Mark J. Gesk

Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free workplace. When employers find themselves facing employment litigation, Brian has assisted them in any a...

Area of Emphasis Mr. Lucas has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America ® for Land Use and Zoning and Municipal Law since 2007; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning since 2011; and Energy Law since 2015. He was also named the Best Lawyers ® 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2025 Litigation – Land Use and Zoning “Lawyer of the Year,” 2013, 2015 and 2024 Municipal Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2014 and 2018 Land Use and Zoning Law “Lawyer of the Ye...

R. Kent Hornbrook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. R. Kent, 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 R. Kent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

N. Beaumont Beard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. N. Beaumont, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which N. Beaumont is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vincent Scaglione, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Vincent, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vincent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practic...

Rick L. Etter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rick L., 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 Rick L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emilie R. Hammerstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Emilie R., 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 Emilie R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stuart C. Gaul is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Stuart C., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Eric A. Schaffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Eric A., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.