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Russell S. Warner
Erie, PA Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Energy and Environmental
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Russell S. Warner is the Managing Partner of the law firm of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the founder and past Chairman of the firm's Environmental Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business and environmental law, including matters involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, as well as matters before the USEPA Environmental Appeals Board and the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board.
Mr. Warner's practice includes representation of businesses, financial institutions, economic development organizations and municipal entities regarding business and environmental matters, as well as acquisitions, capital...
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Jamie R. Schumacher
Erie, PA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business, Employment and Insurance Defense
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Jamie R. Schumacher is an Associate in the Litigation Department at MacDonald Illig where she concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance defense, and municipal/ordinance enforcement. She is also a member of the firm's Commercial/General Litigation Practice Group, Labor & Employment Practice Group, Government Services Practice Group, Marketing Committee, and the Recruitment Committee. Ms. Schumacher is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania state courts, the United States District Courts for the Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ms. Schumacher is the former chair of the Young Lawyers Division...
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Thomas A. Pendleton
Erie, PA Attorney
Business, Education, Energy and Environmental
Vanderbilt University Law School
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Kimberly A. Oakes
Erie, PA Attorney with 34 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Kimberly A. Oakes is a partner in the law firm of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP, where she is the head of the firm’s Family Law Practice Group.
Ms. Oakes focuses her practice primarily in the area of family law. She has experience in handling divorces, adoption, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and visitation, domestic violence, paternity, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.
As a litigator, Ms. Oakes also has experience in Insurance Defense and Workers Compensation matters.
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James Stuczynski
Smethport, PA Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
James J. Stuczynski is a lifelong resident of the Erie area. After graduating from Cathedral Prep in 1971, he attended and graduated from Alliance College in 1975, summa cum laude. He furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating in 1979 and returning to Erie to accept a position with Ely & Bernard. In 1985, he became a partner in Bernard & Stuczynski and has continued to practice with its successor firm, Bernard Stuczynski & Barnett. After a practice which handled a wide variety of legal claims, Attorney Stuczynski has specialized in handling insurance and...
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Nathaniel Conti
Smethport, PA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Nate is a lifelong resident of the Erie area. After graduating from Girard High School, Nate attended Cornell University where he earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial & Labor Relations. Afterward, he attended the Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. While at Penn State Law, Nate was a senior editor of the Yearbook on Arbitration and Mediation. Since joining Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager, Nate has focused his practice on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Estate Administration, and Workers’ Compensation.
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Marc Howard Jaffe
Media, PA Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Villanova University School of Law and Villanova University School of Law
Estate Planning & Real Estate Attorney in Philadelphia's Western Suburbs -- AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
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Andrew Ritchie Rehmeyer
State College, PA Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Villanova University School of Law
"Andrew Rehmeyer is a partner at the law firm of Rehmeyer & Allatt. In 2012 and again 2013, Andrew was recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star. Before becoming a partner at Rehmeyer & Allatt, Andrew Rehmeyer gained exponential and valuable experience by working at a mid-sized litigation firm in the Philadelphia area representing insurance companies, individuals and law enforcement personnel in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Andrew Rehmeyer has obtained favorable verdicts on behalf of his clients including a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving a wrongful death action, insurance bad faith claims, breach of...
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Angela Flouras Rieck
LANCASTER, PA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Family Law is difficult. I believe that my job as a family law attorney is to ensure that my clients have all of the information and education they need to make informed decisions and to do my best to ensure that the legal process does not add to the emotional and stressful difficulties of these personal issues. I aim to resolve family law disputes without litigation, as that typically is a better result for my clients (both emotionally and financially) and their families. However, I have also successfully and aggressively litigated custody, divorce and support disputes in...
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James M. Antoun
Erie, PA Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Business, Construction, Health Care and Real Estate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Mr. Antoun concentrates his practice in the areas of health care, business and governmental transactions. He is the former chair of the Business Transactions Group and the Health Law Group.
In the area of health care, Mr. Antoun advises hospitals, clinics, physician group practices and individual physicians and dentists on matters such as physician and hospital agreements, employment contracts, compensation and incentive arrangements, and group practice formation and governance. He advises health care providers on federal and state regulatory compliance, including anti-kickback, physician self-referral and HIPAA matters, and he has substantial experience representing hospitals and physicians in peer review, medical staff...
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Adam Michael Green
Philadelphia, PA Attorney
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Prior to opening his own firm, The Green Firm LLC, which shortly grew into Green & Schafle with the addition of Michael Schafle, Adam was an associate at Philadelphia law firm Anapol Schwartz, where he honed his research and litigation skills while working on complex securities and personal injury matters.
