Patricia A. "Pat" Hennessy

Whether he is negotiating a settlement or trying a case to verdict, Edward Chacker is recognized as one of the leading trial lawyers in Pennsylvania. As Senior Managing Partner and Chair of Gay & Chacker, Edward has built a successful career representing clients in the personal injury and civil litigation arenas, particularly in cases involving car and truck crashes , workplace injuries, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice , and police and correctional guard abuse. He is an appro...

Diana Silva is a partner with Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, where she concentrates her practice in environmental litigation, including statutory contribution and cost recovery actions, toxic tort claims, contractual disputes, and administrative enforcement actions. She also counsels clients on environmental regulatory compliance matters, as well as permitting related to land development issues.

Peter D. Hardy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Tax Law. Peter D. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Peter D. Hardy since 2018. 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 Peter D. Hardy is held by other lawyers.

Joe concentrates in state and local taxation, regularly assisting business and individual taxpayers regarding corporate, financial institution, sales and use, income, real estate, transfer, and all other state and local taxes. A former chief counsel of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, he has since represented hundreds of taxpayers — including businesses, individuals, and nonprofit entities — in state and local tax planning, administrative, legislative, and litigation matter...

Melissa R. Chandy is an attorney with Pond Lehocky Giordano, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her practice focuses on Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, where she represents injured workers and individuals navigating workplace injury claims and related legal matters. Melissa R. Chandy has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants since 2027. This distinction is based on peer reviews from attorneys within the same geographic region and...

Bruce W. Ficken chairs the firm’s Construction Law group and is a recognized authority in representing clients in construction and commercial litigation, as well as managing risk in construction projects. As lead counsel he has successfully conducted more than 60 major trials in the United States and in international arbitrations. He has also helped numerous owners and developers with contract documentation, contract and project administration, and dispute avoidance and resolution. Bruc...

Jarad L. Silverstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Jarad L. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jarad L. Silverstein 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 Jarad L. Silverstein is held by other lawyers.

Tiffany M. Alexander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Tiffany M. practices law in Berwyn, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany M. Alexander 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 Tiffany M. Alexande...

Natalie Finkelman Bennett is a Partner at Miller Shah LLP , based in the firm’s Philadelphia office , where she represents clients in complex commercial and civil litigation matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Natalie earned her undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University with high honors and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She received her Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law with high honors, serving as Managing Editor of the Temple ...

Jerald David August is a nationally recognized tax lawyer who advises clients on income tax matters, including international taxation of U.S. businesses and U.S. taxation of businesses and investors. In many instances he works with corporate and real estate counsel on selecting the proper entity in which to engage in domestic or foreign business or investment operations. He has been involved in structuring as well as negotiating merger and acquisitions, both taxable and non-taxable, joint ven...