Jack J. Kessler

Mark T. Phillis handles a wide range of employment issues with a focus on those related to the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also handles cases involving: Unlawful discrimination and harassment Employment litigation Wage and hour issues The Employee Retirement Income Security Act He represents employers in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and other administra...

Jeffrey J. Wetzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jeffrey J., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heather Trostle Smith, a partner with Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg, applies her experience in multifaceted family law issues to advocate for clients in all types of divorce, support and custody cases, including those with complex financial estates and high net worth individuals. Heather began her legal career in Pittsburgh concentrating in commercial matters, professional liability, personal injury law and family law with a well-known commercial litigation firm. Her keen ability to...

Samuel H. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Samuel H., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shannon Crew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Shannon, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Henry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. David, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas C. Baumann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Thomas C., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas A. Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Douglas A., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Liberty J. Weyandt is the Chair of the Family Law Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in family matters including divorce, equitable distribution, support, child custody, and pre and post nuptial agreements. Liberty has more than 23 years of experience litigating various family matters in several Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny and Butler counties. In addition to extensive, traditional litigation experience, she is also a trained Collaborative Law attorney and Mediator. L...

Area of Emphasis Peter Schnore helps his clients resolve real estate-related disputes including real estate tax-assessment appeals, eminent domain proceedings, and Pennsylvania real estate broker’s fee disputes, planned community, condominium, boundary and title disputes. Mr. Schnore also negotiates real estate leases, easements, and related agreements. One area of concentration in Mr. Schnore’s practice is real property tax assessment appeals. He represents commercial and industr...