Robert A. Gallagher

R. Kent Hornbrook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. R. Kent, 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 R. Kent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lisa Smith Presta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lisa Smith, who practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa Smith is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth G. Scholtz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Kenneth G., 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 Kenneth G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul focuses his practice on corporate and health law. As a licensed physical therapist, he brings his unique knowledge of the health care industry to meet his client’s needs.

Area of Emphasis Sean McGovern is a shareholder and co-chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Firm’s Environmental Group. Mr. McGovern’s practice involves counseling a wide variety of energy clients on a variety of federal, state, and local regulatory and compliance issues related to mining, renewable, and oil and natural gas development, production, transmission, storage, plugging and restoration in the Appalachian Basin. H...

Laura L. Reinhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Railroad Law. Laura L., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Area of Emphasis Don Bluedorn’s practice focuses primarily on water and wastewater management, site remediation/ brownfields, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste issues. Because of the technical nature of both the subject matter and his education, Mr. Bluedorn typically works closely with the client, technical consultants, and engineers during all phases of a project’s development. This team approach has been very successful with state and federal regulatory agencies in a number...

Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free workplace. When employers find themselves facing employment litigation, Brian has assisted them in any a...

Megan E. Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Megan E., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Burnett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Robert J., 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 Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.