Best Lawyers Near You in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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.
Christine T. Elzer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christine T., 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 Christine T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian D. Balonick advises his clients in all aspects of labor and employment law, including traditional labor, employment discrimination, and trade secret litigation. He helps clients avoid litigation by developing preventive strategies to remain in compliance with labor, employment, and wage and hour laws. He provides on-site training programs to assist employers in creating an issue-free workplace. When employers find themselves facing employment litigation, Brian has assisted them in any a...
Thomas is co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Department and concentrates his practice on representing management in many aspects of labor, employment, and employment-related litigation. Tom’s traditional labor practice includes representing employers during union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitrations. He has represented employers in litigation involving race, sex, sexual harassment, age and disability discrimination, and against claims allegi...
Area of Emphasis Sean Keegan is senior counsel in the Litigation and Employment and Labor groups of Babst Calland. Mr. Keegan has a broad range of litigation experience in several practice areas including commercial, labor and employment, energy, and maritime. He has experience defending shareholder dispute claims, oil and gas lease disputes, insurance claims, and premises liability claims. Mr. Keegan has represented clients in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. Backg...
Bob is a senior Shareholder with Dentons Cohen & Grigsby in Pittsburgh, where he previously served as the Chair of the Firm’s 45+ lawyer Litigation Group for five years. Bob is a graduate of Brown University and Columbia University’s School of Law and focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, banking and lender liability litigation, non-compete/trade secret issues, intellectual property and employment law. He is licensed in both Pennsylvania and California and has...
Marie De Forest Garcia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marie De Forest, 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 Marie De Forest is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joe listens, counsels, and litigates to help clients resolve the problems they face with labor and employment law. He has represented employers in a wide range of labor-management issues, including contract negotiation and administration before mediators, fact-finders, and arbitrators. He has also represented employers in litigation before administrative agencies as well as federal and state court.Joe has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® list each year since 201...
Mark T. Phillis handles a wide range of employment issues with a focus on those related to the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also handles cases involving: Unlawful discrimination and harassment Employment litigation Wage and hour issues The Employee Retirement Income Security Act He represents employers in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and other administra...
Karen Baillie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Karen, 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 Karen 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.
Laura C. Bunting is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laura C., 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 Laura C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Area of Emphasis Steve Korbel is a shareholder in the Public Sector and Employment and Labor Services groups of Babst Calland. He is the past chair of the Firm’s Public Sector Group. Mr. Korbel has served as a municipal solicitor for approximately 20 years and is currently the appointed solicitor for Aspinwall Borough, Crafton Borough, Forest Hills Borough, the Town of McCandless, and the Robinson Township Civil Service Commission. He also currently serves as special labor counsel to th...
Sheri L. Giger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheri L., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sheri L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert W. Pritchard represents employers in wage and hour litigation, with an emphasis on class, collective and hybrid actions, in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He handles matters arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as state wage and hour laws. In addition, Rob counsels employers on wage and hour compliance, audits payroll practices and evaluates classification determinations. Rob’s experience includes appellate practice at the U. S. Court of App...
Asra Hashmi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Asra, 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 Asra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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