Allison Family Lawyers

Born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Jaclyn M. (Nichols) Shaw graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Upon completing her undergraduate education, she obtained her Paralegal Certification from Duquesne University during the summer of 2012. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she was awarded her Juris Doctor degree in 2016.

Dedicated to guiding clients through some of the most trying experiences of their lives, Jaclyn M. Shaw serves clients in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Offering personalized attention and advice, Mrs....

Brian E. McKinley has been an attorney with Wilder Mahood McKinley & Oglesby since 2001, becoming partner in June, 2012. Mr. McKinley is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association and Allegheny County Bar Association. Mr. McKinley is a Council Member for the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section. He is also a member of the Public Service Committee and Appellate Practice Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association. He has served on the Rules Committee and as a Council Member of the Family Law Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association....

Compassionate and experienced.

Attorney Imbarlina graduated from Hampton High School in 1995 and earned her undergraduate degree from Duquesne University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1999 with Majors in English and Psychology and Minors in History and Communications. Ms. Imbarlina earned her law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 2002. As an alumnus from Duquesne University, Attorney Imbarlina’s education was centered on unity of the mind, heart, and soul which she carries into her family law practice. She recognizes that divorced people with children live separate lives together and encourages parties to work together for the...

A well-known equitable distribution and custody litigator in complex, high-conflict divorce cases, Todd M. Begg has practiced family law for more than two decades. Articulate and experienced about statutes and case law, Todd exhausts all efforts to amicably resolve issues and is also a zealous advocate for his high net worth clients in the courtroom. With a background in psychology and sociology, Todd is extremely comfortable litigating cases that deal with issues of addiction, mental illness or abuse and is comfortable analyzing the critical testimony of psychologists, social workers and other experts in these convoluted cases. Before founding Pollock...

I received my Bachelors Degree from the University of Notre Dame and my Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University. My law practice focuses on Estate Administration, Planning, and Probate. In addition, I practice Family Law - Divorce, Custody, Equitable Distribution, Juvenile, and other Family Law matters. Contact my office to set up a consultation.

Todd W. Elliott, Esq. is a Pittsburgh area resident and a litigator by vocation. For 16 years, he practiced civil litigation (plaintiff and defense) throughout Western Pennsylvania. Having worked for two prominent regional firms, Mr. Elliott's areas of practice include breach of contract, construction law, mechanic's liens, invention design cases, contractor/sub-contractor disputes, covenant not-to-compete (non-compete clauses), employee defense of non-compete, business enforcement of non-compete, trade secret violations, theft of mailing lists/recipes, professional negligence, premises liability, unfair trade practices, trade disparagement, and multistate litigation. Over the course of his career, Mr. Elliott handled the mediation of disputes, several trials by jury,...

I have over 14 years of experience handling complex family law matters. In 2000, I graduated from Duquesne University School of Law. I have worked in private practice representing clients in a variety of civil and criminal matters. For two years, I clerked for a Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge. My experience as an appellate law clerk has enhanced my knowledge of the law and my understanding of the legal process. I opened my law offices in 2009. My law offices are conveniently located in the Southside of Pittsburgh within two (2) blocks of the...

Fallon Carroll Stephenson is a native of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington & Jefferson College, where she majored in Political Science and minored in Philosophy. At Washington & Jefferson, Fallon was the President of Delta Gamma Fraternity, a member of The Pre-Law Society and Mock Trial Team. Fallon received her Juris Doctor Degree from Duquesne University School of Law. While at Duquesne, Fallon received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Research and Writing. During law school, Fallon gained valuable experience in complex litigation matters working as a law clerk for Blumling...

John T. Haller, Jr.(Jack) has over twenty five years of legal experience, representing clients in nearly every county in Western Pennsylvania. He has practiced in a wide range of areas, including criminal, family and business law. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Attorney Haller negotiates the best outcome outside the courtroom when possible, and vigorously defends in the event that your matter requires litigation. Attorney Haller received his law degree from the University of Akron and his undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a retired Professor of Business Law from Slippery...

When the going gets tough, you can count on the attorneys at Bunde & Roberts, P.C., to be there with you every step of the way. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, we understand the personal and legal challenges you face, and we are skilled negotiators who are also adept at the complexities of the courtroom.

Shannon Sacca’s practice focuses on all aspects of matrimonial law including, divorce, custody, support matters, protection from abuse, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, enforcement proceedings and adoptions.

Shannon understands that your legal matters cause stress, especially when dealing with issues involving your children and family. She works diligently to resolve your legal matters as quickly and as cost- effectively as possible. Shannon’s goal is to reach an amicable resolution of all matters when possible. Her compassionate demeanor puts her clients at ease during the course of a case. However, she will aggressively protect her clients’ rights at all stages, in the event...

Barbara Behrend Ernsberger is a traditional, but independent praticitioner of the law. She has a hands on approach to her clients and cases but adapts to the changing course of the law, Barbara Ernsberger is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh having received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History in 1973. In 1976, Mrs. Ernsberger received a degree in law from the Duquesne University School of Law. Mrs. Ernsberger is Peer Review rated by Martindale- Hubble as a lawyer with "Very High Legal Ability and Ethical Standards." Mrs. Ernsberger is admitted to practice in the State...