1. Michael A. Karaffa
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1981 Moot Court Board
College: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, B.S., magna cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1981 Moot Court Board
Practice Area: Construction Litigation; SIU Investigation and Litigation; Trucking & Transportation Liability; Motor Vehicle Liability; Fire Loss; Product Liability; General Liability
Membership: •Pennsylvania Bar Association

2. Paul D. Krepps
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Class of 1994, J.D.
College: Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1979, B.S., Administration of Justice, , American Criminal Justice Association, Honor Society
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Class of 1994, J.D.
Practice Area: Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation, Professional Liability, Employment Law
Membership: Associations & memberships Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyAllegheny County Bar Association Municipal Police Officer Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Pennsylvania State Bar Association West Virginia State Bar Association

3. April L. Cressler
Title: Associate
Law School: Whittier Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
College: University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA, B.A., cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Whittier Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 2009
Practice Area: Professional Liability
Membership: •Allegheny County Bar Association

4. Biannely M. Diaz
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 2015 Duquesne University School of Law Merit Scholarship, Law School Minority Endowed Scholarship, CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Trial Advocacy, Outstanding Oral Argument Award, Duquesne University Urban Development Clinic, 2014-2015, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, 2012-2015
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.S., Psychology, 2011 Members 1st Credit Union Scholarship, Dean's List
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 2015 Duquesne University School of Law Merit Scholarship, Law School Minority Endowed Scholarship, CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Trial Advocacy, Outstanding Oral Argument Award, Duquesne University Urban Development Clinic, 2014-2015, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, 2012-2015
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Municipal Liability; Civil Rights; Employment Law
Membership: •Allegheny County Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Womens Law Association, 2012-2015; President, 2014-2015; Vice-President, 2013-2014

5. Lauren E. Purcell
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2013; School of Law Community Service Award; CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Advance Legal Writing, Conflicts of Law, Legal Analysis & Writing
College: University of Pittsburgh, 2005; Honors & Awards: Order of the Coif; Benjamin H. Teplitz Award; Taintor Memorial Award
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2013; School of Law Community Service Award; CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Advance Legal Writing, Conflicts of Law, Legal Analysis & Writing
Practice Area: Product Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Automobile Liability; Construction Injury Litigation
Membership:

6. Grant H. Hackley
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2007; Law Review: Editor-in-Chief, University of Pittsburgh Law Review; Activities and Societies: SBA Rep, Graduate and Professional Student Association Rep, Certified Intern - Pitt Family Law Clinic
College: University of Maryland College Park, B.S., Phsyiology & Neurobiology, 2000
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2007; Law Review: Editor-in-Chief, University of Pittsburgh Law Review; Activities and Societies: SBA Rep, Graduate and Professional Student Association Rep, Certified Intern - Pitt Family Law Clinic
Practice Area: Architectural / Engineering and Other Professional Liability; Construction Defect Litigation
Membership: •Allegheny County Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association

7. Joseph V. Lesinski
Title: Associate
Law School: St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: University of Dayton, B.A., Political Science, 2003
Admitted: St. Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Product Liability, Hospitality and Liquor Liability, Construction Injury Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Architectural, Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation, Premises and Retail Liability
Membership: , Allegheny County Bar Association , Pennsylvania Bar Association

8. Ryan J. King
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2000
College: Ohio University, B.A., 1994
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Health Care Liability
Membership: •West Virginia Bar Association

9. Erin N. Margolin
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA, J.D., 2007; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity- 2004-2007, Vice Justice from 2005-2006; Women's Law Society; International Law Society
College: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, B.A., Political Science/English, magna cum laude, 2004
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA, J.D., 2007; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity- 2004-2007, Vice Justice from 2005-2006; Women's Law Society; International Law Society
Practice Area: Asbestos and Mass Tort Litigation
Membership:

10. Brad E. Haas
Title: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2013; Law Journal: Journal of Law-Medicine, Executive Editor
College: West Virginia University, B.S., 2010; Legal Fraternity: Phi Alpha Delta
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2013; Law Journal: Journal of Law-Medicine, Executive Editor
Practice Area: Premises Liability - Defense; Retail Liability; Product Liability; Property Litigation; General Liability
Membership:

11. Rebecca G. Yanos
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 2010 2010 Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Employment Discrimination, Duquesne Law Review, Research Editor
College: University of Delaware, B.A., History, cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., cum laude, 2010 2010 Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Employment Discrimination, Duquesne Law Review, Research Editor
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation; Professional Liability; Employment Law; Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation; Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation; Special Education Law
Membership: •West Virginia Bar Association, Member, 2012

