Nicole L. Phatak

Area of Emphasis Frank Clements is a founding shareholder of Babst Calland. Mr. Clements is experienced in a variety of corporate, finance and commercial transactions. He has a strong background in energy and environmental law. His practice is focused on business transaction work, particularly the acquisition and disposition of businesses and the formation of joint ventures, predominately in the industrial sector. In addition to his M&A practice, Mr. Clements has structured and negotiated...

Stuart C. Gaul is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Stuart C. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart C. Gaul since 2026. 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 Stuart C. Gaul is held by other lawyers.

Pittsburgh divorce attorney Stephanie L. Jablon aggressively works to amicably resolve a variety of cases through collaborative family law, mediation or litigation. Skilled in the courtroom and specially trained in collaborative family law and mediation, Pittsburgh divorce attorney Stephanie L. Jablon works toward cordial resolutions that allow clients to move forward with hope. She approaches equitable distribution, support, custody and protection from abuse cases with an aptitude for swift ...

Todd Gibson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Todd practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Todd Gibson since 2027. 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 Todd Gibson is held by other lawyers.

Aaron M. Ponzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Transportation Law. Aaron M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron M. Ponzo since 2027. 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 Aaron M. Ponzo is held by other lawyers.

Tammy Ribar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Tammy practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Tammy Ribar 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 Tammy Ribar is held by other lawyers.

Mike concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, election and commercial law. His experience includes representing banks, construction companies, elected officials, and other large and small companies throughout the region. Also, his experience includes: bankruptcy litigation; election challenges; perfecting and defending mechanics’ lien claims; construction defect claims; Uniform Commercial Code litigation; and defending statutory liability claims against lenders. Early in hi...

Area of Emphasis Matthew Moses is a shareholder in Babst Calland’s Corporate and Commercial Group and is a member of, and past co-chair of, its Energy and Natural Resources Group. Mr. Moses’ practice includes business structuring and governance; mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, particularly dealing with environmentally-challenged assets; real estate transactions and development; information technology; and routine and complex commercial contracts in (among other areas) proc...

Stephen M. Houghton is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has devoted 100% of his time to civil litigation with wide experience in product liability, medical malpractice, transportation, and commercial litigation. He is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Houghton is a national lecturer in Continuing Legal Education Programs. He is Vice President of the Pittsburgh Association of Phi Beta Kappa and member of the Equal Justice Ca...

A business litigator and environmental lawyer, Anthony has represented business clients in significant cases presenting issues involving unfair competition, corporate governance, Sherman and Clayton Act violations, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent conveyance, securities fraud, trademark protection, insurance coverage, construction litigation, legal malpractice, commercial real estate, and contract matters. He also has acted as outside general counsel to a publicly-held real estate develop...