James M. "Jim" Girman

Eric A. Schaffer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Eric A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Eric A. Schaffer since 2005. 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 Eric A. Schaffer is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Steve Antonelli is a shareholder and chair of the Employment and Labor Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources and Emerging Technologies groups. His practice includes representing employers of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies, large healthcare organizations and the technology industry, to non-profit organizations and family-owned businesses. Mr. Antonelli counsels clients, in all phases of employment and labor law, from...

Maureen Kowalski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Maureen practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Maureen Kowalski since 2006. 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 Maureen Kowalski is held by other lawyers.

James B. Toohey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James B. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized James B. Toohey since 2019. 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 James B. Toohey is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Joe Reinhart is a shareholder and former co-chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Firm’s Environmental Group. His environmental practice focuses on areas of environmental law that concern oil and gas well development, chemical plant operations, coal mining and non-coal mining. In addition, Mr. Reinhart’s practice includes the application of state and federal laws governing the disposal of produced waters and o...

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.

David has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has argued in the U.S. Courts of Appeals on multiple occasions. From 2000 to July 2005, David left private practice to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. There he handled a variety of criminal prosecutions and investigations and worked closely with representatives of financial institutions, including internal auditors, compliance offi...

Reid B. Roberts is a founding shareholder in the firm Bunde & Roberts. He has practiced family law for more than 30 years. Reid provides the highest level of professional service to protect the interests of his clients and their families. He is a respected advocate, negotiator and litigator, and one of only approximately 70 members selected to the Pennsylvania chapter of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, whose mission is to promote the highest degree of professional...

Area of Emphasis Sean Keegan is senior counsel in the Litigation and Employment and Labor groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Keegan has a broad range of litigation experience in several practice areas including commercial, labor and employment, energy, and maritime. He has experience defending shareholder dispute claims, oil and gas lease disputes, insurance claims, and premises liability claims. Mr. Keegan has represented clients in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. Backg...

Area of Emphasis Harley Stone is of counsel in Babst Calland’s Public Sector and Energy and Natural Resources groups. He provides a wide range of services to municipal governments, authorities, and private developers, with an emphasis on municipal permitting, planning, land use, and zoning. A seasoned trial lawyer, Mr. Stone has many years of experience as a litigator in the areas of municipal law, employment law, eminent domain, and tax assessment appeals. Mr. Stone has represented pub...