Robert B. "Bob" Ramsey III

Area of Emphasis Kevin Garber is a shareholder in the Environmental and Energy and Natural Resources groups of Babst Calland, practicing out of the firm’s Pittsburgh and State College offices. Mr. Garber concentrates much of his practice in the areas of natural resources law and water law. He represents mining and oil and gas companies in the conventional and unconventional industries on a broad range of environmental issues including permitting, water supply and treatment, and resource...

Thomas A. Smock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Thomas A., 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 Thomas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Area of Emphasis Joe Reinhart is a shareholder and former co-chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the Firm’s Environmental Group. His environmental practice focuses on areas of environmental law that concern oil and gas well development, chemical plant operations, coal mining and non-coal mining. In addition, Mr. Reinhart’s practice includes the application of state and federal laws governing the disposal of produced waters and o...

Across Pennsylvania, Brian Vertz is viewed as a powerful advocate for his family law clients. For more than 25 years, Brian has zealously represented clients in complex child support cases, high net worth divorces, prenup enforcement cases, difficult custody disputes, and appeals up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. With his MBA background and financial training, Brian develops effective strategies for family law cases involving business valuation, executive compensation, double dipping, fam...

Jessica E. Christie is an Associate in the Labor & Employment group of the Pittsburgh office. Her practice focuses on the defense of employers in workplace-related litigation, with particular emphasis on legal writing, research, and motion practice. She brings a broad civil litigation background to the group, having previously handled cases involving insurance defense, product liability, and medical malpractice. Jessica began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Gary ...

Attorney Cynthia Danel has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating based on legal ability and general ethical standards. She was selected as a 2018 Woman Leader in The Law, based on The Martindale AV Rating system. She made the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, an honor awarded to the top five percent of state-wide lawyers, from 2005-2019. Attorney Danel has also been honored on the Super Lawyers list of Top 50 Women Attorneys in Pennsyl...

David Henry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer G. Betts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer G., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

George P. Kachulis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. George P., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.