John E. Stember

Nicholas R. Pagliari is a Partner with the Firm. As Chair of MacDonald Illig's Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights practice group, Mr. Pagliari's practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, bankruptcy related litigation and collection matters. He primarily represents corporate debtors, secured creditors, chapter 7 and chapter 11 trustees, and other entities involved in bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney Pagliari is also an approved mediator in the United Stat...

John J. Mehler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John J. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Mehler 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 John J. Mehler is held by other lawyers.

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. Rated by ALM as a “Top Rated Lawyer” in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Maintains an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for ethics and competency. Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® every year since 2007 and has been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers’ Pennsylvania Top 50 Women list. Elected as a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Cou...

Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases. She was named a partner at Pollock Begg in 2025. Lindsay uses her experience and affinity for alternative dispute resolution options to help clients through exceptionally vulnerable times. As a certified mediator and collaborative family lawyer, she strives to meet clients’ legal requirements while respecting their privacy, ...

Samuel H. Simon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Samuel H. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel H. Simon since 2025. 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 Samuel H. Simon is held by other lawyers.

Christopher J. Rayl joined Cozen O'Connor in 2024 and has over 35 years of experience in the public and municipal finance space with a particular focus on working with health care, higher education, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), and other 501(c)(3) organizations. He has worked with nonprofits, state and local government issuers, underwriters, and lenders as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, or lender's counsel. He has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating often...

Emily E. Town is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Emily E. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Emily E. Town 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 Emily E. Town is held by other lawyers.

Vincent Scaglione, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Vincent practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Vincent Scaglione, Jr. since 2011. 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 pr...

Stephen M. Houghton is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has devoted 100% of his time to civil litigation with wide experience in product liability, medical malpractice, transportation, and commercial litigation. He is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Houghton is a national lecturer in Continuing Legal Education Programs. He is Vice President of the Pittsburgh Association of Phi Beta Kappa and member of the Equal Justice Ca...

Bob has been practicing law for more than 30 years, primarily in the area of labor and employment law. His clients range from global manufacturing companies to colleges, counties, municipalities, and school districts. He has extensive experience in Act 111 police and fire negotiations and arbitration. Bob has handled over 200 labor arbitrations and negotiated collective bargaining agreements with every major union representing private and public employees, including AFSCME, PSEA, SEIU, the Te...