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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...

Area of Emphasis Rick Wiedman is a shareholder in the Environmental Group of Babst Calland. Mr. Wiedman has concentrated his practice in the areas of environmental business counseling and environmental litigation since 1980. He represents clients before federal and state environmental agencies, counsels clients on regulatory compliance issues, and advises on environmental considerations in a variety of business transactions. He also devotes significant time to the negotiation and prosecution ...

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...

Elizabeth M. Tarasi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Elizabeth M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth M. Tarasi since 2020. 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 Elizabeth M. Tarasi is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Mark Shepard is a shareholder in the Litigation Group of Babst Calland and currently serves as general counsel to the Firm. Prior to joining the firm, he served as chair of the litigation group for one of Pittsburgh’s largest law firms. Background as a Litigator Mr. Shepard focuses his practice in the areas of commercial, toxic tort, products liability and environmental litigation. He has represented clients as lead trial counsel in a variety of complex commercial litig...

Edward M. Vavro, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Edward M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Edward M. Vavro, Jr. since 2013. 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 Edward M. Vavro, Jr. is h...

Area of Emphasis Steve Antonelli is a shareholder and chair of the Employment and Labor Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Litigation, Energy and Natural Resources and Emerging Technologies groups. His practice includes representing employers of all sizes, from Fortune 500 companies, large healthcare organizations and the technology industry, to non-profit organizations and family-owned businesses. Mr. Antonelli counsels clients, in all phases of employment and labor law, from...

Terri Imbarlina Patak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Terri Imbarlina practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Terri Imbarlina Patak 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 Terri Imbarlina Patak is held by other...

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.

Area of Emphasis Don Bluedorn’s practice focuses primarily on water and wastewater management, site remediation/ brownfields, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste issues. Because of the technical nature of both the subject matter and his education, Mr. Bluedorn typically works closely with the client, technical consultants, and engineers during all phases of a project’s development. This team approach has been very successful with state and federal regulatory agencies in a number...