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Adam received his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he also served as captain of the Men's Varsity Soccer Team. He earned his law degree from Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law and is admitted to practice in...
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Gregory Spadea
Folsom, PA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Tax
Widener University
Mr. Gregory J. Spadea is a former IRS Agent and Pennsylvania Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Spadea has over 25 years of tax and estate planning experience. Mr. Spadea graduated from Widener University School of Law in May 1999. Mr. Spadea started the Law Firm Spadea & Associates, LLC in June 2001 and has offices in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and Westmont, New Jersey. Mr. Spadea is also a Pennsylvania Notary Public. Spadea & Associates, LLC focuses on estate and tax planning, estate administration. Mr. Spadea probates estates and drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives. The...
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Patrick James Schaeffer
Lancaster, PA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Tax
Dickinson School of Law
Patrick Schaeffer is a graduate of Albright College in Reading, PA earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. While attending Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, PA, Attorney Schaeffer worked at the school’s Family Law Clinic as both a Certified Legal Intern and Research Assistant.
Attorney Schaeffer is a member of the York and Lancaster County Bar Associations as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association. As an Associate Attorney with Trinity Law, Attorney Schaeffer concentrates his practice in the family law matters of divorce, support, and child custody as well as non-profit and tax...
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Jaime Jackson
Landisville, PA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Maine - School of Law
Jaime Jackson is a dedicated trial attorney with a focus on consumer safety. Jaime isn’t shy to take on big names and corporations to achieve justice for clients and to ensure the safety of the whole community. Devoted to consumer justice beyond the courtroom, Jaime is an avid speaker at national conferences. He serves on the Board of Governors for Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the American Association of Justice, and is a Pennsylvania Delegate to the American Association for Justice. Jaime also is a member of the faculty at the Keenan Trial Institute. Differentiated by his experience and his ability...
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Anne M. Gibson
Lancaster, PA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Anne has been a practicing attorney since 2007. She began her work by clerking for the now President Judge of the Lancaster Court of Common Pleas, the Honorable Dennis Reinaker. Anne then pursued her legal career helping individuals who are unable to afford attorney on their own as a trial attorney in the Lancaster County Public Defenders Office. Anne along with her husband Eric, are partners at Gibson Law Group, LLC. She practices Family Law including Divorce and Child Custody, in addition to handling DUI and other Criminal Law matters.
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Corey Fahnestock
Harrisburg, PA Lawyer
Free ConsultationWestern Michigan University
Attorney Fahnestock is passionate about protecting the rights of others and assuring the checks and balances in the court system are upheld so everyone is treated fairly.
Attorney Fahnestock is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he focused on criminal law. After graduating from Penn State, he attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and was an Associate Editor for Law Review. While in Law School he spent time working with the State Appellate Defenders Office re-testing firearm and forensic evidence for convicted defendants.
When outside of work, Attorney Fahnestock enjoys going to the gym, Penn State football, and staying...
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Sharon Barney
State College, PA Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
Northeastern University School of Law
I provide legal advice and representation in immigration law and family law throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Sean Quinlan
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini
Harrisburg, PA Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
With an Avvo rating of 10.0, Attorney Elisabeth K. H. Pasqualini is recognized in her community as a fearless and reliable defense lawyer who looks after her clients. In her 15+ years of professional experience practicing criminal defense, she has handled 1,000 cases at both the state and federal level, successfully defending clients charged with rape, aggravated assault, drug offenses, and other misdemeanors. She also has 11 years of experience defending clients charged with white collar crimes, sex offense, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, and she regularly achieves court dismissals or “Not Guilty” verdicts for her clients. Whether advocating to...
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Devon M. Jacob
Mechanicsburg, PA Attorney with 22 years of experience
Civil Rights
Widener University School of Law - Harrisburg
Devon M. Jacob is a national civil rights attorney, who, since 2002, has been successfully litigating federal cases. His primary practice is focused on civil rights, wrongful death, police brutality, wrongful incarceration, and unlawful organ harvesting. Mr. Jacob routinely handles complex federal litigation, involving serious injury or death, with exposures in excess of $1 million. Mr. Jacob is routinely contacted by persons seeking legal representation who cannot find lawyers who are willing to litigate against the government, or who are willing to take on the difficult ‘right to life’ wrongful death cases. Moreover, Mr. Jacob is routinely contacted...
