Russell J. Ober, Jr.

Irv currently serves as the firm's Managing Shareholder. He concentrates his practice on land use, zoning , and real estate litigation. Prior to joining Tucker Arensberg, he served as in-house counsel to the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. He has represented land owners and developers before planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, governing bodies, administrative agencies, and the Court of Common Pleas. In addition, Irv serves as counsel to numerous food service and restaura...

Maria Greco Danaher regularly represents and counsels companies in employment related matters. She specializes in representing management in labor relations and employment litigation, and in training, counseling, and advising human resource departments and corporate management on these topics. Her prior experience includes having acted as in-house litigation counsel for a Fortune 100 company based in Pittsburgh , where she assisted in oversight and management of litigation done by outside cou...

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

Todd Gibson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Todd practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Todd Gibson 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 Todd Gibson is held by other lawyers.

Shaun B. Adrian is a senior partner at MacDonald Illig and a member of the firm's Estates and Trusts Group. He works with individuals and families to establish estate plans tailored to the client's needs, personal goals and tax objectives during life and after death. Shaun concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. Shaun's practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, trusts for children with special needs, durable powers o...

David Henry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized David Henry 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 David Henry is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

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.

Attorney Brad Mellor joined Bowles Rice in June 2018, bringing 30 years of experience to the firm’s Construction Law Team. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and works from the firm’s Southpointe, Pennsylvania office. His wide range of experience in the construction industry includes contract preparation and negotiation, contract enforcement through litigation or arbitration and dispute avoidance and resolution. Brad advises clients through every phase of a const...