Julie R. Colton

Across Pennsylvania, Brian Vertz is viewed as a powerful advocate for his family law clients. For more than 25 years, Brian has zealously represented clients in complex child support cases, high net worth divorces, prenup enforcement cases, difficult custody disputes, and appeals up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. With his MBA background and financial training, Brian develops effective strategies for family law cases involving business valuation, executive compensation, double dipping, fam...

R. Kent Hornbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. R. Kent practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized R. Kent Hornbrook 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 R. Kent Hornbrook is held by other lawyers.

Gary’s practice is focused in the estates and trusts field, frequently establishing guardianships for his clients; as well as municipal law and litigation . His practice involves legal issues relating to geriatrics and mental health. Gary receives referrals from social workers at numerous hospitals and nursing care facilities relating to guardianships, powers of attorney, estate planning, and medical assistance (Medicaid) qualification. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for patients&...

Cassidy L. Neal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Cassidy L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Cassidy L. Neal 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 Cassidy L. Neal is held by other lawyers.

Noah Fardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Noah practices law in Sewickley, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Noah Fardo 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 Noah Fardo is held by other lawyers.

J. Lawson Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Railroad Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. J. Lawson practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized J. Lawson Johnston 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 J. Lawson Johnston is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Michael Fink is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial and Emerging Technologies groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Fink focuses his practice on assisting high-tech start-up ventures with both fundraising and general corporate or governance matters. He also counsels clients with technology transactions and licensing, and he works on both the buy-side and the sell-side in mergers and acquisitions in the technology, real estate, energy, and healthcare sectors. Entity selection...

Marie De Forest Garcia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marie De Forest practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Marie De Forest Garcia since 2022. 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 Marie De Forest Garcia is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Delaney is a Senior Partner at MacDonald Illig. He concentrates his practice in the area of Commercial Litigation. During the course of his career, Mr. Delaney has litigated disputes in the federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania and in various other jurisdictions. He has also handled numerous complex commercial disputes before arbitration tribunals, including panels convened through the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Delaney h...

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...