John B. Fessler

Area of Emphasis Justine Kasznica is a shareholder and chair of the Emerging Technologies Group at Babst Calland. With a focus on technology and commercial transactions, she represents clients in sectors including robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, drones, and commercial space. Her work includes advising technology companies, investor groups, universities, and research institutions on matters related to software, SaaS, IoT, and AI products and services. Her experience als...

R. Henry Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. R. Henry practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized R. Henry Moore since 2009. 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 R. Henry Moore is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Conti is President and Chief Executive Offier at Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. where he specializes in the representation of health care providers, primarily in connection with the defense of professional negligence suits. In over 25 years of practice, Mr. Conti has represented virtually every major health care institution in the region. This representation has included matters in Ohio and West Virginia. In the past five years alone, Mr. Conti has received defense verdicts in 19 me...

Scott Duffy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Scott practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Duffy since 2027. 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 Scott Duffy is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Draskovic is a Senior Partner with the law firm of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP, a member of the firm's Litigation and Labor Departments, and Chairman of the firm's Workers' Compensation Group. Mr. Draskovic practices exclusively in the areas of civil litigation and workers' compensation. His litigation practice consists primarily of defending insurance carriers and businesses from all variety of claims. He has tried cases in both the state and federal courts. His employment ...

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

Litigation Walter’s litigation work has been primarily in the civil area -- commercial disputes of all types, including trade secrets, real estate agreements, products liability, defamation claims, First Amendment access actions, business and employment contracts, non-competition provisions, wrongful termination suits, and discrimination and harassment cases. He has litigated numerous cases in the state and federal courts throughout the United States, including cases in Pennsylvania, Ne...

Sheri L. Giger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheri L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Sheri L. Giger since 2023. 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 Sheri L. Giger is held by other lawyers.

With a focus on business law, Dave regularly represents real estate developers, small and closely held service providers, manufacturers, professional services, lenders, and public companies. Among the many business related matters he assists with include: Negotiation and documentation Organizational governance Structuring developmental or joint venture projects Mergers and acquisitions Restructuring Project finance Extension of credit facilities Raising debt and equity Administrative and regu...

Area of Emphasis Gary Steinbauer is a shareholder in the Environmental Group of Babst Calland. Mr. Steinbauer advises clients on a wide variety of matters arising under major federal and state environmental regulatory programs. He provides strategic advice on permitting matters, day-to-day compliance needs, government investigations, and enforcement actions. Mr. Steinbauer regularly works with companies in the chemical, mining, metals, oil and gas, petroleum refining, power generation and dis...