Burns White is pleased to announce the promotion of five attorneys to Member and one to Equity Membership status, effective Jan. 1, 2024. These talented attorneys, located in Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh have diverse legal practices that support the needs of our clients, and the growth of the organization. They will bring an innovative approach to expanding the firm’s capabilities in supporting our clients.
Membership Status
Cleveland
Brooke L. Seiler is a Member in the firm’s Cleveland office, focusing her practice on mass torts, toxic torts, and transportation litigation. She has experience defending claims against manufacturers and suppliers in asbestos cases and defends railroads in cases involving allegations of personal and occupational injuries and wrongful death.
Philadelphia
Kimberly M. Baron Funaro is a Member in the firm’s Philadelphia office, focusing her practice on Healthcare and Long-Term Care law defending doctors, hospitals, and long-term care health facilities in medical malpractice and liability matters. Ms. Funaro has a unique ability to analyze claims and negotiate with counsel due to her prior fourteen-year career in the insurance industry.
Evan G. O’Connor is a Member in the firm’s Philadelphia office where he focuses his practice on the defense of nursing homes, healthcare facilities, and medical professionals in nursing home and medical malpractice claims.
Robert A. Rachlin is a Member in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Group located in the Philadelphia office. Mr. Rachlin focuses his practice on defending employers and insurance companies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Pittsburgh
Claire M. Cookinham is a Member in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. Ms. Cookinham’s practice involves a wide range of commercial litigation, with a focus on transportation and logistics litigation, automobile liability, and premises liability.
Equity Membership Status
Pittsburgh
Joseph C. Romano is a Member in the Workers’ Compensation Group. He focuses his work on the defense of a variety of employers and insurance companies throughout Pennsylvania.