Thomas C. Ryan

Shawn P. Mcclure is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Shawn P., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan M. Fingeret is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jonathan M., 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 Jonathan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Jacobs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emilie R. Hammerstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Emilie R., 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 Emilie R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alex Thomson is chair of Houston Harbaugh's Business Law Practice group. He serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of businesses from start-ups to large multi-nationals and represents clients in a diverse set of industries from software to international consulting to steel manufacturing. He also represents non-profit organizations such as foundations and churches as well as professional service businesses such as medical, dental and veterinary practices, and accounting and law firm...

Katelyn O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Katelyn, 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 Katelyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Area of Emphasis Laura Stone is a member of the Corporate and Commercial and the Public Sector groups at Babst Calland. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling corporate and nonprofit clients in the areas of business planning, acquisitions, real estate and commercial transactions. Mrs. Stone also provides legal services to municipal clients, with emphasis on land use planning and development matters. Background Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Stone was a partner with two Pittsburgh law f...

Richard M. Serbin is a leader in the Sexual Abuse Division of Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, a national law firm that has successfully represented thousands of survivors of sexual abuse. Mr. Serbin has been nationally recognized as a “crusader” for the rights of those abused by Catholic Clergy and as one of the first legal advocates for survivors of abuse by Catholic priests and clergy. His diligence, commitment, experience, and accomplishments representing hundreds of survivors a...

Area of Emphasis Max Junker is a shareholder in the Public Sector, Energy and Natural Resources, and Employment and Labor groups of Babst Calland. He is currently the chair of the Firm’s Public Sector Group and is on the Firm’s Board of Directors. Mr. Junker has served as a municipal and school district solicitor for several years, and he is currently the solicitor for the Borough of Franklin Park, Borough of Bell Acres, and O’Hara Township Zoning Hearing Board. He is also t...

Mr. Mahood is a principal in the Pittsburgh firm of Wilder Mahood McKinley & Oglesby. He has written and lectured for numerous continuing legal education programs sponsored by the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. He is a Past Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section and former Chair of its Task Force on Adoption. He is a Member of the Advisory Committee to the Joint State Government Commission on Adoption and has al...