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Attorney Brad Mellor joined Bowles Rice in June 2018, bringing 30 years of experience to the firm’s Construction Law Team. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and works from the firm’s Southpointe, Pennsylvania office. His wide range of experience in the construction industry includes contract preparation and negotiation, contract enforcement through litigation or arbitration and dispute avoidance and resolution. Brad advises clients through every phase of a const...

Trusted attorney since 1985 $500+ million in construction and design contracts drafted Defense of EPC Contractor against a $300 million delay claim by a major steel producer Sole Construction Attorney for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for 10 years AAA Arbitrator since 1990, Mediator since 1994 American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law – Governing Committee, Past Chairman of the Contracts Documents Division AIA/Master Builder’s Association Joint Committee, over 2...

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...

Steven E. Riley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Steven E. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Steven E. Riley, Jr. since 2008. 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 ...

David W. Ross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. David W. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized David W. Ross 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 David W. Ross 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...

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.

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

Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free workplace. When employers find themselves facing employment litigation, Brian has assisted them in any a...

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...