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Attorneys O’Neal & Sottile Obtain Dismissal Of Client In $250,000 Unjust Enrichment Matter
In a Pennsylvania State Court, Attorneys Stuart O’Neal and Mark Sottile obtained the dismissal of a client in a $250,000 unjust enrichment matter. Summary judgment
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Attorneys Bass and Podheiser Obtain Appellate Court Victory for Nursing Home Client
Burns White attorneys John Bass and Ira Podheiser obtained a victory before the Pennsylvania Superior Court when they convinced a three-judge panel of the Superior
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Attorneys Johnson And Griffin Secure Defense Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case
Dave Johnson and Ashley Griffin secured a defense verdict in a medical malpractice case against a physician and his employer in Jefferson County on July
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Attorneys O’Neal, Sottile, And Podheiser Successful As Third Circuit Affirms District Court’s Decision Dismissing Employment Discrimination Case
After winning summary judgment in September of 2020, Burns White Attorneys Stuart O’Neal, Mark Sottile, and Ira Podheiser were successful in filing a responsive brief
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Attorneys O’Neal, Sottile, And Kelleher Successfully Obtain Dismissal For Five Corporate Healthcare Entities
Burns White attorneys Stuart O’Neal, Mark Sottile, and Megan Kelleher successfully obtained dismissal of five (5) corporate healthcare entities in a class action employment discrimination
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Federal Court Finds No Interception Of Online Shoppers’ Data By Third-Party Advertising Company
Article by Daniel Inadomi, Lyle Washowich, and Marvi Wahla A recent federal court ruling in a matter of first impression could have broad implications on
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Attorneys O’Neal, Tanker & Murray Obtain Defense Verdict For Large Community Hospital
Burns White trial attorneys Stuart T. O’Neal and Marcy B. Tanker along with attorney William D. Murray and paralegal Ann Konchinsky, obtained a defense verdict
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Attorney O’Mahoney Receives Defense Verdict For Nursing Home
Attorney Sean O’Mahoney represented a nursing home where the plaintiff decedent resided for 6.5 years. The claim at issue focused on recurring infections and multiple
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Attorney Comas Receives Favorable Decisions From ALJ
Attorney Tony Comas represented a large insurance carrier before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The hearings were held to appeal charges identified in Medicare liens
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Attorneys Mundy And Podheiser Receive Favorable Appellate Ruling For Nursing-Home Client
Attorneys William Mundy and Ira Podheiser represented a nursing-home defendant sued in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for survival damages and wrongful death by
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16 Burns White Attorneys Named to Prestigious Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars Lists
PITTSBURGH, May 26, 2021 —16 Burns White attorneys from across Pennsylvania were named to the 2021 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists. These attorneys have been identified
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Alexandersen and Hamilton Obtain Summary Judgement for Large Manufacturer
Attorneys Kevin Alexandersen and Brooke Hamilton obtained a summary judgment motion for a large forklift manufacturer in a mesothelioma asbestos case filed in Defiance County
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Burns White Sponsors Pennsylvania Builders Exchange’s Spring Sporting Clays Shoot
Burns White sponsored the Pennsylvania Builders Exchange's 2021 Spring Sporting Clays Shoot at Nemacolin Woodlands on May 13th. Attorney Kurt Fernsler attended the event.
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Barbacane And O’Neal Obtain Summary Judgment On Behalf Of A Mercer County Hospital
Attorneys Stuart O’Neal and Courtney Barbacane obtained summary judgment on behalf of a Mercer County hospital on both punitive damages and corporate liability claims. In
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Bobnak And Malin Secure Dismissal Of International Supplier From Philadelphia County Asbestos Case
Members George “Jerry” Bobnak and Michael Malin secured the dismissal of the world’s largest, most comprehensive supplier of equipment and technologies for the wood processing
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Burns White Appoints New Employment Practices Liability Practice Group Co-Chair
Burns White has appointed Philadelphia Member Angela A. Cronk as the Co-Chair of the Employment Practices Liability Group, serving alongside Chief Executive Officer and Member,
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O’Neal And Barbacane Obtain Favorable Result For Mercer County Hospital
Attorneys Stuart O’Neal and Courtney Barbacane obtained a favorable result for a Mercer County hospital. The case settled and fully resolved, without any contribution from
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Rebelo & Brennan Obtain Defense Verdict On Behalf Of Consumer Finance Company
Burns White attorneys Mary-Jo Rebelo and Courtney C. Brennan successfully obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a consumer finance company in the Court of
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Margonari, Podheiser, and Johnson Obtain Summary Judgment for Pennsylvania Hospital
Attorneys, Daniel Margonari, Ira Podheiser, and Dave Johnson, successfully defended an order granting summary judgment for a Pennsylvania hospital in a medical negligence case before
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O’Neal, Kelleher, and Cocco Successfully Obtain Dismissal of Three Individuals and One Hospital Defendant
Attorneys Stuart O’Neal, Megan Kelleher, and Vincent Cocco successfully obtained dismissal of three individuals and one hospital entity defendant in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Arbitrators Find In Favor Of Assisted Living Facility
Burns White Attorneys William Mundy and Brian Pagano received a defense verdict for an assisted living facility in New Jersey after a two-day arbitration. Plaintiff
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Inadomi Named Fellow and Duncan Accepted to Pathfinder Program for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), announced that Burns White attorney, Daniel W. Inadomi, has been selected as a 2021 Fellow and attorney Frantz
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Summary Judgment For An Assisted Living Facility In New Jersey
Summary Judgment for an Assisted Living facility in New Jersey, represented by Attorneys William Mundy, Lauren Angeles, Ahsan Jafry, and Frantz Duncan, was recently affirmed
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Six Attorneys Promoted to Members and Three to Equity Membership Status
Burns White is pleased to announce the promotion of six attorneys to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2021. These talented attorneys, located in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cherry
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Burns White Leadership Changes 2021
Burns White today announced changes to its C-Suite leadership team, naming Mary-Jo Rebelo Chief Executive Officer, Lyle D. Washowich Chief Operating Officer (Western Region), and
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Jackson and Horvat Obtain Summary Judgment for Railroad Defendants
Burns White attorneys Jeff Jackson and Patrick Horvat were successful in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of Railroad Defendants, in the Circuit Court for Wicomico
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COVID Relief Bill Extends Optional FFCRA Leave Through March 31, 2021
On December 21, 2020, Congress approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. President Trump signed the bill on December 27, 2020. While the bill extends tax
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Burns White Recognized Among 2021 “Best Law Firms” in U. S. News Survey
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 5, 2020—Burns White LLC is among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the 2021 U.S. News Media Group and
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Sunseri and Mushet Granted Motion for Summary Judgment for Insurance Broker
The Honorable John Preston Bailey, of The Federal District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, granted the Motion for Summary Judgment, prepared by attorneys Anthony
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O’Neal, Tanker Defend $16,000,000 Case For Client
After eight days of trial before The Honorable Thomas Burke and a jury of 12 citizens in Luzerne County, a defense verdict was returned in
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Madden and O’Neal Obtain Defense Verdict in Dental Negligence Matter
Burns White attorneys Emily Madden and Stuart T. O’Neal obtained a defense verdict in a dental negligence matter against a teledentistry firm in Philadelphia County
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Damico and Palmer Obtain Exclusion of Expert
Burns White attorneys David Damico and Edwin Palmer successfully obtained the exclusion of Plaintiffs’ noise testing expert in a nuisance class action matter in the
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O’Neal and Madden Obtain Dismissal of Spa Chain Franchise Corporation from Negligence Action Alleging Permissibility of Sexual Assaults
Burns White attorneys Stuart O’Neal and Emily Madden obtained a complete dismissal of a negligence matter as against a Spa Chain Franchise Corporation in Philadelphia
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O’Neal and Sottile Obtain Summary Judgment on All Claims in Americans with Disabilities Act Case in EDPA
Stuart O’Neal and Mark Sottile obtained a Court Order dismissing an action under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Attorneys
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Recipient of 2020 Diversity in the Law Scholarship at Duquesne University School of Law
Duquesne University School of Law student, Josephine Mlakar, is the recipient of the 2020 Burns White Diversity in the Law Scholarship, awarded to a first-year,
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Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Burns White Attorneys
Best Lawyers in America announced today that 24 Burns White attorneys have been selected by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© for 2021.
