Kirsten Balzer Miniscalco

Carol joined the firm as a Partner in 2022 in the Wills, Trusts and Estates Department. She focuses her practice on all aspects of estate planning and estate administration. Carol previously was the managing partner of Davis Bennett Spiess & Livingood – a firm which had been serving individuals, families and businesses on Philadelphia’s Main Line since 1930. Along with the support of Timoney Knox, Carol continues to bring large firm services with a focus on building long-stand...

Ashleigh Quinn Gallagher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Ashleigh practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ashleigh Quinn Gallagher 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 Ashleigh Quinn Gallagher is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan E. Becker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jonathan E. practices law in Media, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan E. Becker 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 Jonathan E. Becker is held by other lawyers.

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

Leah Cilo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Leah practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Leah Cilo 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 Leah Cilo is held by other lawyers.

Steve was born, raised, educated and has spent his professional life in the southeastern Pennsylvania region graduating from Haverford College with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and from Temple University School of Law in 1975 with a juris doctorate. He always preferred representing “real people” like those he grew up with and had known all his life, and fighting for the underdog. Representing injured victims of doctor, hospital and nursing mistakes, and of other types of...

John H. Filice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Mr. Filice, a Partner with the law firm of Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C., Colmar, PA, joined the firm in 2001 after graduating cum laude from the Universit...

Patricia M. Giordano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patricia M. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia M. Giordano 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 Patricia M. Giordano is hel...

John represents a broad array of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller closely held businesses, facing diverse environmental issues. John is co-practice leader of the firm's New Jersey practice, is a partner in the firm’s environmental litigation group, and is also regularly called upon by clients to handle site remediation matters and complex negotiations with government entities and private parties. John’s work on contaminated sediment sites and related litigati...

Jason M. Shargel joined the firm’s Philadelphia office in March 2009 as a member in the Business Law Department. Jason practices in the firm's Corporate Law Practice Group, and has more than 30 years of experience in the private practice of corporate and securities law. Having begun his career in the SEC's Enforcement Division, his practice includes mergers and acquisitions, as well as the representation of issuers and funds in venture capital, growth capital and other private equity fi...