Ryan J. King

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...

Dave Chmiel joined Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel in 2009 and focuses his practice in the defense of physicians and dentists, hospitals and long term care facilities and a host of other healthcare and medical providers, including physicians assistants, nurses, physical therapists and certified nurse anesthetists to name a few. Mr. Chmiel pursued his undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Pi...

Nicholas R. Pagliari is a Partner with the Firm. As Chair of MacDonald Illig's Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights practice group, Mr. Pagliari's practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, bankruptcy related litigation and collection matters. He primarily represents corporate debtors, secured creditors, chapter 7 and chapter 11 trustees, and other entities involved in bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney Pagliari is also an approved mediator in the United Stat...

An employment and labor attorney, Craig M. Brooks primarily represents management, providing advice on how to handle employee issues and actions, as well as defending or pursuing claims in court and before government agencies on matters including employment discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, sexual and other harassment investigations and claims, Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful discharge, labor/union matters, restrictive covenants, affirmative action programs, defamation, and...

William D. Clifford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. William D. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized William D. Clifford since 2006. 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 William D. Clifford is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. Burnett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Robert J. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Burnett 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 Robert J. Burnett is held by other lawyers.

Sheri L. Giger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheri L. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Sheri L. Giger since 2023. 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 Sheri L. Giger is held by other lawyers.

Megan E. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Megan E. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Megan E. Thompson 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 Megan E. Thompson 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...

Attorney Ambrose is a graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He is the senior partner at The Ambrose Law Firm in Erie, Pennsylvania. His practice is devoted to litigation, with a primary focus on Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. He also has extensive experience in complex civil litigation, including plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and commercial disputes, in both state and...