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O’Neal and Sottile Obtain Dismissal of Healthcare Organization on New Jersey Negligence Action
Burns White attorneys Stuart O’Neal and Mark Sottile obtained a complete dismissal of a negligence matter on behalf of a healthcare provider and several named
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Rebelo, Brennan Obtain Summary Judgment for Nonprofit Organization
Burns White attorneys Mary-Jo Rebelo and Courtney C. Brennan won summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania for
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Margonari and Johnson Obtain Dismissal of Methadone Clinic on Preliminary Objection
Burns White attorneys Dan Margonari and Dave Johnson won preliminary objections on behalf of a Methadone Clinic in a case filed in the Court of
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Hampton Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of Railroad Defendant in Cumulative Trauma Case
Burns White attorney Dan Hampton won a summary judgement on behalf of a Railroad Defendant in a case filed in the United States District Court
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23 Burns White attorneys named to Prestigious Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 28, 2020 —Twenty-Three Burns White attorneys from across Pennsylvania were named to the 2020 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists. These attorneys have been identified
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Rebelo, Brennan Obtain Partial Summary Judgment for PA Skilled Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Facility
Burns White attorneys Mary-Jo Rebelo and Courtney C. Brennan won partial summary judgment for a privately-owned skilled rehabilitation and long-term care facility in Pennsylvania which
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Stuart T. O’Neal Interviews The Honorable David Shulkin on Healthcare Marketplace Issues
Recently, Burns White Executive Committee Member and Professional Liability co-chair, Stuart T. O'Neal, interviewed The Honorable David Shulkin, the Ninth Secretary of the United States
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Superior Court Finds Reservation of Rights Letter Which Does Not Include Potential Exclusions to Be Ineffective
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently held that while reservation of rights letters from insurance companies do not need to list every potential defense to
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Breach of Contract Claim Dismissed in Class Action Regarding Application of New Jersey Fee Schedule, but UTPCPL Claim Proceeds
The Middle District of Pennsylvania recently dismissed a breach of contract claim against an insurer but allowed a UTPCPL claim to proceed in a putative
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Superior Court Affirms Directed Verdict Obtained on Behalf of Property Management Company
Attorney Stephen Guzzetti successfully defends property management client. Plaintiff alleged in the trial court that Defendant acted in a capricious and bad faith manner by
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New Jersey Issues Executive Order 112 to Protect Healthcare Providers
On April 1, 2020, Governor Phil D. Murphy issued Executive Order 112. The broad-ranging decree was designed to provide legal protections to healthcare providers responding
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Leading Construction Law Team Joins Burns White
Burns White LLC announced today the addition of three attorneys and a senior paralegal to its Construction Law Practice Group. Attorneys D. Matthew Jameson III,
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Healey, Freiler Obtain Jury Defense Verdict for Medical Services Client
Attorneys Joseph T. (Jody) Healey and Nicole C. Freiler obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a privately owned company that is contracted to provide
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Hampton, Bazzy Obtain Nonsuit on Behalf of Railroad Defendant in Cumulative Trauma Trial
Burns White attorneys Dan Hampton and Nicole Bazzy obtained a nonsuit on behalf of a Railroad Defendant, in a trial in the Court of Common
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Martz, Cowhey Obtain Summary Judgment for PA Hospital in Hybrid Claim
Burns White attorneys Daniel Martz and Carol Cowhey won summary judgment for a Pennsylvania Hospital which was sued in a hybrid claim involving allegations of
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Ashley Horton Named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Burns White attorney, Ashley E. Horton, has been selected as a 2020 Fellow by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Ms. Horton will join
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Jury Returns No Negligence Verdict on Behalf of Class I Railroad
A jury in Philadelphia returned a no negligence verdict in a claim brought against a Class I railroad. Attorney Daniel B. Donahoe defended the railroad
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Burns White Announces Presence in New York City
Burns White LLC confirmed that the firm now has a New York City location. The office, at 425 5th Avenue, offers Burns White attorneys with
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Bass, Clifford Secure Dismissal for Municipal Nursing Facility in Sexual Assault Case
Attorneys John A. Bass and Andrew W. Clifford secured the dismissal of a local municipality who was a named defendant in a sexual assault case
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Jackson, Gusmar Obtain Dismissal of Cancer Lawsuit on Behalf of Railroad Defendant
Burns White attorneys Jeffrey Jackson and Nina Gusmar obtained a dismissal of Plaintiff’s case on behalf of a Class 1 Railroad in a case in
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Rebelo, Brennan Obtain Gender Discrimination Defense Verdict
Attorneys Mary-Jo Rebelo and Courtney C. Brennan obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a privately-owned company who is a leading global provider in the
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Adler, Rebelo, Brouse Elected to Burns White Leadership Roles
Burns White LLC announced today that attorneys Jeffrey Adler, Mary-Jo Rebelo, and Matthew G. Brouse have been elected to leadership roles at the firm. Mr.
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Burns White Promotes Three Attorneys to Membership Status
Burns White announced the promotion of three attorneys to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2020. These talented attorneys, located in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, have diverse
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Christie and Young Attorneys Join Burns White
Burns White LLC announced today that 13 attorneys and 12 support staff from Philadelphia-based Christie & Young, PC will be joining the firm, expanding Burns
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Summary Judgment for Area Hospital Obtained in Corporate Negligence Action
Burns White attorney, Daniel Margonari, obtained a summary judgment for a Pennsylvania hospital in a case brought by a former patient who developed an infection
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Trial Court Holds That Household Exclusion Remains Valid When Insured Has Rejected Stacking
A Pennsylvania trial court has held that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision in Gallagher v. GEICO does not preclude application of the household exclusion in
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Summary Judgment for Class I Railroad Obtained in Derailment Case
Burns White attorneys, T. H. Lyda and Edwin Palmer, obtained a summary judgment for a Class I railroad in a case brought by multiple plaintiffs
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Burns White Cleveland Attorney, Brooke L. Hamilton, Named to Prominent Ohio Rising Stars List
Brooke L. Hamilton, from the firm’s Cleveland office, was named to Thomson Reuters’ 2020 Rising Stars list for the state of Ohio. The Rising Stars
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Hampton, Bazzy Obtain Defense Verdict for Railroad Defendant
Attorneys Dan Hampton and Nicole Bazzy obtained a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on behalf of a Railroad
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Burns White Recognized Among 2020 “Best Law Firms”
Burns White LLC is among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the 2020 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law
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Damico, Horton Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict for 3 Railroad Defendants
Attorneys David Damico and Ashley Horton obtained a unanimous defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff alleged he contracted multiple
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Mundy, Ciccone Obtain Federal Defense Verdict
Attorneys William J. Mundy and Nicholas F. Ciccone obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a local municipality, that municipality’s skilled nursing facility, the facility’s
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Burns White Attorneys Win Summary Judgment in PA Professional Liability Action
Attorneys James R. Schadel and Kenneth N. Schott, III successfully defended a legal malpractice action filed by the ex-owner of a business against the attorney
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Listen to Tom Kelly Share Workers’ Compensation Defense Insights on WWDB-AM Labor Show
Hear Thomas C. Kelly's legal insights and discussion on defending Workers' Compensation matters in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey as a guest on
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Marvi Wahla Recipient of 2019 Burns White Diversity in the Law Scholarship at Duquesne University School of Law
Duquesne University School of Law student, Marvi Wahla, is the recipient of the 2019 Burns White Diversity in the Law Scholarship, awarded to a first-year,
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Impact of ‘Berg v. Nationwide’: Will It Change Bad Faith Law in PA?
Article by Kathleen Dapper, Esq. and Daniel Twilla, Esq., published on the Legal Intelligencer Published on August 16, 2019 On its face, the Supreme Court’s
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Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 16 Burns White Attorneys, Names 2 Lawyers of the Year
Best Lawyers in America announced today that sixteen Burns White attorneys have been selected by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© for 2020.
