Nicholas R. Raffaele

Mr. Klemensic has more than 25 years experience practicing medical malpractice defense as well as general civil and insurance litigation in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania. His main focus is on the defense of health care providers including hospitals, physicians, dentists, podiatrists, rehabilitation facilities, therapists, and psychiatrists.

Nicholas R. Pagliari is a Partner with the Firm. As Chair of MacDonald Illig's Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights practice group, Mr. Pagliari's practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, bankruptcy related litigation and collection matters. He primarily represents corporate debtors, secured creditors, chapter 7 and chapter 11 trustees, and other entities involved in bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney Pagliari is also an approved mediator in the United Stat...

Philip K. Kontul is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Philip K., 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 Philip K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy V. Farrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeremy V., 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 Jeremy V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Ron concentrates his practice in the areas of debtors’ and creditors’ rights, emphasizing both business and consumer insolvency/bankruptcy law, receiverships and out-of-court workouts. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008, his practice includes the representation of debtors and creditors in all facets of insolvency matters. Businesses and individuals rely upon his counsel in numerous other commercial situations, including transactions and dispute resolution matters, co...

Thomas A. Smock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Thomas A., 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 Thomas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Douglas DeNardo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. R. Douglas, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lisa G. Banjak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Lisa G., 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 Lisa G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...