George L. Stewart II

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...

Since joining the firm in 1988, George Snyder has focused his practice on commercial bankruptcy and insolvency law. Recognized as one of the leading bankruptcy lawyers in Pennsylvania and voted one of the best bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights lawyers in the country, George works with both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy workout matters. Although his practice is primarily regionally based, George has represented creditors and other parties in interest in bankruptcy ...

Robert J. Burnett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Robert J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Burnett 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 Robert J. Burnett is held by other lawyers.

Roger H. Taft is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Illig whose primary areas of practice are employment litigation, including employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, and complex commercial litigation. In his litigation practice, Mr. Taft represents clients in federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, as well as in federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Taft enjoys travel, golf, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Mike concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, election and commercial law. His experience includes representing banks, construction companies, elected officials, and other large and small companies throughout the region. Also, his experience includes: bankruptcy litigation; election challenges; perfecting and defending mechanics’ lien claims; construction defect claims; Uniform Commercial Code litigation; and defending statutory liability claims against lenders. Early in hi...

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

Beverly represents clients in: Bankruptcy and Reorganization Proceedings; State and Federal Receiverships; Workouts and Loan Restructurings; Forbearance Agreements; Enforcement Actions and Liquidations; Asset Acquisitions; Agricultural Lending and Agribusiness Issues; Negotiable Instrument Issues, Letters of Credit; Supply Agreements Terms, Contract Analysis; Marcellus and Energy; Mechanics Liens and Municipal Insolvency. Prior to joining the firm, Beverly was Assistant Counsel at the U.S. De...

Area of Emphasis Chip Babst is Chairman of the Firm and is a member of the Environmental and Energy and Natural Resources groups. Mr. Babst has more than 40 years of experience in providing counsel on environmental matters to both private and public clients. Mr. Babst is a nationally-recognized authority on Clean Air Act issues and has handled complex permitting and compliance issues at federal, state and local levels throughout the United States. His experience in dealing with federal and st...

Dave Chmiel joined Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel in 2009 and focuses his practice in the defense of physicians and dentists, hospitals and long term care facilities and a host of other healthcare and medical providers, including physicians assistants, nurses, physical therapists and certified nurse anesthetists to name a few. Mr. Chmiel pursued his undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Pi...

Raymond J. Conlon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Raymond J. practices law in Butler, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Raymond J. Conlon since 2015. 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 Raymond J. Conlon is held by other lawyers.