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Thomas Kelly to Compare PA v NJ Workers’ Compensation Laws on WWDB 860 AM
How do Workers' Compensation laws in Pennsylvania vary from those in New Jersey? Tune in to hear Thomas Kelly share his legal insights on WWDB
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Waiver of Work Product and Attorney-Client Privileges
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently clarified the standards for waiver of the work product privilege and attorney-client privilege, concluding that a hospital that shared
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O’Neal, Maravich Deliver Defense Verdict in Highly-Contested Case
Burns White trial attorneys, Stuart T. O’Neal and Sean Maravich, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital and physician practice group in a
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Defense Verdict in Delaware County General Liability Claim
Attorneys William J. Mundy and Scott D. Josephson successfully defended our firm’s client in a case before Judge John Whelan in the Delaware County Court
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Donahoe Obtains Jury Defense Verdict for Railroad
Attorney Daniel B. Donahoe received a defense verdict on behalf of a major railroad client. Plaintiff counsel alleged decedent was exposed to asbestos and diesel
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Bass Successfully Defends Nursing Home, Administrator & Corporate Defendants in Arbitration
Attorney John Bass launched a successful medical malpractice defense on behalf of our firm's client. Plaintiff, represented by the law firm of Wilkes and McHugh,
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17 Burns White Attorneys Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers/Rising Stars Lists
Seventeen Burns White attorneys from across Pennsylvania were named to the 2019 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists. These attorneys have been identified as being outstanding among
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Guzzetti Obtains Directed Verdict for Property Management Company
Attorney Stephen Guzzetti recently obtained a directed verdict on behalf of a property management company in a jury trial in the Court of Common Pleas
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Summary Judgment and Defense Verdict Affirmed By Third Circuit in Multi-Plaintiff Employment Case
On April 22, 2019, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment and upheld a defense verdict in a multi-plaintiff employment case. The Plaintiffs
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2019 Pennsylvania Best Lawyers Recognizes 16 Burns White Attorneys, One Lawyer of the Year
Sixteen Burns White attorneys were chosen by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers, and one received the additional distinction
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Employment Seminars Address Critical Topics for Businesses, Organizations
Burns White hosted two Employment Law Seminars in April--in Pittsburgh on April 5th and in Philadelphia on April 12th. Topics included the #MeToo movement, medical
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Gangjee Named to Law360 Advisory Board
Jessica Gangjee, the Director of Recruitment and Professional Development, has been selected to serve on Law360's 2019 Legal Industry Editorial Advisory Board. She joins seven
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Jessica Jurasko Named 2019 LCLD Fellow
Burns White attorney, Jessica M. Jurasko, has been selected as a 2019 Fellow by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). As a participant in
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Defense Verdict Affirmed in Cardiac Stent Litigation
On February 27, 2019, the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a defense verdict entered in the bellwether case of the Cardiac Stent litigation, which has been
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Daniel Twilla Obtains Defense Verdict in Bad Faith Case
Attorney Daniel J. Twilla recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an insurer in a bad faith case following a non-jury trial in the
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Burns White Obtains Jury Verdict for Two Class I Railroads
Plaintiff sued two Class I railroads in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania alleging that he developed lung cancer as a result of his alleged exposures to asbestos
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Back-to-Back Summary Judgments Obtained for Railroads in 3 Michigan Cases
Attorneys Kevin Alexandersen and Colleen Mountcastle obtained summary disposition in favor of the railroad in three Michigan cases in which former railroad employees claimed the
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Burns White Promotes Two Attorneys to Membership Status
Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of two attorneys to Member, effective January 1, 2019. These talented attorneys, located in both Pittsburgh
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Burns White Attorneys Obtain Defense Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith Case
Robert E. Dapper, Jr. and his team recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an insurer in a bad faith case following a week-long
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Dapper, Rebelo Participate in Annual Federal Practice Program
Burns White attorneys, Robert E. Dapper, Jr. and Mary-Jo Rebelo, participated in the 30th Annual Federal Practice Program of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of
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Burns White Law Clerk Speaks with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Burns White law clerk and representative of Duquesne University’s Law Review, Taylor Wantz, had the extraordinary opportunity of asking Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, a
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Burns White Recognized Among 2019 “Best Law Firms” in U. S. News Survey
Burns White LLC earned recognition among the Best Law Firms in the country, receiving eight rankings in the 2019 U.S. News Media Group and Best
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Annual Diversity & Inclusion Reception Welcomes Region’s Diverse Law Students
Diverse law students from Duquense School of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law and West Virginia University College of Law enjoyed our 13th annual
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Burns White Attorneys Preserve Nominal Jury Award for Railroad in Derailment Litigation
Attorneys Dave Damico, Dan Donahoe and Nina Gusmar successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for a plaintiff who sued
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Stuart O’Neal Discusses Impact of Opioids in the Workplace
Attorney, Stuart O’Neal, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Thought Leader Forum. Sharing the platform with several medical professionals, Mr. O’Neal, whose practice involves professional liability,
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Arroyo Inducted as Fellow by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation
Burns White Attorney Gilda Arroyo was one of 11 young attorneys inducted into this year’s Fellows class by the Allegheny County Bar Foundation (ACBF). The
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O’Neal Offers Legal Insights on Opioid Crisis
Attorney, Stuart O'Neal, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Thought Leader Forum. Sharing the platform with several medical professionals, Mr. O'Neal, whose practice involves
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Burns White Attorneys Preserve Nominal Jury Award for Railroad in Derailment Litigation
Attorneys Dave Damico, Dan Donahoe and Nina Gusmar successfully preserved favorable trial court rulings and a minimal federal jury award for a plaintiff who sued the
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16 Burns White Attorneys Receive 2019 Best Lawyers in America Recognition
Sixteen Burns White attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019. The firm’s honorees, which have practices spanning
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Damico Installed as NARTC President
David Damico was installed as President of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC) during its annual conference on July 29th in Chicago. With
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Burns White Recognized as Civil Defense Law Firm of the Year
The Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI) named Burns White the Civil Defense Law Firm of the Year. The award was presented on July 12th at the
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Shifting the Family Law Paradigm: The Collaborative Law Movement
By Dorothy Wolbert Shifting the Family Law Paradigm: The Collaborative Law Movement
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Mary-Jo Rebelo Begins 3-Year Allegheny County Bar Association Judiciary Committee Term
Attorney Mary-Jo Rebelo started her three-year term on the Judiciary Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA), effective July 1st, 2018. Ms. Rebelo was
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Joseph C. Romano Appointed to Disciplinary Board of Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has appointed Burns White attorney, Joseph C. Romano, to a three-year term as a Hearing Committee
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Burns White Attorneys Granted Judgment as a Matter of Law in Legal Professional Liability Action after Negotiating for and Winning a Three-Day Summary Trial of Underlying Civil Rights Action
Attorneys James R. Schadel and Kenneth N. Schott, III earned a defense verdict after successfully trying an underlying civil rights action that formed the factual
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Four Attorneys from Cleveland-Based Gallagher Sharp Join Burns White
Burns White LLC announced today that four partners from Cleveland-based Gallagher Sharp LLP have joined the firm, effective June 4, 2018. The addition of attorneys
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Another Defense Verdict for Railroad Team, 5th in 5 Months
T.H. Lyda and Edwin Palmer received another defense verdict on behalf of a Fortune 100 railroad client after a two-week long jury trial in Erie
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Daniel Cerrito Recipient of 2018 Burns White Diversity in the Law Scholarship at Duquesne University
Daniel Cerrito is the inaugural recipient of Burns White’s Diversity in the Law Scholarship, awarded to a first-year, diverse law student at Duquesne University’s School
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18 Burns White attorneys named to Prestigious Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
Eighteen Burns White attorneys in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New Jersey were named to recently announced 2018 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists. These attorneys have been identified
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Burns White Attorneys Granted Motion for Summary Judgment for Medical Center
Attorneys, Stuart O'Neal, Sean Maravich, Katherine Senior, and Amy Riley obtained a dismissal of the firm's client, a large regional medical center, pursuant to a
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Lyda, Railroad Team Secure Defense Verdict
T.H. Lyda, Dan Hampton, and Burns White’s Railroad Practice Group recently received a defense verdict in a multi-million dollar ride-quality case on behalf of a
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Attorney Wolbert Recognized as Best Law Firm Mentor, Firm Honored as Best Innovator
The Legal Intelligencer, a Pennsylvania law journal, recognized Family Law Attorney Dorothy Wolbert among its 2018 Best Law Firm Mentors, and awarded Burns White one
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Railroad Group Secures Appellate Victory in Case Interpreting Release
The Burns White Transportation and Appellate Practice Groups recently won a significant victory in the Pennsylvania Superior Court in a case for a railroad client
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Medical Malpractice: Reginelli Peer Review Case Update
On March 27, 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling significantly impacting Pennsylvania’s peer review protections. The Court in Reginelli v. Boggs held that
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Attorney Griffin Recognized for Civic Service by City & State PA
Attorney Ashley Griffin was selected by City & State PA as one of its inaugural Above & Beyond award recipients. Ms. Griffin, who serves on
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Burns White Attorney, Gilda M. Arroyo, Named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow
Burns White attorney, Gilda M. Arroyo, has been selected as a 2018 Fellow by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). As a participant in
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Respected Employment and Business Attorney, Mary-Jo Rebelo, Joins Burns White
Seasoned litigator, Mary-Jo Rebelo, has joined Burns White LLC as an equity member in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. Rebelo will focus her efforts on continued
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The Honorable Ronald W. Folino Joins Burns White, Focuses on Alternative Resolution Dispute Practice
Burns White welcomes The Honorable Ronald W. Folino to its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Practice effective March 1, 2018. Judge Folino joins Burns White’s team
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Attorneys Lyda and Palmer Obtain Defense Verdict for Railroad Clients
Following a jury trial in the Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, T.H. Lyda, Esquire and Edwin B. Palmer, Esquire obtained a defense
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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Motion to Dismiss
Burns White attorneys, Maria Granaudo Gesty and Randall Teti, recently received a favorable outcome for their visiting nurse association client. A medical negligence Complaint was filed
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Risk Insights Offered at Workers’ Compensation Seminar
On January 25th, Burns White hosted a Workers' Compensation Seminar entitled Staying Ahead in 2018. The event, co-sponsored by Marsh & McLennan Companies, brought together
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Burns White Grows Medical Malpractice Defense Practice, Adds Premier Legal Team
Burns White added a team of five to its medical malpractice defense practice. Attorneys David Johnson, Ashley Griffin, and Daniel Margonari joined the firm as
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Burns White Promotes Seven Attorneys to Membership Status
Burns White announced the promotion of seven attorneys to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2018. These talented attorneys, located in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, have diverse
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Philadelphia Office to Host Employment Seminar
Burns White will be hosting an Employment Law Seminar on Friday, January 19th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Topics will include: Current status of
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Burns White to Host Employment Law Seminar December 7th
Burns White will host a seminar on Employment Law on Thursday, December 7th at its offices in the Strip District. The half-day session will review,
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Attorney Granaudo-Gesty Obtains Motion to Dismiss for Radiologist
A medical negligence action was filed against a Delaware radiologist for allegedly contributing to a patient’s death by misinterpreting CT scans. In response, Attorney Maria
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Burns White Ranks Among Best Law Firms
Burns White LLC has been recognized among the Best Law Firms, earning 13 rankings in the 2018 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best
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Burns White Funds Diversity in the Law Scholarship at Duquesne University
Burns White announced its plans to fund a scholarship for first-year, diverse law students at Duquesne University’s School of Law. The annual Burns White Diversity
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Attorneys Cronk and Adler Obtain Defense Verdict for Nursing Home Client
Following a bench trial in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Angela Cronk, Esquire and Jeffrey Adler, Esquire obtained a defense verdict in favor of their
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Attorneys DiFrancesco and Beresky to Present at Kentucky Mineral Conference
Attorneys Jenna DiFrancesco and Jennifer Beresky will present, From Fracking to FERC to Finland: A Case Study of the Rover Pipeline and an Analysis of
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Attorney, Lakeisha Robinson, Sworn in as Member of Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia Executive Board
On September 13th, Burns White attorney, Lakeisha Robinson, was sworn in as a member of the 2017-2018 Executive Board of The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia.
