Patricia A. Monahan

Area of Emphasis Lisa Bruderly is a shareholder and past chair of the Environmental Group of Babst Calland. She is also a member of the Firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Group. Ms. Bruderly primarily focuses on regulatory issues associated with water resources, wastewater/stormwater management, compliance auditing, site assessments and remediation, including state voluntary remediation programs. As a former environmental consultant and environmental auditor for a large natural gas tra...

Mark T. Phillis handles a wide range of employment issues with a focus on those related to the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also handles cases involving: Unlawful discrimination and harassment Employment litigation Wage and hour issues The Employee Retirement Income Security Act He represents employers in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and other administra...

Since joining the firm in 1988, George Snyder has focused his practice on commercial bankruptcy and insolvency law. Recognized as one of the leading bankruptcy lawyers in Pennsylvania and voted one of the best bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights lawyers in the country, George works with both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy workout matters. Although his practice is primarily regionally based, George has represented creditors and other parties in interest in bankruptcy ...

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.

Elizabeth M. Tarasi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Elizabeth M. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth M. Tarasi since 2020. 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 Elizabeth M. Tarasi is held by other lawyers.

Jamie R. Schumacher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jamie R. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jamie R. Schumacher 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 Jamie R. Schumacher is held by other lawyers.

Thomas S. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Thomas S. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas S. Jones since 2021. 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 Thomas S. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Michael Fink is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial and Emerging Technologies groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Fink focuses his practice on assisting high-tech start-up ventures with both fundraising and general corporate or governance matters. He also counsels clients with technology transactions and licensing, and he works on both the buy-side and the sell-side in mergers and acquisitions in the technology, real estate, energy, and healthcare sectors. Entity selection...

Colleen R. Stumpf is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Colleen R. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Colleen R. Stumpf 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 Colleen R. Stumpf 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...