Lucas Liben

Paul has a broad-based complex trial and appellate litigation practice, with substantial focus on the litigation, trial, and appeal of environmental, energy, insurance coverage , and toxic tort disputes in a number of fora. He has represented a variety of clients in proceedings in federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation and before administrative tribunals and commercial arbitration panels. With decades of experience representing industrial clients in a variety of en...

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.

Christopher J. Rayl joined Cozen O'Connor in 2024 and has over 35 years of experience in the public and municipal finance space with a particular focus on working with health care, higher education, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), and other 501(c)(3) organizations. He has worked with nonprofits, state and local government issuers, underwriters, and lenders as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, or lender's counsel. He has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating often...

Roger H. Taft is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Illig whose primary areas of practice are employment litigation, including employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, and complex commercial litigation. In his litigation practice, Mr. Taft represents clients in federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, as well as in federal courts throughout the United States. Mr. Taft enjoys travel, golf, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Area of Emphasis Lindsay Howard is a shareholder in the Environmental Services group of Babst Calland. Since joining the firm, Mr. Howard has focused on issues related to complex site remediation, solid and hazardous waste, natural resource damages, and occupational safety and health for a broad array of clients, ranging from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Howard devotes a significant portion of his practice to counseling clients on the complexities associated with buying, ...

An employment and labor attorney, Craig M. Brooks primarily represents management, providing advice on how to handle employee issues and actions, as well as defending or pursuing claims in court and before government agencies on matters including employment discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, sexual and other harassment investigations and claims, Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful discharge, labor/union matters, restrictive covenants, affirmative action programs, defamation, and...

A business litigator and environmental lawyer, Anthony has represented business clients in significant cases presenting issues involving unfair competition, corporate governance, Sherman and Clayton Act violations, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent conveyance, securities fraud, trademark protection, insurance coverage, construction litigation, legal malpractice, commercial real estate, and contract matters. He also has acted as outside general counsel to a publicly-held real estate develop...

Lisa Smith Presta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lisa Smith practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Smith Presta 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 Lisa Smith Presta is held by other lawyers.

John J. Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Oil and Gas Law. John J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Richardson 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 John J. Richardson is held by other lawyers.

David has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has argued in the U.S. Courts of Appeals on multiple occasions. From 2000 to July 2005, David left private practice to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. There he handled a variety of criminal prosecutions and investigations and worked closely with representatives of financial institutions, including internal auditors, compliance offi...