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Matt Haverstick is a managing partner of the Firm and a partner in the Litigation Department. He represents government officials, private entities, and individuals in high-profile, media intensive litigation and appeals, ranging from major grand jury investigations to Pennsylvania Supreme Court arguments over the constitutionality of state laws. Referred to in media reports as “counsel of choice for state Republicans in a number of recent policy fights” for his work on matters tha...

Jessica E. Christie is an Associate in the Labor & Employment group of the Pittsburgh office. Her practice focuses on the defense of employers in workplace-related litigation, with particular emphasis on legal writing, research, and motion practice. She brings a broad civil litigation background to the group, having previously handled cases involving insurance defense, product liability, and medical malpractice. Jessica began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Gary ...

John VanLuvanee is acknowledged to be one of Pennsylvania’s premier land use attorneys. He handles zoning, subdivision and land development matters, as well as real estate transactional matters, for developers and property owners. During his career, he has been involved in many significant, precedent-setting land use cases decided by the Commonwealth Court and Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. VanLuvanee works closely with his clients in the acquisition of real estate for development and ...

Helene S. Jaron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Helene S., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helene S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carter N. Williamson is a construction practice attorney who has represented construction industry clients including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners. He has a background in litigating and resolving legal construction matters from routine common disputes to complex, multi-party litigation. He has resolved construction matters through litigation, arbitration and mediation in the five-county Philadelphia area, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsy...

Attorney Michael Cardamone is the Founder and President of Cardamone Law. He is a Certified Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Specialist with over 25 years of experience advocating for injured workers across Pennsylvania. He has received several accolades, including being named to the Best Attorneys of America List by Rue Ratings, America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and the Top 25 in Pennsylvania by The National Trial Lawyers. Michael holds a perfect 10 out of 10 rating on Avvo and has ...

Real estate and business attorney Michael V. Naseef joined Gawthrop Greenwood as a partner in 2024, less than a year after the law firm became one of the largest to support homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities, condominium associations and cooperatives across Pennsylvania in the residential and commercial arena. With more than 24 years of experience practicing in real estate and business law, Michael has represented developers, builders and investors in residential and commerci...

James J. McHugh, Jr. is a trial attorney with Lopez McHugh LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including medical malpractice, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Throughout his career, Mr. McHugh has handled matters involving serious injuries and wrongful death, with experience ranging from failure to diagnose cancer to complex pediatric litigation. Mr. M...

Jarad L. Silverstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Jarad L., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jarad L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert L. Sachs, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert L., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.