John M. Sylvester

Area of Emphasis Lindsay Howard is a shareholder in the Environmental Services group of Babst Calland. Since joining the firm, Mr. Howard has focused on issues related to complex site remediation, solid and hazardous waste, natural resource damages, and occupational safety and health for a broad array of clients, ranging from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Howard devotes a significant portion of his practice to counseling clients on the complexities associated with buying, ...

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...

Michael A. Cassidy, Esq. Mike is a healthcare lawyer focusing on compliance, credentialing, peer review, reimbursement, contracts, HIT, HIPAA, and telehealth issues for physicians. Health Information Technology (HIT) : Electronic health records, telehealth and telemedicine, and licensing Reimbursement : Medicare and third party payment, managed care contracting, business structures, and joint ventures Compliance : Anti-kickback, Stark, audits, and investigations Credentialing : Medical staff ...

James M. Berent is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Berent 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 James M. Berent is held by other lawyers.

Jay Alberstadt is a senior partner with MacDonald Illig. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial and economic development, conventional and tax-exempt financing, and estate planning and administration. He provides legal services to individuals, business entities, lending institutions, municipal authorities and development agencies. Mr. Alberstadt handles matters ranging from residential real estate transactions to detailed title and development issues. He also pro...

Armand Leonelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Armand practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Armand Leonelli since 2024. 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 Armand Leonelli is held by other lawyers.

Howard A. Chajson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Howard A. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Howard A. Chajson since 2010. 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 Howard A. Chajson is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Erin Hamilton is a shareholder in Babst Calland’s Litigation Group. Ms. Hamilton specializes in commercial litigation and insurance coverage counseling and litigation. As part of her practice, she advises and represents businesses in the full spectrum of legal disputes and problems affecting business such as those involving commercial contracts, business torts, employment matters, environmental suits, product liability claims, corporate governance, fraud and various sta...

Christopher Jacobs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Jacobs since 2024. 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 Christopher Jacobs is held by ot...

Area of Emphasis Kevin Douglass is a shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources, and Emerging Technologies groups. Mr. Douglass currently serves as chair of the Firm’s Litigation Group. He is a complex commercial litigator with significant trial experience in a variety of forums including federal, state and bankruptcy courts and private arbitrations. In addition, he is a certified mediator and has served as an arbitrator in commercial and oil and gas disput...