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Jay Alberstadt is a senior partner with MacDonald Illig. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial and economic development, conventional and tax-exempt financing, and estate planning and administration. He provides legal services to individuals, business entities, lending institutions, municipal authorities and development agencies. Mr. Alberstadt handles matters ranging from residential real estate transactions to detailed title and development issues. He also pro...

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.

Steven E. Riley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Steven E. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Steven E. Riley, Jr. since 2008. 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 ...

Area of Emphasis Mary Binker is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial, Emerging Technologies, and Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Binker’s practice focuses primarily on corporate and transactional matters, including negotiation of commercial contracts and real estate acquisitions, leasing, and management agreements. Ms. Binker advises businesses of various sizes and complexity, in a broad range of industries including chemical, energy and real estat...

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...

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...

Area of Emphasis Chris Farmakis has developed a reputation for delivering reliable, practical, efficient business-oriented advice to his clients. His legal practice focuses on these disciplines: acquisitions and divestitures; complex corporate and commercial transactions; real estate transactions; entity, joint venture and partnership structuring and formation; general business counseling; and project implementation and management of large document management projects. He is a shareholder and...

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...

George P. Kachulis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. George P. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized George P. Kachulis since 2012. 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 George P. Kachulis is held by other...

Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases. She was named a partner at Pollock Begg in 2025. Lindsay uses her experience and affinity for alternative dispute resolution options to help clients through exceptionally vulnerable times. As a certified mediator and collaborative family lawyer, she strives to meet clients’ legal requirements while respecting their privacy, ...