Michael "Mike" Magee

Gary’s practice consists primarily of federal and state court litigation , arbitrations, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Much of his practice involves multi-party claims, including class action litigation. Gary has represented both individual and corporate clients in many different types of litigation and has an active mediation and arbitration practice. Gary has been lead counsel in complex litigation involving: Officers and directors liability Corporate disputes ...

Laura C. Bunting is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura C., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shannon S. Vukmir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Shannon S., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Area of Emphasis Joe Reinhart is a shareholder and former co-chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Firm’s Environmental Group. His environmental practice focuses on areas of environmental law that concern oil and gas well development, chemical plant operations, coal mining and non-coal mining. In addition, Mr. Reinhart’s practice includes the application of state and federal laws governing the disposal of produced waters and o...

Irv currently serves as the firm's Managing Shareholder. He concentrates his practice on land use, zoning , and real estate litigation. Prior to joining Tucker Arensberg, he served as in-house counsel to the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. He has represented land owners and developers before planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, governing bodies, administrative agencies, and the Court of Common Pleas. In addition, Irv serves as counsel to numerous food service and restaura...

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 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...

BRENDAN B. LUPETIN Lupetin & Unatin, LLC — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Brendan Lupetin is a founding partner of Lupetin & Unatin, LLC, a Pittsburgh-based plaintiff's firm exclusively representing individuals and families in medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases. For more than two decades, he has taken on hospitals, physicians, and corporations on behalf of people who have suffered devastating, life-altering harm — and has consistently delivered results wh...

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...

Maureen Kowalski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Maureen, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maureen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.