Michael J. Cremonese

Area of Emphasis Steve Silverman is a shareholder in the Litigation, Employment and Labor, and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on restrictive covenants and theft of trade secret cases involving departing employees. Mr. Silverman represents both employers and employees in such matters but primarily advises employers on unfair competition, employee raiding and non-competition agreements. In particular, he regu...

Megan E. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Megan E. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Megan E. Thompson 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 Megan E. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Christopher T. Lee is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C., Founder and Chair of the Food and Beverage Industry Group , and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage liability, commercial law and litigation, and toxic tort law. Mr. Lee has substantial experience in complex personal injury and commercial matters. From national coordinating counsel on food-borne illness outbreaks to class actions, commercial...

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

J. Lawson Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Railroad Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. J. Lawson practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized J. Lawson Johnston since 2013. 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 J. Lawson Johnston is held by other lawyers.

Jackie represents a variety of employers, including manufacturing and industrial companies, television stations, hospitals, and universities, in both federal and state courts as well as before government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the National Labor Relations Board, and numerous state and local human rights commissions. Her practice includes advice on affirmative action, union avoidance, reasonable accommod...

Neil has successfully handled hundreds of withdrawal liability cases across the country and regularly collects millions of dollars for his clients. His ERISA litigation practice focuses on matters for multiemployer trust funds, with an emphasis on: Withdrawal Liability Controlled Group Liability Bankruptcy Claims Asset Sales/Stock Sales Delinquent Contributions Successor/Alter Ego Liability Within Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, Neil represents various multiemployer trust funds spons...

Maureen Kowalski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Maureen practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Maureen Kowalski since 2006. 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 Maureen Kowalski is held by other lawyers.

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...

Thomas is co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Department and concentrates his practice on representing management in many aspects of labor, employment, and employment-related litigation. Tom’s traditional labor practice includes representing employers during union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitrations. He has represented employers in litigation involving race, sex, sexual harassment, age and disability discrimination, and against claims allegi...