Paul W. Schwendeman

Richard C. Polley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Richard C. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Richard C. Polley since 2008. 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 professio...

Ronald L. Hicks, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Ronald L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ronald L. Hicks, Jr. since 2011. 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 Ronald L....

Area of Emphasis Mark Dausch is a shareholder and past co-chair of the Litigation Group of Babst Calland. He is an experienced trial lawyer who concentrates his practice on energy and environmental litigation. As lead trial counsel, Mr. Dausch has tried several high-stakes lawsuits in federal, state and administrative courts, as well as before arbitration panels. His trial work includes successfully representing businesses in multiple complex energy and environmental trials involving claims i...

Margaret K. Sitko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Margaret K. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret K. Sitko since 2009. 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 Margaret K. Sitko is held by other lawyers.

With a focus on business law, Dave regularly represents real estate developers, small and closely held service providers, manufacturers, professional services, lenders, and public companies. Among the many business related matters he assists with include: Negotiation and documentation Organizational governance Structuring developmental or joint venture projects Mergers and acquisitions Restructuring Project finance Extension of credit facilities Raising debt and equity Administrative and regu...

Karen Baillie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Baillie 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 Karen Baillie is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Blaine Lucas is a shareholder in the Public Sector Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Group, and is responsible for coordination of the firm’s representation of traditional and renewable energy industry clients on land use and other local regulatory matters. He has represented oil and gas operators in obtaining local government approvals for unconventional natural gas wells, compressor stations, meter stations, t...

Armand Leonelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Armand practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Armand Leonelli 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 Armand Leonelli is held by other lawyers.

Robert S. Bernstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert S. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Bernstein since 2009. 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 Robert S. Be...

A seasoned litigator, Dick has argued cases in the United States Supreme Court, Third, Sixth, and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Pennsylvania Supreme, Superior, and Commonwealth Courts. He has successfully handled a variety of complex ERISA cases and has managed civil cases involving employment issues, general commercial transaction claims, trusts & estates , letters of credit, insurance coverage, and workers’ compensation. Dick concentrates his practice in the field of l...