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Mr. Brent C Diefenderfer
York, PA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
135 N. George Street
York, PA 17401
Bankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Estate Planning
Dickinson School of Law
Brent practices a client-first approach in the practice of law. He identifies multiple courses of action; gives straightforward advice and diligently works to achieve results. Brent is detailed oriented and ensures his clients’ matters are handled correctly, efficiently and in a cost-effective manner. His diverse clientele includes individuals, businesses and government entities in the following representative matters: Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring & Financial “Workouts”. Brent represents individual and business clients in implementing a debt reduction strategy that is appropriate to their unique situation - including Bankruptcy under Chapters 7, 13 or 11 of the Bankruptcy Code,...
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Kurt A Blake
York, PA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Business, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Widener University
Kurt is an attorney with significant litigation experience at all levels of the Court's of Pennsylvania, who has the skill, knowledge and experience to assist clients, but the demeanor to speak and communicate with his clients in a manner meant to insure that his client's understand and are educated
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Steve Rice
Carlisle, PA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Dickinson School of Law
I am the founder of Steve Rice Law, a firm of criminal defense attorneys serving South Central Pennsylvania. We're different than most firms. It's not because we do criminal defense. What make us special is, we don't do anything else. We do one thing: Defend people accused of crimes -- DUI, murder, and everything in between.
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Jennifer Brostmeyer Hirneisen
Erie, PA Lawyer
Administrative, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Dickinson School of Law
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Joseph Leonard Luciana III
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Environmental
Duquesne University School of Law
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Shaun B. Adrian
Erie, PA Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Duquesne University School of Law
Shaun B. Adrian is a senior partner at MacDonald Illig and a member of the firm's Estates and Trusts Group. He works with individuals and families to establish estate plans tailored to the client's needs, personal goals and tax objectives during life and after death. Shaun concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law.
Shaun's practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, trusts for children with special needs, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney and living wills, estate tax planning, guardianship matters, elder law and long-term care planning. He is...
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Michael Joseph Colarusso
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney with 39 years of experience
(412) 261-1380
428 Boulevard of the Allies
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Mike Colarusso received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from the Pennsylvania State University in 1982, and he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1985. Mr. Colarusso served as a judicial clerk for one year and then joined the law firm in 1986. Since that time, Mr. Colarusso has represented individuals injured in construction accidents, in automobile accidents, by defective products, and by negligent doctors and hospitals. He is a civil trial lawyer, admitted to practice in the Federal and State courts of Pennsylvania, and he is a member of...
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Matthew E. Becker
Pittsburgh , PA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
West Virginia University College of Law
I have successfully represented many clients in all Commonwealth Courts and the Federal Bankruptcy Court in various steps of the legal process, including Preliminary Hearings, Arbitration, Child Support Hearings, Motions, and Trials. I take great pride in my ability to learn from the past and use what worked for the future. Unlike some attorneys, I am not afraid of the courtroom and will do what is necessary to provide you with the best possible advocacy. Go to http://mbeckerlaw.com
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Maureen Davidson-Welling
Pittsburgh, PA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(412) 338-1445
429 Forbes Avenue
1616 Allegheny Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Employment
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Maureen has been an advocate of workers’ rights since her participation in a university living wage campaign in Baltimore in the mid-1990s. As a lawyer, she is a vigorous advocate who focuses on employment, employee benefits, civil rights, and class action litigation. Maureen has represented plaintiffs in multiple class-action cases, including Yost et al v. First Horizon National Corporation, (W.D. Tenn.) (conditionally certifying classes June 3, 2011). Maureen also represents individuals in employment matters, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and contract cases.
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Robert M. Silverman
Ambler, PA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Robert M. Silverman is highly regarded throughout the legal community and the automotive industry for his continuing efforts in helping consumers with their Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty claims.
Mr. Silverman has been featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer and in other newspaper stories across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as an expert in warranty litigation.
Mr. Silverman has worked hard for consumer rights, trying his cases in the Federal and State Courts in which he practices. He has also successfully briefed and argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. Silverman earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree...
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Frank C Walker II
Pittsburgh, PA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
West Virginia University College of Law
Frank Walker is one of the most sought-after criminal defense attorneys in Western Pennsylvania. He stands by his motto of delivering real talk, real experience, and real results. Fearless in the courtroom and tenacious when fighting for his clients, Attorney Walker is highly regarded in criminal defense circles. He has handled many high-profile crimes and serious offenses, developing a proven track record of victories. In addition to criminal defense, Attorney Walker also focuses his practice on civil litigation. Attorney Walker is active in the community and frequently gives talks on education, leadership, and legal matters.
