Jonathan Gesk

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...

Pittsburgh Family Lawyer Joseph R. Williams is a tenacious litigator and accomplished negotiator admired by his peers for consistent advocacy and effective leadership. A skilled litigator who also is well-versed certified in collaborative divorce, Pittsburgh family lawyer Joseph R. Williams puts clients in the driver’s seat and helps them navigate a wide range of family law concerns to reach their goals. Joe thrives on the challenges of each unique client situation in a diverse, compreh...

Marla N. Presley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marla N. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Marla N. Presley since 2021. 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 Marla N. Presley is held by other lawyers.

John M. Hartzell, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. John M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Hartzell, Jr. 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 M. Hartzell, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Mark J. Kuhar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark J. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Mark J. Kuhar since 2018. 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 Mark J. Kuhar is held by other lawyers.

Richard J. Federowicz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Richard J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Richard J. Federowicz since 2012. 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 Richard J. Federowicz is held by other lawyers.

Judge Fitzgerald has more than 25 years of experience as a Bankruptcy Judge presiding over commercial and consumer matters in the Western District of Pennsylvania (where she was chief judge for five years) as well as in the District of Delaware (20 years), the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (8 years), and the U.S. Virgin Islands (9 years). Judi has unique experience in mass tort bankruptcies , having adjudicated more cases involving section 524(g) asbestos trusts than any other bankruptcy j...

Gene Giotto is a trial attorney with three decades of experience. He has tried cases to verdict in dozens of jurisdictions across the country. Gene regularly represents corporate clients in consequential disputes involving seven or eight-digit damage claims and the potential for devastating reputational harm. Today, Gene’s trial practice encompasses several substantive legal areas: Health Law: Gene handles litigation involving health care entities and health regulations, with a particul...

Todd Gibson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Todd practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Todd Gibson 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 Todd Gibson is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Mary Binker is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial, Emerging Technologies, and Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Binker’s practice focuses primarily on corporate and transactional matters, including negotiation of commercial contracts and real estate acquisitions, leasing, and management agreements. Ms. Binker advises businesses of various sizes and complexity, in a broad range of industries including chemical, energy and real estat...