12. Daniel W. Deitrick
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1993
College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, 1990 Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation, Federal Black Lung, Employment Law
Membership: Allegheny County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section , American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section , Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section , Pittsburgh Claims Association

13. Edward A. Miller
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1990 Eastern Regional Co-Champion, ABA National Appellate Moot Court Competition
College: Clarion University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Communications, cum laude, 1987
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1990 Eastern Regional Co-Champion, ABA National Appellate Moot Court Competition
Practice Area: Toxic Tort; General Litigation; Product Liability
Membership: •West Virginia Bar Association, 2001 - Present

14. Christian D. Marquis
Title: Shareholder
Law School: New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 1999 Dean's List Graduate
College: Saint Vincent College, B.A., Mathematics, 1995; Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1996
Admitted: New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 1999 Dean's List Graduate
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation, Construction Injury Litigation, Architectural, Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation, Automobile Liability, Environmental & Toxic Tort Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Membership: Allegheny County Bar AssociationPennsylvania Bar Association

15. Benjamin R. Wright
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2015 Law Review: Pitt Law: Tech Editor
College: Ursinus College, B.A., Politics/Sociology, 2012
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2015 Law Review: Pitt Law: Tech Editor
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Architectural, Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation
Membership:

16. Grant W. Cannon
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2010
College: Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, B.S., 2004
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Health Care Liability
Membership:

17. Scott G. Dunlop
Title: Shareholder; Managing Attorney, Pittsburgh, PA Office
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1984 Order of Barristers
College: West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, B.A., History, cum laude, 1981; West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, B.S., Business Management, 1981
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1984 Order of Barristers
Practice Area: Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation, Professional Liability
Membership: , Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County member, Diversity Committee , Allegheny County Bar Association member, Gender Equality Committee , Defense Research Institute , Federal Bar Association

18. James A. McGovern
Title: Shareholder
Law School: George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, J.D., 1990
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.S., Business, magna cum laude, 1987
Admitted: George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Securities and Investments Professional Liability, Architectural, Engineering and Construction Defect Litigation, Professional Liability, Insurance Agents & Brokers Liability, Commercial Litigation
Membership: Associations & memberships Allegheny County Bar AssociationPennsylvania Bar AssociationSecurities Industry and Financial Markets Association

19. Dennis J. Roman
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1982
College: Duquesne University, B.S., 1979
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Legal Malpractice; Professional Liability; Commercial Litigation
Membership:

20. John F. Deasy
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1991
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.A., Political Science, 1987
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability, General Liability, Product Liability, Hospitality and Liquor Liability, Premises Liability
Membership: Allegheny County Bar Association

21. Stuart H. Sostmann
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1999 CALI Future Excellence Award in Federal Income Taxation
College: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 1996
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1999 CALI Future Excellence Award in Federal Income Taxation
Practice Area: Product Liability; Premise Liability; Auto Liability; Construction Law; Dram Shop; Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Pennsylvania Defense Institute

22. William J. Walls
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1980 Candidate for Law Review based on Academic Achievement, 1977
College: Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, B.A., 1975 Kappa Scholar 1972
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1980 Candidate for Law Review based on Academic Achievement, 1977
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation; Federal Black Lung
Membership: • Pennsylvania Bar Association

23. Steven J. Forry
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio, J.D., 1994
College: The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania, B.A., 1991
Admitted: Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Health Care Liability, General Liability
Membership: •West Virginia Bar Association

24. Terry C. Cavanaugh
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1972
College: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, B.A., English/Political Science, 1969
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Health Care; Medical Malpractice
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association

25. Patricia A. Monahan
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1990
College: University of Florida, B.S., Business Administration, with honors, 1986
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Insurance Services - Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation, Employment Law, Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation
Membership: , Allegheny Bar Association , American Bar Association , Pennsylvania Bar Association

26. Michaelene E. Weimer
Title:
Law School: Duquesne University, J.D.
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.A.
Admitted: Duquesne University, J.D.
Practice Area: General Liability; Automobile Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Retail Liability; Motor Vehicle Warranty Litigation; Civil Rights
Membership:

27. Danielle M. Vugrinovich
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2001
College: Duquesne University, B.A., Psychology, 1998
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Public Entity and Civil Rights; Employment Law; Civil Rights Defense; Fair Debt Collection Defense; Municipal Tort Liability; Real Estate Agents Errors & Omissions; Insurance Agent Errors & Omissions; Fair Credit Reporting Act Defense; Consumer Financial Services Litigation & Compliance
Membership: • Pennsylvania Bar Association

28. Anthony J. Williott
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1985)
College: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, B.S., Finance, 1978; Order of Barristers, Won Gourley Cup, Trial Moot Court, 1985
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1985)
Practice Area: Health Care Liability; Long-Term Care Liability; Personal Injury - Defense; Product Liability; General Liability
Membership: • Allegheny County Bar Association

29. Ronald M. Puntil, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1984
College: Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, B.A., Economics, cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Health Care Liability, Birth and Catastrophic Injury Litigation, Long-Term Care Liability, Workers' Compensation
Membership: Associations & memberships Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County Allegheny County Bar AssociationPennsylvania Bar Association

30. Teresa O. Sirianni
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2002
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1995
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Municipal Liability; Professional Liability; Civil Rights; Employment Law - Employer; Premises Liability - Defense
Membership: • Federal Bar Association, Vice President - Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 2005 - Present

31. Christine T. McMillan
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1998 Journal of Law & Commerce, Lead Notes and Comments Editor
College: Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, 1995
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1998 Journal of Law & Commerce, Lead Notes and Comments Editor
Practice Area: Health Care Liability; Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership:

32. Patrick T. Reilly
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2006 Duquesne Law Review, Associate Recent Decisions Editor
College: St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.A., History, 2003 Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2006 Duquesne Law Review, Associate Recent Decisions Editor
Practice Area: Premises Liability; Product Liability; Liquor Liability; Motor Vehicle Warranty Litigation
Membership: • Northside Common Ministries, Advisory Board Member

33. Gregory P. Graham
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2013; CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Information Privacy Law
College: Michigan State University, B.A., 2007; Order of the Barristers; Faculty Award for Excellence in Legal Scholarship; 2012 Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Competition - 3rd Place Advocate; 2011-2012 Niagara International Moot Court Competition - Best Advocate
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2013; CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Information Privacy Law
Practice Area: Securities and Investment Professional Liability; Professional Liability
Membership:

34. Christopher E. Ballod
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University School of Law, J.D., 2002; Publication: Widener Law Symposium Journal Law Review, Articles Editor
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1998; Honors: Moot Court Honor Society
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, J.D., 2002; Publication: Widener Law Symposium Journal Law Review, Articles Editor
Practice Area: Health Care Liability
Membership:

35. Estelle Kokales McGrath
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2001 Widener Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief
College: Juniata College, B.A., Political Science/Communications, 1998 The Carroll C. Arnold Award in Communication
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2001 Widener Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation, Employment Law, Real Estate E&O Liability, Insurance Agents & Brokers Liability, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Workers Compensation
Membership: Allegheny County Bar AssociationCouncil on Litigation ManagementFETA 2013-presentPennsylvania Bar AssociationProfessional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) 2013-presentWest Virginia Bar Association

36. C. Justin Conrad
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2007 Semi-Finalist, National Trial Advocacy Competition
College: The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Finance, Minor: German, 2003
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2007 Semi-Finalist, National Trial Advocacy Competition
Practice Area: Health Care Liability; Medical Malpractice; General Liability; Premise Liability; Liquor Liability / Dram Shop
Membership:

37. Michele V. Primis
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2002
College: Allegheny College Meadville, Pennsylvania, B.A., Environmental Studies, 1999 Presidential Scholar
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice; Long-Term Care Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Civil Rights
Membership: • West Virginia Bar Association

38. Melissa Devich Cochran
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2003
College: Saint Vincent College, B.A., English/Political Science, 2000 Trial Team, Founder and Captain; Trial Moot Court Honor Society; Trial Moot Court Team
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Product Liability; General Liability; Asbestos
Membership:

39. Thomas P. Birris
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1987 Member, Duquesne Law Review, 1985 - 1986, Executive Editorial Board, Duquesne Law Review, 1986 - 1987
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.A., magna cum laude, 1984
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, J.D., 1987 Member, Duquesne Law Review, 1985 - 1986, Executive Editorial Board, Duquesne Law Review, 1986 - 1987
Practice Area: Product Liability, General Liability, Premises and Retail Liability, Hospitality and Liquor Liability, Construction Injury Litigation, Automobile Liability, Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability, Public Entity and Civil Rights Litigation
Membership: Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association