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Justin Ketchel
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Duquesne University School of Law
Justin J. Ketchel is a top Pittsburgh criminal attorney who has over a decade of experience successfully navigating the criminal justice system in Western Pennsylvania.
He is senior attorney and owner of Ketchel Law, a criminal defense law firm, located in Downtown Pittsburgh, serving Allegheny County and other counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Attorney Ketchel has won numerous trials for his clients and has built a reputation as one of the best defense attorneys in Pennsylvania.
His number one goal is to get his clients' cases dismissed.
Throughout every step of the process, he will fight for a not-guilty verdict or a severe reduction...
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Michael Davis
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
Duquesne University
Michael Davis has more than 40 years of experience handling uncontested divorces in Pennsylvania. Charging a flat fee of $219 for complete service, Mike offers a cheap and hassle free divorce solution to reduce the price and stress related with a divorce. Contact Davis Divorce Law today for a consultation to get started.
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Christopher Miller
Pittsburgh, PA Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(888) 224-0909
428 Boulevard of the Allies
First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Attorney Christopher Miller was born in Hollywood, Florida, in 1971. Shortly thereafter, his family moved to Beaver, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Beaver Area High School in 1989. He earned his BA from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993, and subsequently a J.D. in 1996 from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware. While attending law school, he served as the President of the Student Bar Association and was the recipient of the Dean Arthur Weeks Outstanding Service Award.
Following graduation from law school, Mr. Miller initially worked for a civil defense firm, DeFalice & Douglas, P.C., for the first...
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Dawn Gull
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney
Divorce and Family
Duquesne University School of Law
Attorney Dawn K. Gull brings over two decades of experience specializing in family law matters, encompassing divorce, asset division, child custody, and financial support. Her practice, situated in Allegheny County, extends its services to clients across Beaver, Butler, and neighboring areas. The Law Offices of Dawn K. Gull adopt a pragmatic approach, facilitating an understanding of legal options while minimizing emotional strain. Operating in Pennsylvania, the firm customizes its services to meet individual client needs empathetically, considering the personal circumstances involved. With a forward-thinking outlook, the firm prioritizes shaping a positive future for clients post-resolving their family-related legal concerns.
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Robb DeWayne Bunde
Pittsburgh, PA Lawyer
Divorce and Family
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
Robb D. Bunde is a founding shareholder of the Pittsburgh law firm of Bunde & Roberts, P.C. He has concentrated his entire legal career in areas of family law such as divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, paternity, custody and pre-nuptial agreements.
Robb is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been certified by the AAML in Family Law Arbitration. Robb has been active in the Family Law Sections of both the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He has been a Council Member of the Allegheny County Bar Association Family Law Section for three separate three-year...
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Erica L. Laughlin
Pittsburgh, PA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Erica L. Laughlin, a Shareholder of Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, has a civil litigation practice in state and federal courts. Known for her energy, attention and dedication to her clients and their needs, Ms. Laughlin has successfully represented individuals and businesses in commercial disputes and civil matters, including personal injury, premises liability, professional malpractice, insurance defense, civil rights defense, entertainment and media, construction and municipal law.
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A. Duie Latta
West Chester, PA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Tax
Villanova University School of Law
Duie represents clients in business transactions and corporate matters, with an emphasis on privately held and family businesses. His practice spans the business life cycle, from initial business planning and the formation of corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities, to business sales, workouts, and windups. Duie also provides general representation in day-to-day business matters such as contract preparation, review, and negotiation. He frequently advises clients on shareholder, buy/sell, and other owner agreements, lending and finance, construction contracts, employment and non-compete agreements, and other business matters. Duie works with closely held business owners in their estate and succession planning, particularly...
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Ronald J. Chleboski Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA Lawyer
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Lisle T. Weaver
Pittsburgh, PA Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law
Lisle T. Weaver is a Partner at Farrell Weaver & Okun.
Lisle has invaluable experience navigating complex cases – including homicides and sexual assaults – through jury trials. He has worked in every type of criminal proceeding: grand jury sessions, investigations, preliminary hearings, suppression motions, jury trials, death penalty trials, post-sentence motions, appeals to the Pennsylvania Superior Court, appeals to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, post-conviction relief petitions, expungements, and pardons.
Lisle has been involved in many high-profile cases and understands the value of analyzing the intricacies of each case at every phase. Having the case dismissed at the preliminary hearing or...