Michael J. Betts

Bob is a senior Shareholder with Dentons Cohen & Grigsby in Pittsburgh, where he previously served as the Chair of the Firm’s 45+ lawyer Litigation Group for five years. Bob is a graduate of Brown University and Columbia University’s School of Law and focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, banking and lender liability litigation, non-compete/trade secret issues, intellectual property and employment law. He is licensed in both Pennsylvania and California and has...

Christine T. Elzer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christine T. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Christine T. Elzer 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 Christine T. Elzer is held by other lawyers.

John M. Cerilli represents employers with respect to all aspects of labor and employment law. His traditional labor law practice focuses on: The National Labor Relations Act Strikes and picketing Labor contract administration Arbitration Collective bargaining Union organizing Plant closings and mass layoffs Corporate transactions Wage and hour In his employment practice, John provides counseling and training on a wide range of employment matters, such as: Reductions-in-force Personnel policie...

Matthew W. McCullough is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew W. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew W. McCullough since 2023. 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 Matthew W. McCullough 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.

Christopher L. Voltz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christopher L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher L. Voltz 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 Christopher L. Voltz is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Lautman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Matthew practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Lautman 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 Ma...

Rebecca Winge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Rebecca practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Winge 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 Rebecca Winge is held by other lawyers.

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...

Ronald L. Hicks, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Ronald L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald L. Hicks, Jr. since 2011. 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 Ronald L....