Matthew E. "Matt" Shames

Area of Emphasis David White is a shareholder in the Firm’s Construction, Litigation, and Energy and Natural Resources groups. Mr. White’s construction experience includes representing contractors, subcontractors, design engineers and project owners in disputes involving gas pipelines and compressor stations, steel mills, roads, retaining walls, industrial furnaces, airports, shopping centers and retail complexes, underground utilities, hospitals, commercial buildings, schools, an...

Attorney Ambrose is a graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He is the senior partner at The Ambrose Law Firm in Erie, Pennsylvania. His practice is devoted to litigation, with a primary focus on Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. He also has extensive experience in complex civil litigation, including plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and commercial disputes, in both state and...

Dennis A. Watson is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. With over 35 years of trial experience, Dennis concentrates his practice in complex insurance, commercial, construction, maritime, insurance, personal injury, and estate litigation. Dennis is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He is also a proctor in the Maritime Law Association and a member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Dennis has served as a Special Master in the Civil Division ...

Reid B. Roberts is a founding shareholder in the firm Bunde & Roberts. He has practiced family law for more than 30 years. Reid provides the highest level of professional service to protect the interests of his clients and their families. He is a respected advocate, negotiator and litigator, and one of only approximately 70 members selected to the Pennsylvania chapter of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, whose mission is to promote the highest degree of professional...

A Director in Houston Harbaugh's Estates and Trusts Group , Heidi Rai Stewart assists individuals in the creation of estate plans, probate, and estate and trust administration. Her work in these areas extends to Special Needs planning and Long Term Care planning, including Elder Law . As a natural outcome of her practice, she has gained significant experience in Orphans’ Court matters such as Will contests, guardianships, and actions relating to undue influence, and breaches of fiduciar...

Laura L. Reinhart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Railroad Law. Laura L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Laura L. Reinhart since 2025. 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 Laura L. Reinhart is held by other lawyers.

Carolyn B. McGee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Carolyn B. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn B. McGee since 2025. 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 Carolyn B. McGee is held by other lawyers.

Margaret K. Sitko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Margaret K. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret K. Sitko since 2009. 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 Margaret K. Sitko is held by other lawyers.

Steven E. Riley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Steven E. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Steven E. Riley, Jr. since 2008. 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 ...

Area of Emphasis Chip Babst is Chairman of the Firm and is a member of the Environmental and Energy and Natural Resources groups. Mr. Babst has more than 40 years of experience in providing counsel on environmental matters to both private and public clients. Mr. Babst is a nationally-recognized authority on Clean Air Act issues and has handled complex permitting and compliance issues at federal, state and local levels throughout the United States. His experience in dealing with federal and st...