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Annual Burns White Diversity Reception Hosts Region’s Law School Students
On September 14th, Burns White hosted its annual Diversity Reception. Law students from Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, and West Virginia
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Stuart T. O’Neal and Anthony S. Cottone Obtain Dismissal of Claims Against Hospital Client for Slip and Fall
After a Complaint was filed, Preliminary Objections were aggressively pursued. Stuart and Anthony’s aggressive defense and pursuit of their Preliminary Objections forced the Plaintiff to
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Jim Schadel, Laura Benson Granted Motion for Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Matter
While an appeal has been filed, James R. Schadel (Member) and Laura E. Benson (Associate) successfully obtained a dismissal of their clients, a lawyer and
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Burns White Center Featured as One of Pittsburgh’s Coolest Offices
Burns White Center was recognized by The Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. Each week, the paper showcases interesting, inspiring and attractive
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Stuart T. O’Neal , Katherine E. Senior, and Anthony S. Cottone Obtain Dismissal of Claims against Outpatient Radiology Center
Stuart T. O’Neal (Member), Katherine E. Senior (Of Counsel), and Anthony S. Cottone (Associate) successfully obtained a dismissal of their client, an outpatient radiology center,
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19 Burns White attorneys named to 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2017 —Nineteen Burns White attorneys in offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia were named to the 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists. These
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Burns White Attorneys Named to 2017 New Jersey Rising Stars List
Burns White Associates Ahsan A. Jafry and Brian D. Pagano of the firm’s Cherry Hill office were recognized as Rising Stars in the 2017 edition
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Jessica Jurasko Named 2017 Woman of the Year by Duquesne University’s School of Law Women’s Law Association
Burns White attorney, Jessica M. Jurasko, was named the 2017 Woman of the Year by Duquesne University’s School of Law’s Women’s Law Association (WLA). The
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Burns White Cuts Ribbon on Corporate Headquarters
Burns White, in conjunction with Oxford Development Company, cut the ribbon on its new corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh's Strip District neighborhood. Known as Burns White Center,
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Burns White Appoints Attorneys Schadel and Sargent to Serve as Firm’s Counsel
Burns White has appointed attorneys James R. Schadel as General Counsel, and Amanda H. Sargent as Associate General counsel for the law firm, effective immediately.
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Burns White Attorney, Ahsan A. Jafry, Named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Burns White attorney, Ahsan A. Jafry, has been selected as a Fellow to participate in a nationally recognized program created by the Leadership Council on
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Burns White adds new partner with energy and professional liability practice to Wheeling office
WHEELING W.V., Feb. 1, 2017 — Burns White announced the addition of experienced trial attorney and litigator Phillip T. Glyptis as a Member of its
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Burns White promotes six attorneys to membership status
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2016 — Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of six attorneys to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2017. These attorneys,
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Burns White welcomes 14 Associates to offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 30, 2016 — Burns White LLC welcomes 14 Associates with practices spanning energy, healthcare and long-term care, Medicare compliance, trucking litigation and workers’
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Burns White attains 13 rankings in the 2017 U.S. News Best Law Firms Survey
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2016 — Burns White earned 13 rankings in the 2017 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. Most
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Christian Francis and Amy Redington Riley pen article on corporate liability for Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Associates Christian W. Francis and Amy Redington Riley published an article in the October issue of Outpatient Surgery Magazine on corporate liability titled, "Yes, Patients
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Joseph Gordon addresses an emerging divide regarding the enforcement of employer arbitration agreements for The Legal Intelligencer
Employment Associate Joseph Gordon addresses an emerging divide in federal court regarding the enforcement of employer arbitration agreements for the Sept. 29, 2016 edition of
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Dollar Energy Fund appoints Ralph Monico to its Board of Directors
The Dollar Energy Fund appointed professional liability litigator Ralph M. Monico by board vote to serve on its Board of Directors, as well as its
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Christopher Jacobs and Matthew Meyers pen article for The Legal Intelligencer’s insurance law supplement
Member and Co-Chair of the Insurance Coverage and Extracontractual Litigation Group Christopher Jacobs and Associate Matthew Meyers penned an article for The Legal Intelligencer's insurance
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Pa. federal court grants partial summary judgment to an energy client in a contractual indemnification dispute
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granted a partial summary judgment to an energy client in a contractual indemnification dispute. Represented
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15 Burns White attorneys receive Best Lawyers in America recognition
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2016 — 15 attorneys from Burns White’s Pittsburgh office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©
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Ohio Valley Medical Center appoints Darla Mushet to its Hospital Professional Ethics Committee
Ohio Valley Medical Center recently appointed Associate Darla A. Mushet to serve on its Hospital Professional Ethics Committee for an undefined term. In this role,
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T.H. Lyda and Daivy Dambreville co-author an article on the legal challenges of fighting a recognized virus for The Legal Intelligencer
Chair of the Environmental Group T.H. Lyda and Associate Daivy Dambreville co-authored an article for The Legal Intelligencer's Energy and Environmental Law supplement on the
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Burns White welcomes five Associates to offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
PITTSBURGH, July 7, 2016 — Burns White LLC welcomes five Associates with practices spanning products liability and toxic tort/family law, Medicare compliance, workers’ compensation, and
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Burns White adds two medical malpractice attorneys to its Philadelphia office
PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2016 — Burns White announced the addition of experienced trial attorneys Ruth R. Wessel as a Member and Kirsten B. Hare as
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PDI selects Russell Giancola as Young Lawyer of the Year
PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2016—The Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI) named Associate Russell D. Giancola as its Young Lawyer of the Year. The annual award honors a
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Daivy Dambreville talks about transitioning to a career in law for the Business, Life, & Coffee podcast
Associate Daivy P. Dambreville discussed his transition from a career in corporate sales to one in law for Business, Life, & Coffee, a podcast that
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John Bass and Ralph Monico obtain a dismissal for a hospital client facing claims of negligence
Member John A. Bass and Associate Ralph M. Monico obtained a dismissal in a negligence claim in Mercer County, Pa. against a hospital client for
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Family Law Co-Chair Named to 2017 Pennsylvania Rising Stars List
Family Law Group Co-Chair Dorothy C. Wolbert was selected for the 2017 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list, a distinction given to no more than 2.5% of the top
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25 Burns White attorneys named to 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2016 — Twenty five Burns White attorneys in offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia were named to the 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars
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Scott Eberle secures a defense verdict in a legal malpractice claim
Member Scott R. Eberle recently obtained a defense verdict in a legal malpractice claim arising out of an underlying employment discrimination case. The four-day trial
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Jill Persico pens article on using social media as an investigative tool for The Legal Intelligencer
Associate Jill M. Persico wrote an article for The Legal Intelligencer's April 12, 2016 medical malpractice supplement on using social media as an investigative tool
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Burns White welcomes six Associates to four offices in Pa. and N.J.
PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2016 — Burns White LLC welcomes six Associates with practices spanning Medicare compliance, employment, insurance coverage litigation and healthcare and long-term care
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T.H. Lyda weighs in on likelihood of copycat cases in light of $4.2 million fracking verdict for Law360
In an article yesterday for Law360, Member and Chair of the Environmental Group T.H. Lyda was one of several lawyers to weigh in on the
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Two Burns White attorneys named to 2016 New Jersey Rising Stars list
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 11, 2016 — Burns White Associates Ahsan A. Jafry and Brian D. Pagano of the Cherry Hill office were named to
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Burns White attorneys receiving Best Lawyers in America ranking appeared in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette supplement
The following Burns White attorneys appeared in the March 4, 2016 Best Lawyers in America supplement in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. First published in 1983, Best
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Stuart T. O’Neal and M. Sean Maravich obtain a defense verdict for a hospital client in Philadelphia County
Members Stuart T. O’Neal and M. Sean Maravich obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of Chestnut Hill Hospital in the Court of Common Pleas
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Superior Court of Pa. reverses trial court decision ruling in favor of Burns White client demanding specific performance for purchase of real estate
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently reversed a decision by the Court of Common Pleas of Butler County denying our client’s post-trial motion to remove
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Stuart T. O’Neal elected to serve as President of The Hamels Foundation Board of Directors
Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III was recently elected to serve as President of The Hamels Foundation Board of Directors for a two-year term. Mr. O’Neal,
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Burns White adds four professional liability attorneys with a healthcare industry focus to its Pittsburgh office
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27, 2016 — Burns White hired Joseph A. Macerelli and John A. Bass as Members, as well as Ralph M. Monico and Russell
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Burns White promotes three attorneys to membership status
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 16, 2015 — Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of three attorneys to Member in its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices,
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Burns White welcomes seven attorneys to offices in Pa.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3, 2015 — Burns White LLC welcomes one Of Counsel and six Associates with practices spanning commercial litigation, design and construction, healthcare and
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Burns White attains ten rankings in the 2016 U.S. News Best Law Firms Survey
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2015 — Burns White earned ten rankings in the 2016 U.S.News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. Most notably, the
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Burns White and Dapper, Baldasare, Benson, Behling & Kane to merge
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27, 2015 — Burns White LLC announced today that all 11 attorneys and six support staff from Pittsburgh-based Dapper, Baldasare, Benson, Behling &
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Dorothy Wolbert selected for Allegheny County Bar Foundation 2015 Young Lawyer Fellow program
Associate Dorothy C. Wolbert was named to the Young Lawyer Fellows program. The program recognizes and honors attorneys who have shown a commitment to excellence
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John Steidle and Stuart T. O’Neal receive a voluntary dismissal for a healthcare system in a medical malpractice dispute
Burns White Members Stuart T. O’Neal, III and John M. Steidle recently obtained a voluntary dismissal for a healthcare system client and its related entity
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Matthew Chapman co-authors a two-part legislative update for West Virginia Law Review
Associate Matthew Chapman, along with Judge Joseph K. Reeder, published a two-part update on West Virginia laws impacting the legal community in 2015 for the
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Transportation Group secures defense verdict for two major railroad clients in a repetitive stress injury case
Members Daniel J. Hampton and T.H. Lyda obtained a defense verdict for two major railroad clients in a week-long jury trial in the Court of
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Burns White strengthens its Professional Liability Practice with the addition of two Members in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25, 2015 — Burns White hired James R. Schadel and Scott R. Eberle, both formerly of Weinheimer, Schadel & Haber, P.C., as Members
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Burns White welcomes five Associates to offices in Pa.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2015 — Burns White LLC welcomes five associates with practices spanning energy, healthcare and long-term care and workers’ compensation to its offices
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Six firm attorneys receive Best Lawyers in America ranking and Best Lawyer of the Year recognition
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 17, 2015 — Michael W. Burns and Members David A. Damico, Daniel B. Donahoe, T.H. Lyda, Patrick L. Mechas and D. Scott Newman
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Stuart T. O’Neal participates in cybersecurity webinar
On Aug. 12, 2015, Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Group Stuart. T. O'Neal, III co-presented a webinar CLE, along with the Caroline McCaffery of clarifai, on
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Oxford Development Company announces Burns White’s corporate headquarters to locate in 3 Crossings
Phase II of the 3 Crossings Neighborhood to Begin in the City’s Strip District PITTSBURGH, August 13, 2015 – Oxford Development Company and Burns White
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Daivy Dambreville authors article on the impact of a recent Commonwealth Court decision for The Legal Intelligencer
Associate Daivy P. Dambreville authored an article on the impact of a recent Commonwealth Court decision involving Pipeline Systems v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, where
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Stuart T. O’Neal discusses ways small businesses can protect client data
Member and Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Group Stuart T. O'Neal, III discussed ways that small businesses can protect their client data in the August 2015
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Stuart T. O’Neal and Sasha Miller receive dismissal for a physician client in federal court
Last month, Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Sasha E. Miller secured a dismissal for a private physician client, along with the United States
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Superior Court of Pa. affirms appeal denial in a lease dispute against a Burns White client
Recently, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed an appeal denial in a lease dispute against a large natural gas producing client represented by Member and
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T.H. Lyda and Cressinda Schlag wrote an article for The Legal Intelligencer on the EPA’s heightened enforcement focus under the Clean Water Act
Member and Co-Chair of the Environmental Group T.H. Lyda and Associate Cressinda Schlag wrote an article for The Legal Intelligencer addressing how the U.S. Environmental
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William Donovan and Dorothy Wolbert co-author family law-related article for The Legal Intelligencer
Co-Chairs of the Family Law Group William Donovan and Dorothy Wolbert co-authored an article on how to keep a business through a divorce for The
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New website now available for family law services
Looking for additional information on our family law services? Visit our new website: http://burnswhitefamilylaw.com
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Workers’ Compensation Group successfully defends Claim Petition for a client in a fracking-related chemical exposure claim
Member D. Scott Newman and Associate Ryan M. Carroll of the Workers’ Compensation Group successfully defended a client that manufactures and deals commercial service vehicles
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New website available for energy services
Looking for more information on our services for the energy industry? Visit our new website: http://burnswhiteenergy.com
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Patrick Sorek weighs in on Mylan’s domicile issue for the Pittsburgh Business Times
Member Patrick Sorek weighed in on Mylan's domicile issue in a recent story for the Pittsburgh Business Times looking at what questions the FTC may
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Burns White welcomes six Associates to offices in Pa. and W.V.
PITTSBURGH, May 28, 2015 — Burns White LLC welcomes six associates with practices spanning employment, healthcare and long-term care, commercial litigation, workers’ compensation and transportation
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Ten Burns White attorneys named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 15, 2015 —Burns White Members David B. White and David A. Damico of the Pittsburgh office, and Member Valerie H. Lieberman and Associate
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Burns White launches cybersecurity practice to address increasing client need
PITTSBURGH, April 28, 2015 — With clients facing increasingly complex regulatory environments and cyber threats to information systems, Burns White has formed a cybersecurity practice
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T.H. Lyda quoted in Toxic Tort Claims Over Fracking Create IP Discovery Risk article in Law 360
Member and Co-Chair of the Products Liability and Toxic Tort Group T.H. Lyda was quoted in "Toxic Tort Claims Over Fracking Create IP Discovery Risk"
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Molly Fletcher elected to serve on the Community Liver Alliance Board of Directors
Transportation Associate Molly L. Fletcher was unanimously elected to serve on the Community Liver Alliance (CLA) Board of Directors. In this role, she will help
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Autumn Pividori named Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest 2015 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Medicare Associate Autumn L. Pividori was recently named Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest 2015 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). This award honors the area’s most accomplished
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Burns White hires family law attorney to co-head new practice group
PITTSBURGH, March 23, 2015 — Burns White LLC hired Associate Dorothy C. Wolbert to co-chair a new family law practice at the firm to augment
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Stuart O’Neal and Sasha Miller successfully defend a foster care service client in federal court
Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Sasha E. Miller recently secured a summary judgment in the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of
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William Mundy authors article on healthcare REITs for The Legal Intelligencer
William J. Mundy, Member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Co-chair of its Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group, wrote an article exploring the litigation risks
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Stuart O’Neal and Daniel Cutler receive a dismissal with prejudice for a hospital parent company in a claim brought under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act
Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Daniel A. Cutler obtained a dismissal in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Two Burns White attorneys named to 2015 New Jersey Rising Stars list
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 13, 2015 — Burns White Associates Ahsan A. Jafry and Brian D. Pagano of the Cherry Hill office were named to
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T.H. Lyda and Stephen Hall secure a favorable verdict for railroad clients in FELA claim
Member and Co-Chair of the Transportation Group T.H. Lyda and Member obtained a favorable verdict for two major railroad clients in a week-long jury trial
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Stuart O’Neal and Christian Francis successfully resolve a defamation case for a corporate executive outside of court
Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Christian W. Francis successfully resolved a defamation case for a high-level corporate executive, estopping several national and international
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NAMSAP elects Ciara Koba to its Board of Directors
The National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals (NAMSAP) recently elected Ciara F. Koba via plurality of votes to serve on its board of directors for
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Philadelphia-area healthcare litigators obtain favorable outcomes in four consecutive cases
Philadelphia-area litigators from the Burns White Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group obtained favorable outcomes in their last four consecutive cases venued in Philadelphia County. Most
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Energy litigators secure a summary judgment for a natural gas producing client in a lease royalty dispute
Energy Group Co-Chair and Member Jeffrey D. Roberts and Associate Cressinda D. Schlag received a summary judgment for a large natural gas producing client in
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Burns White hires seasoned trial attorney as Of Counsel in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26, 2015 — Burns White LLC hired seasoned trial attorney C. Leon Sherman as Of Counsel to its Pittsburgh office. With more than
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Member Amanda Sargent elected to the 2015 KSRRA Board of Directors
Member Amanda H. Sargent was recently elected to the Keystone State Railroad Association (KSRRA) 2015 Board of Directors, serving a three-year term. In this role,
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Burns White welcomes five Associates to offices in Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 09, 2015 — Burns White LLC welcomes five associates with practices spanning energy, workers’ compensation, and healthcare and long-term care to its offices
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Transportation lawyers secure favorable verdicts for railroad clients in four consecutive cases
In the last four cases, Burns White Transportation lawyers have secured three defense verdicts and one favorable verdict for railroad clients in occupational injury claims.
