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Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases. She was named a partner at Pollock Begg in 2025. Lindsay uses her experience and affinity for alternative dispute resolution options to help clients through exceptionally vulnerable times. As a certified mediator and collaborative family lawyer, she strives to meet clients’ legal requirements while respecting their privacy, ...

Heather Trostle Smith, a partner with Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg, applies her experience in multifaceted family law issues to advocate for clients in all types of divorce, support and custody cases, including those with complex financial estates and high net worth individuals. Heather began her legal career in Pittsburgh concentrating in commercial matters, professional liability, personal injury law and family law with a well-known commercial litigation firm. Her keen ability to...

Gene Giotto is a trial attorney with three decades of experience. He has tried cases to verdict in dozens of jurisdictions across the country. Gene regularly represents corporate clients in consequential disputes involving seven or eight-digit damage claims and the potential for devastating reputational harm. Today, Gene’s trial practice encompasses several substantive legal areas: Health Law: Gene handles litigation involving health care entities and health regulations, with a particul...

Craig Murphey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Craig practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Craig Murphey since 2012. 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 Craig Murphey is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Mark Dausch is a shareholder and past co-chair of the Litigation Group of Babst Calland. He is an experienced trial lawyer who concentrates his practice on energy and environmental litigation. As lead trial counsel, Mr. Dausch has tried several high-stakes lawsuits in federal, state and administrative courts, as well as before arbitration panels. His trial work includes successfully representing businesses in multiple complex energy and environmental trials involving claims i...

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

Anthony Judice is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Anthony practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Judice 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 Anthony Judice 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...

Attorney Shaw is Chairman of the Firm's Environmental Group, handling environmental litigation, compliance and permitting matters. He has been involved in several USEPA led investigations of Clients under the Clean Air Act and RCRA. Attorney Shaw also handles complex commercial litigation cases in the federal and state courts, ranging from claims of pesticide damage to crops to large breach of contract claims. Attorney Shaw's most unique experience involves heading a PRP group at a USEPA Supe...

Jeremy V. Farrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeremy V. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy V. Farrell 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 Jeremy V. Farrell is held by other lawyers.