L. Passarelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mariah L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Mariah L. Passarelli since 2018. 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 Mariah L. Passarelli is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Patchen focuses on medical malpractice defense; contract negotiation and litigation, including litigation of non-compete contracts and representation before state licensing boards, and personal injury litigation. Ms. Patchen has represented specialty groups including: interventional cardiology, OB/GYN, plastic surgery, urology, radiology, interventional radiology, family practice, internal medicine, nephrology, physiatry, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, general surgery, cardiothoracic ...

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.

Maria Greco Danaher regularly represents and counsels companies in employment related matters. She specializes in representing management in labor relations and employment litigation, and in training, counseling, and advising human resource departments and corporate management on these topics. Her prior experience includes having acted as in-house litigation counsel for a Fortune 100 company based in Pittsburgh , where she assisted in oversight and management of litigation done by outside cou...

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...