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Burns White promotes eight attorneys to membership status
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 17, 2014 — Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of eight attorneys to Member in its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices,
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Burns White welcomes seven Associates to its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21, 2014 — Burns White LLC welcomes seven associates with practices spanning employment, energy, general litigation, healthcare and long-term care, and Medicare compliance
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Emily Morales and Shirley Hampton urge for greater efficiency in NJ workers’ compensation practice
Workers' Compensation Associates Emily P. Morales and Shirley A. Hampton relayed some challenges that they face as respondent attorneys in New Jersey for the Nov.
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Burns White attains ten rankings in the 2015 U.S. News Best Law Firms Survey
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2014 — Burns White earned ten rankings in the 2015 U.S.News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. Most notably, the
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Stuart T. O’Neal elected to serve as Vice President of The Hamels Foundation Board of Directors
Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III was elected to serve as Vice President of The Hamels Foundation Board of Directors, effective Nov. 1 for a one-year
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Matthew Brouse named to Young Professionals Board of Junior Achievement of Western PA
Associate Matthew G. Brouse was recently named to the Young Professionals Board of Junior Achievement of Western PA. In this role, he’ll assist with advancing
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Burns White obtains summary judgment for an independent insurance company client in Ohio
Burns White Members Stuart T. O’Neal, III and John M. Steidle and Associate Laura E. Caravello recently obtained a summary judgment in Trumbull County, Ohio
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Jeffrey Adler quoted in a wage-and-hour-claim article in The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia-based Jeffrey S. Adler, Co-Chair of the Employment Group, was quoted in an article titled, "Wage-and-Hour Claims on the Rise in Pennsylvania." Published on Sept.
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Nicholas Varischetti appointed to Emclaire Financial Corp Board of Directors
Associate Nicholas D. Varischetti was appointed to serve on Emclaire Financial Corp and its subsidiary The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Boards of Directors, effective
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Railroad clients obtain reversal from Superior Court of PA in a decision changing court venue
Last week, two railroad clients facing occupational injury allegations under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) from two former employees were granted a reversal by
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Supreme Court of Ohio grants reversal for railroad client in asbestos exposure lawsuit
On Sept. 4, 2014, the Supreme Court of Ohio granted a reversal for a railroad client, represented by Burns White Members David A. Damico and
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Employment Group launches Employment Law Blotter blog
Attorneys in the Employment Group recently launched the Employment Law Blotter, a blog focusing on the latest developments in employment law relevant to employers and
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New site for David White’s ADR practice is now available
Burns White recently launched a new website with details on Member David White’s alternative dispute resolution practice. The first attorney-focused website of its kind for
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Stuart T. O’Neal analyzes record-breaking HIPAA settlement for MD News
Healthcare Member Stuart T. O'Neal, III wrote an article for Eastern Pennsylvania MD News analyzing the $4.8 million fine the Department of Health and Human
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Construction litigator obtains defense jury verdict after 10 minutes in alleged floor defect trial
Construction litigator Andrew Fylypovych obtained a defense verdict for a higher education client in a premises liability action tried to a jury in Philadelphia County.
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Six firm attorneys receive Best Lawyers in America ranking
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 20, 2014 —Michael W. Burns and Members David A. Damico, Daniel B. Donahoe, T.H. Lyda, Patrick L. Mechas and D. Scott Newman were
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Burns White welcomes nine Associates to offices in Pa. and Del.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13, 2014 — Burns White LLC welcomes nine associates with practices spanning energy, general litigation, healthcare and long-term care, Medicare compliance and transportation
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Healthcare litigators secure a defense verdict for a hospital client in a premises liability suit
Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Harry P. McGrath, Jr., obtained a defense verdict for a hospital client in
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Healthcare Group secures dismissal of RICO claim for a healthcare system client
Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Sasha E. Miller of the Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group obtained a dismissal for a healthcare system client
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Anne Schmidt writes on how to prevent privacy breaches via social media for MD News
Healthcare and Long-Term Care Associate Anne P. Schmidt wrote an article titled, "A Proactive Approach to Social Networking Can Prevent Privacy Breaches" for the July/August
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Stuart T. O’Neal pens an article for MD News on how a proposed rule to combat prescription fraud abuse may impact physicians
Healthcare Member Stuart T. O'Neal, III wrote an article for Eastern Pennsylvania MD News addressing a proposed new rule in the Medicare Part D prescription
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Seven Burns White attorneys named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2014 — Burns White Members David B. White and David A. Damico in the Pittsburgh office, and Member Valerie H. Lieberman and
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Nicholas Varischetti named 2014 Fast Tracker by Pittsburgh Business Times
PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2014 — Nicholas D. Varischetti was named a 2014 Fast Tracker, an annual award honoring local business and nonprofit community leaders who
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Burns White appoints first Chief Privacy Officer
PITTSBURGH, May 13, 2014 — With an increasingly complex regulatory environment facing the firm and many of its clients, Burns White recently appointed Philadelphia-based Member
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The Hamels Foundation appoints Stuart T. O’Neal to its board of directors
The Hamels Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi, appointed Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III to serve
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Wilkes-Barre, Pa. office has new contact information
Effective May 5, 2014, the new contact information for the Wilkes-Barre, PA office is: 575 Pierce Street, Suite 202 Kingston, PA 18704 Telephone: (570) 338-6100
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Special Ethics Counsel Forest Bowman receives WVU College of Law’s highest honor
PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2014 — Burns White Special Ethics Counsel Forest “Jack” Bowman is to receive West Virginia University College of Law’s 2014 Justitia Officium
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Burns White welcomes seven Associates to offices in PA and NJ
PITTSBURGH, April 30, 2014 — Burns White LLC welcomes seven associates to its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pa. offices and Cherry Hill, N.J. office. Pittsburgh Matthew
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Anne Schmidt authors article for The Legal Intelligencer’s women in the profession supplement
Healthcare Associate Anne P. Schmidt wrote an article on how developing and instituting a personal work style can be a vital tool in maintaining work-life
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Christina Horton Duty named Duquesne University School of Law’s Recent Graduate of the Year
Associate Christina Horton Duty was named Recent Graduate of the Year by the Duquesne University School of Law Women’s Law Association at its annual Woman
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Two Burns White attorneys named to New Jersey Rising Stars list
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 13, 2014 — Burns White Associates Ahsan A. Jafry and Brian D. Pagano of the Cherry Hill office were named Rising
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Mark Stadler elected Chair of Vincentian Collaborative System Board of Directors
Member Mark Stadler was elected by Vincentian Collaborative System’s Board of Directors to serve as its chair for a minimum of a two-year term. In
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Healthcare litigator Stuart T. O’Neal secures award for hospital client in equipment dispute
Burns White healthcare litigator Stuart T. O’Neal secured the maximum arbitration monetary award available for the firm’s hospital client involving a commercial dispute over the
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Healthcare litigators obtain dismissals for clients in Philadelphia and Northumberland Counties
Healthcare litigator Stuart T. O’Neal obtained dismissals in two separate cases. One was a medical malpractice case in Philadelphia County, where a dismissal was granted
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Jeffrey Roberts and Matthew Brouse pen introduction on energy industry for Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law & Policy
Member and Co-Chair of the Energy Group Jeffrey D. Roberts and Associate Matthew G. Brouse penned an introduction providing an overview of the energy industry
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T.H. Lyda and Christine Hardy secure defense verdict in a FELA case for a major railroad client
Member and Co-Chair of the Transportation Group T.H. Lyda and Associate Christine R. Hardy successfully obtained a defense verdict for a major Class I railroad
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Burns White welcomes five Associates to its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2014 — Burns White LLC welcomes five associates to its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices. Pittsburgh Simoné L. Delerme is an Associate practicing
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Summary of FELA case against railroad client included in December 2013 issue of the Indiana Jury Verdict Reporter
A summary of a defense verdict for a railroad client for claims brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was included in the December
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Burns White promotes four attorneys to membership status
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2013 — Burns White LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of four attorneys to Member, effective Jan. 1, 2014: Jason J.
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Stephanie Solomon pens legal malpractice article for Riding the E&O Line
Associate Stephanie Solomon authored an article titled, "Bench Trials — A New Defense Tactic in Legal Malpractice Claims" for Volume 5, Issue 4 of Riding
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Burns White attains nine rankings in the U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Survey
PITTSBURGH, November 1, 2013 — Burns White earned nine rankings in the 2014 U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey. Most
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Jeffrey Jackson elected to Keystone State Railroad Association Board of Directors
Pittsburgh, Oct. 25, 2013 — Last week, Member Jeffrey A. Jackson was elected by Keystone State Railroad Association to serve its board of directors as
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Stuart T. O’Neal obtains a dismissal for a solar power company executive in a breach of contract suit
Member Stuart T. O’Neal obtained a dismissal in Chester County, Pa. for an executive of a solar power company in a breach of contract claim.
