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Shelly R. Pagac is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shelly R., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shelly R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ira Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Municipal Law. Ira, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ira is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Area of Emphasis Steve Silverman is a shareholder in the Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on restrictive covenants and theft of trade secret cases involving departing employees. Mr. Silverman represents both employers and employees in such matters but primarily advises employers on unfair competition, employee raiding and non-competition agreements. In particular, he regu...

Mariah L. Passarelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mariah L., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mariah L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melinda Ghilardi is a trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience. Prior to joining Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, Melinda worked with the Federal Defender’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for over three decades. Melinda began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Lackawanna County.

Terry Murphy has represented employers for more than 30 years in all aspects of labor and employment law, including: Discrimination and employment jury trials Employment class actions Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions Equal Employment Opportunity Commission litigation National Labor Relations Board proceedings Collective bargaining Labor arbitration Complex transaction advice He practices regularly in multiple federal district courts and has extensive knowledge of: Title VII The Ame...

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...

Pittsburgh family lawyer and certified collaborative law attorney Elisabeth W. Molnar manages complex divorce, support and custody cases with skill and compassion. Elisabeth brings 20 years of dedicated family law experience and an enthusiasm for helping families through difficult transitions to her practice at Pollock Begg. Elisabeth enjoys the challenge of complex custody cases, including those involving expert testimony from psychologists and social workers. She complements her background ...

Michael D. Glass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Michael D., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel H. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Samuel H., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.