1.
Justin D. BeckTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D., CALI Award: Workers’ Compensation Practicum, Class Vice President, E. Earle Zehmer National Workers’ Compensation Appellate Competition, 2016
College: Saint Vincent College, Class of 2013, B.A., Politics, Pre-Law Society
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D., CALI Award: Workers’ Compensation Practicum, Class Vice President, E. Earle Zehmer National Workers’ Compensation Appellate Competition, 2016
Practice Area: Workers` Compensation
Membership:
Professional , Council Member (2019-2021), Allegheny County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section , CLE Committee (2019-Present), Allegheny County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section , Membership Committee (2018-Present), Allegheny County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section , Member (2018-present), Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Section
2.
Suzzane B. MerrickTitle: Partner
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, Class of 1986, J.D.
College: University of Notre Dame, Class of 1981, B.A., English
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, Class of 1986, J.D.
Practice Area: General Liability, Governmental Entity & Civil Rights, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Labor & Employment Law
Membership:
Professional Allegheny County Bar AssociationAppointed Councilmember, ACBA Federal Court SectionPennsylvania Defense InstituteFederal Bar Association
3.
Louis C. LongTitle: Partner
Law School: Temple University School of Law, J.D., cum laude 1980
College: Temple University, B.A., magna cum laude 1976
Admitted: Temple University School of Law, J.D., cum laude 1980
Practice Area: Administrative Agency & Appellate, General Liability, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Membership:
Professional Pennsylvania Defense Institute - Past President Serving on the Board of Directors & Co-Chair of the Amicus Curiae and Appellate Procedure CommitteeDefense Research InstitutePAMIC Legal Issues Committee (2017 - present)
4.
Jeanette H. HoTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, Class of 1991, J.D.
College: Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1988, B.A.
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, Class of 1991, J.D.
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, General Liability, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Membership:
Professional Public Offices and Appointments:, Member, Pennsylvania Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial and Ethnic Fairness (December 2014 - Present) , Member, City of Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board (July 2016 - Present) , Member, Western District of Pennsylvania Local Rules Advisory Committee (October 2014 - June 2015) , Member, Third Circuit Lawyer's Advisory Committee (January 2012 - December 2014) , Member, Merit Selection Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (December 2010 - March 2011) , Member, Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners (April 2005 - April 2008)
5.
Sean B. EpsteinTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Dayton School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1989, B.A.
Admitted: University of Dayton School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Workers` Compensation
Membership:
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations.
6.
Jeffrey T. CriswellTitle: Associate
Law School: University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Elon University, B.A., Corporate Communications, 2010
Admitted: University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: General Liability
Membership:
Professional :Allegheny County Bar Association
7.
Thomas E. ZumpellaTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004 American Inns of Court
College: Allegheny College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2001 Doane Distinguished Scholar; Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society for Political Science; Order of Omega Honor Society
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004 American Inns of Court
Practice Area: General Liability
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar AssociationAllegheny County Bar AssociationDefense Research Institute
8.
Mark R. HamiltonTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1979
College: Duke University, B.A., cum laude, 1976
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: General Liability; Governmental Entity & Civil Rights; Healthcare & Professional Licensure; Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith; Labor & Employment Law
Membership: Allegheny County Bar AssociationPanel of neutral mediators, evaluators and arbitrators, - U.S. District Court for the Western District of PennsylvaniaAcademy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (1992-2012)Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (2010-present)
9.
John M. GiuntaTitle: Partner
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. Cum Laude, 1985
College: Duquesne University, B.A., Business Administration, 1982
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. Cum Laude, 1985
Practice Area: General Liability; Governmental Entity & Civil Rights; Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Membership: Allegheny County Bar Association
10.
Francis J. DiSalleTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1983
College: Duquesne University, B.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Commercial & Business Litigation; General Liability; Governmental Entity & Civil Rights; Labor & Employment Law; Workers` Compensation
Membership: Allegheny County Bar Association, Member, Litigation Section American Bar Association, Member, Litigation Section Federal Bar Association, Third Circuit V.P. & Former President, Western District of PA
11.
Katelyn W. McCombsTitle: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest School of Law, J.D., 2015
College: Campbell University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2012
Admitted: Wake Forest School of Law, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: General Liability
Membership:
12.
Paul J. CrooksTitle: Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D.
College: Unlisted school, B.A.
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
13.
Richard DiSalleTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, LL.B.
College: University of Pittsburgh, A.B.
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, LL.B.
Practice Area:
Membership:
14.
Gregory W. WalkauskasTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Duquesne University, J.D., 1975; New York University, LL.M., Taxation 1976
College: Duquesne University, B.A., 1969
Admitted: Duquesne University, J.D., 1975; New York University, LL.M., Taxation 1976
Practice Area: Estate Administration; Estate Planning; Wills; Health Care Declarations and Tax Matters
Membership:
15.
Thomas P. McGinnisTitle: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D.
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.A.
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
16.
Karin M. RomanoTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law,, J.D.
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law,, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
17.
A. Catherine McLaughlinTitle: Associate
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
College: John Carroll University, B.A.
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
18.
Kenneth T. NewmanTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D.
College: George Washington University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
19.
Lauren N. WoleslagleTitle: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University, J.D.
College: University of Cincinnati, B.A.
Admitted: Duquesne University, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP. The number of lawyers in Thomas, Thomas and Hafer LLP is 75.