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David White appointed to Port Authority of Allegheny County Board
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 23, 2013 — Founding Member David B. White was appointed by Pennsylvania House Speaker Sam Smith today to serve on the Port Authority
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Burns White welcomes four Associates to its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 19, 2013 — Burns White LLC welcomes four associates to its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia offices. Pittsburgh Tara E. Hansen is an Associate in
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Lyle Washowich appointed to PACB’s Strategic Planning Committee
Lyle D. Washowich, Co-Chair of the Banking and Financial Services Group, was appointed by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB) to serve on its
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William Mundy and Stephen Stallings quoted in The Legal Intelligencer
William J. Mundy, Co-Chair of the Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group, and Stephen S. Stallings, Chair of the White Collar and Government Enforcement Group, were
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Six firm attorneys receive Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyer of the Year recognition
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 28, 2013 — Members David A. Damico, Daniel B. Donahoe, T.H. Lyda, Patrick L. Mechas, D. Scott Newman and Of Counsel Michael W.
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NACD selects Burns White for its inaugural Regulatory Compliance Preferred Provider Program
The National Association of Chemical Distributors selected Burns White for its inaugural Regulatory Compliance Preferred Provider Program to support its members in the increasingly tough
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Burns White welcomes four Members to its Pittsburgh office
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13, 2013 — Burns White hired four seasoned Members well versed in complex business and healthcare transactions, and commercial, healthcare and employment litigation
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Healthcare litigators secure successful outcomes for clients in Philadelphia and Lackawanna Counties
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2013 — Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III and Associate Harry P. McGrath recently obtained favorable outcomes for a physician client and hospital
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Burns White Philadelphia office expands healthcare practice
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2013 — The Philadelphia office of Burns White is expanding its healthcare and long-term care practice with the addition of three seasoned
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Burns White receives reversal for a skilled-nursing facility client owned by Beaver County
Pittsburgh, Aug. 1, 2013 — Burns White Members Jennifer McPeak and Ira Podheiser, and Associate Jeffrey Bailey, recently obtained a favorable result for a skilled
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Employment Law Group wins motion to dismiss for a national security company client
Pittsburgh, July 31, 2013 — The Burns White Employment Law Group obtained a motion to dismiss for a national security company client in a lawsuit
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Superior Court of PA affirms decision for Burns White client in contract dispute
Pittsburgh, July 30, 2012 — Litigation Chair David B. White and Appellate Chair Ira L. Podheiser recently obtained a favorable decision from the Superior Court
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Stephen Hall obtains summary judgment for railroad clients in occupational injury case
Transportation Litigator Stephen A. Hall obtained summary judgment in Lucas County, Ohio for three railroad clients named in an occupational injury case that was filed
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Lyle Washowich and Daniella Corcuera author article on Suspicious Activity Reports for Transactions magazine
Co-Chair of the Banking and Financial Services Group Lyle D. Washowich and Law Clerk Daniella Corcuera authored an article titled, "Suspicious Activity Reports: Deciding When
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Stuart T. O’Neal writes article on corporate liability litigation for MD News
Member Stuart T. O'Neal wrote an article on the evolving theory of corporate liability in medical malpractice claims for the July/August 2013 issue of MD
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Banking and Financial Services Group obtains summary judgment for banking client facing breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy claims
After 2.5-years of litigation, the Burns White Banking and Financial Services Litigation secured summary judgment in the Court of Common Pleas in Chester County, Pa.
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Healthcare Litigators Stuart T. O’Neal and Harry McGrath secure dismissal of hospital client in Luzerne County, Pa.
Burns White Healthcare Litigators Stuart T. O’Neal and Harry P. McGrath obtained dismissal for a hospital client in a medical malpractice matter in Luzerne County,
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Nicole Bazzy records podcast on special needs trusts for Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Nicole E. Bazzy, Co-Chair of the Estate Planning & Administration Group, recorded a podcast on the essentials of special needs trusts for the Down Syndrome
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Burns White makes monetary donation to support breast cancer research
Breast cancer has touched many lives throughout the United States—and every now and again, it hits too close to home. To show a small token
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Six Burns White attorneys named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2013 —Burns White Members David B. White in the Pittsburgh office, and William J. Mundy and Valerie H. Lieberman in the Philadelphia
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Burns White welcomes four new associates
PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2013 — Burns White LLC welcomes four associates to its Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Wheeling offices. Pittsburgh Litigator Laura E. Benson focuses in
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ACBA elects Sheila Burke to serve on its Women in the Law Division Council
Member Sheila M. Burke was elected to serve a three-year term on Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) Women in the Law Division Council effective July
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T.H. Lyda quoted in Pittsburgh Business Times article about the disclosure of frac-fluid formulas
Member T.H. Lyda weighed in on the impact of oil and gas companies divulging trade secret information in a Pittsburgh Business Times article titled: "Are
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William Mundy pens corporate liability article for The Long-Term Care Risk Legal Forum
William J. Mundy, Member and Co-Chair of the Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group, authored an article that looks at the potential effect the Scampone v
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Members T.H. Lyda and Edwin Palmer publish article about trade secret challenges under PA Act 13
Members T.H. Lyda and Edwin B. Palmer authored an article in the April 2013 edition of The PIOGA Press, a monthly newsletter of the Pennsylvania
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Burns White Founding Member receives Duquesne University’s Distinguished Alumni Award
PITTSBURGH, April 16, 2013 — David B. White, Founding Member of Burns White LLC, was one of two individuals named as this year’s Distinguished Alumni
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Healthcare Litigator Stuart T. O’Neal secures a defense verdict and dismissal in Lackawanna County in two separate matters
Burns White Healthcare Litigator and Member Stuart T. O’Neal obtained recent successes for two healthcare clients in premises liability and medical malpractice matters in Lackawanna
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Stuart T. O’Neal and Robert Forster obtain dismissal for private placement and treatment services client
Stuart T. O’Neal and Robert Forster obtained dismissal in the United States District Court in Philadelphia for Burns White’s client, a private placement and treatment
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Stephen Hall acquires summary judgment for a movie and game retail chain client in a slip and fall case
Associate Stephen A. Hall obtained a summary judgment in a slip and fall case for a national movie and game retail client. Plaintiff, a customer
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Associates Kara White and Harry McGrath secure summary judgment in medical malpractice case for hospital client
Kara C. White and Harry P. McGrath successfully secured a summary judgment for a hospital client facing medical malpractice allegations. The case involved a deceased
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Associates Lisa Woods and Christine Hardy draft wills for Mt. Lebanon-area first responders
Associates Lisa D. Woods and Christine R. Hardy joined other members of the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association on March 9 to
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Nichole Humes obtains dismissal in a 2006 case against an insurance client
Associate Nichole E. Humes secured a dismissal of a case initiated in 2006 against an insurance broker client, where the plaintiff was seeking in excess
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Employment Group receives summary judgment for client in breach of contract claim
Member John B. Cromer and Associate Laura E. Caravello of the Employment Group successfully obtained a summary judgment in a breach of employment contract claim
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Lyle Washowich and Sammy Sugiura publish article on Bank Secrecy Act for paBanker magazine
Member Lyle D. Washowich and Associate Sammy Sugiura Jr published an article on the Bank Secrecy Act in the November/December 2012 issue of paBanker magazine,
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Nicole Bazzy and Stephen Hall elected to Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh Board of Directors
Co-Chairs of the Estate Planning and Administration Group Nicole E. Bazzy and Stephen A. Hall were elected to serve on the Down Syndrome Association of
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Burns White promotes three attorneys to Member status
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2012 — Burns White LLC announced today the promotion of three attorneys to Membership status: Dean Falavolito and Jeffrey D. Roberts of
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Lyle Washowich and Alexandra Malatesta co-author article on syndicated loans and loan participations for Transactions Magazine
Member and Co-Chair of the Banking and Financial Services Group Lyle D. Washowich and Law Clerk Alexandra Malatesta co-authored an article titled "Identifying Opportunities for
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Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group secures final ruling in medical malpractice matter for hospital client
Member Stuart T. O’Neal and Associate Anne P. Schmidt of the Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group secured a dismissal with prejudice for a hospital client
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T.H. Lyda and Edwin Palmer pen article on Food Safety Modernization Act for Chemical Distributor magazine
Members T.H. Lyda and Edwin B. Palmer wrote an article for the November/December 2012 issue of Chemical Distributor, a publication of the National Association of
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Superior Court of PA upholds summary judgment obtained by Nichole Humes for insurance client
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld an award of summary judgment in the Washington County Court of Common Pleas entered on behalf an insurance broker
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Stuart T. O’Neal obtains dismissal for social worker client
Member Stuart T. O’Neal obtained a dismissal for a licensed social worker against civil allegations that she engaged in fraudulent business activities and unethical conduct.
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Stuart T. O’Neal and Robert Forster obtain summary judgment for a foster service client
Stuart T. O’Neal and Robert Forster successfully defended a private foster child placement service and several of its named employees in a claim brought by
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Burns White welcomes four associates to firm
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 19, 2012 — Burns White hired associates Lindsay S. Kift and Nathan J. Ward to its Pittsburgh office, Sean P. O’Mahoney to its
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review features Nicholas Varischetti as newsmaker
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review featured Associate Nicholas D. Varischetti as its Nov. 7 newsmaker for his appointment to the Board of Trustees at La Roche College.
