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Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Corporate Law
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...
N. Beaumont Beard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. N. Beaumont practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized N. Beaumont Beard 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 N. Beaumont Beard is held by other lawyers.
Jeremy focuses his practice on securities-related transactions and corporate governance, specifically in connection with private capital financings and public offerings, and the organization, funding, and ongoing representation of emerging growth technology companies and venture firms.Jeremy handles the public offerings of securities, representing both issuers and underwriters, and is experienced in the underwritten offerings of equity securities, as well as 144A private placements of high-yi...
Michael A. Frattone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Michael A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Frattone 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 Michael A. Frattone is held by other lawyers.
Howard J. Davis is the Chair of the Business and Finance Department and a managing partner of the Firm. He represents clients in a broad range of transactions and acts as outside general counsel to numerous middle market and start-up companies. Howard has an extensive background in representing buyers/sellers, investors, and issuers in mergers and acquisitions; joint ventures and strategic alliances; and corporate finance transactions. During his more than 30 years of experience, he has been ...
Ira C. Gubernick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Ira C. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ira C. Gubernick since 2026. 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 Ira C. Gubernick is held by other lawyers.
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...
Ana is an associate in the Business and Finance Department. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and general corporate matters, with an emphasis on middle market businesses. Ana has experience representing private equity funds, their portfolio companies and strategic buyers and sellers across a variety of industries, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Prior to joining Kleinbard, Ana was an associate in th...
Emily Hantverk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Emily practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Hantverk since 2026. 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 Emily Hantverk is held by other lawyers.
Elizabeth Hitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Elizabeth practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Hitt 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 Elizabeth Hitt is held by other lawyers.
Ashley Puchalski Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Ashley Puchalski practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley Puchalski Thomas since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal p...
C. Gregory Patton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. C. Gregory practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized C. Gregory Patton since 2026. 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 C. Gregory Patton is held by other lawyers.
Nicole Visco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicole practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Visco since 2026. 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 Nicole Visco is held by other lawyers.
Stephanie L. Haas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Stephanie L. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie L. Haas 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 S...
Francesco Salpietro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Francesco practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Francesco Salpietro 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 Francesco Salpietro is held by other lawyers.
Elliot J. Boerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Law. Elliot J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Elliot J. Boerman 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 Elliot J. Boerman is held by other lawyers.
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