Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Corporate Law
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Rocco L. Beltrami is an associate in the Firm’s Business Law Practice Group and Real Estate, Land Use, and Zoning Practice Group. Rocco concentrates his practice on providing strategic counsel to clients on general business topics, including formation, governance and financing, as well as on a variety of real estate transactions. He also has experience in municipal law. A graduate of the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, Rocco received his B.A. from Moravian University....
Madeleine Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Madeleine, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madeleine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma Howard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Emma, 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 Emma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
McKenzie O’Donnell is an associate in the firm’s Business Law practice group and where she provides support on mergers and acquisitions, expansions, reorganizations, corporate structure and governance, and corporate and commercial transactions. While earning her J.D. from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, McKenzie worked as a legal intern for the Veterans Advocacy Project, drafting pleadings on behalf of veterans for the VA administrative court and compiling e...
Alexandra Curtin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Alexandra, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Bolewitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Matthew, 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 Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura Hannigan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Laura, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily Hantverk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Emily, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley Puchalski Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) 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, 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 Ashley Puchalski is held by other...
Haley Potter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Haley, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Haley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicole Visco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicole, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gordon W. Prince is a business law attorney who joined Gawthrop Greenwood shortly after graduating number one in his class at Widener University Delaware Law School. He focuses his practice in the firm’s Business Law Department and supports a broad range of transactional and general business entity matters including business formation, the drafting and negotiation of contracts and merger agreements, business compliance with state and federal law, and real estate and corporate governance...
Stephanie L. Haas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Stephanie L., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Francesco Salpietro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Francesco, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Francesco is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthony is member of the firm’s Real Estate practice group and assists clients throughout the process of various business and real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and the financing of such transactions. He also drafts, reviews, and negotiates various commercial agreements and real estate instruments. Attention to detail, due diligence, and analytical and communication skills are just a few of Anthony's greatest strengths, and collectively, ...
Leah Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Leah, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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