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Daniel Hampton receives a defense verdict for a major railroad client in a FELA trial
Daniel Hampton, a Member of the Transportation Practice Group, and local co-counsel Barry Loftus, recently received a defense verdict on behalf of a major railroad
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ACBA awards Stephanie Solomon a partial scholarship to the 32nd Annual National Trial Advocacy College
The Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) Federal Court Section awarded Litigation Associate Stephanie Solomon a partial scholarship to attend the 32nd Annual National Trial Advocacy
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Burns White Garners Four First-Tier Rankings in the U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Survey
PITTSBURGH, November 1, 2012 — Burns White earned a national first-tier ranking in railroad law for the third year running and three metropolitan first-tier rankings
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Philadelphia County court ruled favorably in negligence suit for hospital client
A Philadelphia County court ruled favorably in a case where a hospital client, along with an affiliated physician and a nonprofit organization, were facing allegations
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Stuart T. O’Neal obtains dismissals for hospitals of health system client facing liability-related allegations
Member Stuart T. O’Neal received dismissals recently in two liability-related matters for hospitals belonging to the same health system client. In the first case, the
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John Cromer secures directed verdict for an environmental services client in alleged breach of contract and professional liability case
Earlier this month, Member John B. Cromer secured a directed verdict ruling for an environmental services client who, along with a subconsulting entity, was facing
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Burns White attorneys selected for PLDF appointments at its annual conference
October 17, 2012 — Burns White Members Stuart T. O’Neal and Sheila M. Burke, and Associate Kara C. White were appointed to serve new board
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Brian Mancos obtains summary judgment for major railroad clients
Brian M. Mancos, an Associate in the Transportation Group, successfully obtained an order granting a motion for summary judgment in favor of two major railroad
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Dean Falavolito obtains summary judgment for Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in disability discrimination lawsuit
Co-Chair of the Employment Law Group Dean Falavolito obtained a summary judgment earlier this week for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a case where a
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John Cromer quoted in U.S. News & World Report story on New York soda ban
Member John B. Cromer was quoted in a Sept. 14, 2012 article about New York City's ban on sodas larger than 16 ounces for U.S.
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Sheila Burke appointed to Vincentian Home Board of Directors
Burns White Member Sheila M. Burke was selected to serve a three-year term on the Vincentian Home Board of Directors. The Vincentian Home is a
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Sheila Burke honored by National Diversity Council
Burns White Member Sheila M. Burke was selected as one of the “2012 Most Powerful and Influential Women in Pennsylvania” by the National Diversity Council.
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Stuart T. O’Neal secures a dismissal in a defamation claim against a healthcare provider and its executive
Burns White Healthcare Litigator and Member Stuart T. O’Neal recently secured a dismissal of a defamation claim lodged against a large healthcare provider, as well
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Business Practices Group featured in Pittsburgh Business Times
Michael J. Cremonese, Co-Chair of the Business Practices Group, along with other members of his team, were featured in an Aug. 24, 2012 Pittsburgh Business
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Shanicka Kennedy named as one of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 16, 2012 — Burns White Transportation Associate Shanicka L. Kennedy was named as one of this year’s 40 Under 40 by Pittsburgh Magazine
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Nicholas Varischetti appointed to La Roche College Board of Trustees
Associate Nicholas D. Varischetti was recently appointed to serve a three-year term on the La Roche College Board of Trustees, effective October 2012-October 2015. In this
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Michael Cremonese and Andrew Fuga author article on differences between professional negligence and negligent misrepresentation for design professionals
Construction Group Co-Chair Michael Cremonese and Associate Andrew Fuga authored an article in The Legal Intelligencer's construction law supplement published on Aug. 7. Titled "Professional
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Jeffrey Roberts and Patrick Booth pen article about directional drilling for The Legal Intelligencer
Jeffrey D. Roberts and Patrick C. Booth penned an article about the questions directional drilling raises in relation to surface estates for the July 31,
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Stuart T. O’Neal and Kara White obtain dismissals for hospital clients in an evolving area of corporate negligence
Burns White Healthcare and Long-Term Care Member Stuart T. O'Neal and Associate Kara C. White recently had success in an evolving area of corporate negligence typically
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Burns White defeats a plaintiff’s motion for injunctive relief in federal court
Burns White Member Stuart T. O'Neal and Associate Robert S. Forster successfully defeated a plaintiff's motion for injunctive relief in federal court for a foster
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The Superior Court of PA upholds summary judgment for an insurance company client
July 23, 2012 — Earlier this month, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld a summary judgment entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Fayette
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Burns White hires three new associates to its Philadelphia office
PITTSBURGH, July 17, 2012 — Burns White LLC recently added Healthcare and Long-Term Care associates Harry P. McGrath and Anne P. Schmidt, as well as
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John M. Steidle, Ira L. Podheiser and Stephie-Anna Kapourales Ramaley obtain summary judgment in a civil suit against a West Virginia church
PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2012 — On June 1, Members John M. Steidle and Ira L. Podheiser, as well as Associate Stephie-Anna Kapourales Ramaley, obtained summary
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Daniel Cuddy quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about Jerry Sandusky trial
Burns White Associate and former Allegheny County Deputy District Attorney Daniel J. Cuddy discusses possible prosecution tactics that could be used in the trial against
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Banking and Financial Services Litigation Group obtains preliminary injunction for wealth management subsidiary
Pittsburgh, June 6, 2012 — Burns White Banking and Financial Services Litigation Co-Chairs David B. White and Lyle D. Washowich, as well as Associate Brian
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Six Burns White Members named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists
PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2012 — Burns White Founding Member David B. White in the Pittsburgh office and Member attorneys Valerie H. Lieberman, William J. Mundy
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Burns White adds five associates to offices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
PITTSBURGH, May 17, 2012 — Burns White LLC recently added healthcare associates Jeffrey R. Bailey to the Pittsburgh office and Elizabeth A. Stefanski to the
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Nicholas Varischetti Appointed to Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Board
PITTSBURGH, May 14, 2012 — Last week, Associate Nicholas Varischetti was appointed by the Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore to serve on the Intergovernmental Cooperation
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Amanda Sargent publishes article about the benefits of pro bono service for young lawyers in The Legal Intelligencer
Amanda H. Sargent's article, "Pro Bono Work Helps Young Associates Become Better Lawyers" was published in the April 12 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. Click
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NACD Responsible Distribution Workshop presentation on what to do post-inspection is now available for download
Members T.H. Lyda and Chad A. Wissinger gave a presentation to members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) Responsible Distribution Workshop, April 2-3,
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William J. Mundy publishes article on arbitration agreements in long-term care in New Jersey Law Journal
Burns White Member, and Healthcare and Long-Term Care Group Co-Chair William J. Mundy published an article in the March 26, 2012 issue of the New
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Healthcare litigator Stuart T. O’Neal obtains defense verdict for professional liability corporation
In March 2012, Healthcare and Long-Term Care litigation Member Stuart T. O’Neal obtained a defense verdict in Montgomery County on behalf of a professional liability
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T.H. Lyda and Edwin B. Palmer coauthor an article on government site inspections for The PIOGA Press
Burns White Members T.H. Lyda and Edwin B. Palmer co-authored an article titled, "Dealing with uninvited company: A brief guide to preparing for and surviving a government
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T.H. Lyda receives a defense verdict for a major railroad client in a FELA case trial
T.H. Lyda, Co-chair of the Transportation Practice Group, and local counsel Larry Bailey recently received a defense verdict on behalf of a major railroad client
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Christine R. Hardy obtains defense motion in limine and successful summary judgment for major railroad clients
Christine R. Hardy, an Associate in the Transportation Group, was successful in obtaining an order granting the defendants’ motion in limine to preclude the plaintiff’s
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Nine Burns White attorneys selected as Top Rated Lawyers
This year, nine Burns White attorneys received an AV Preeminent-Top Rated Lawyers® rating by their peers, reflecting a combination of achieving very high general ethical
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Burns White hires healthcare defense associate to Philadelphia office
PITTSBURGH, February 22, 2012 — Healthcare defense litigator Kara C. White recently joined the Philadelphia office of Burns White’s Healthcare and Long-Term Care Practice Group.
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Nichole E. Humes and Stephie-Anna Kapourales Ramaley named unsung heroes by The Legal Intelligencer
Nichole E. Humes and Stephie-Anna Kapourales Ramaley were selected amongst attorneys across Pennsylvania to be recognized as unsung heroes by The Legal Intelligencer for their
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T.H. Lyda and Amanda Sargent coauthor an article on RRB tax regulations for Legal Tracks
Burns White Member T.H. Lyda and Associate Amanda Sargent coauthored an article titled, "Many Happy Returns: Ensuring You Are Meeting Your RRB Tax Obligations" for
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Burns White hires healthcare defense litigator Stuart T. O’Neal
PITTSBURGH, January 30, 2012 — Burns White hired healthcare defense litigator, Stuart T. O’Neal, as a Member of the firm’s Philadelphia office to further strengthen
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Burns White celebrates its 25th anniversary by donating to the Allegheny Landing restoration project
PITTSBURGH, January 23, 2012 — In observance of the firm’s 25 years of providing quality legal services and expert counsel to businesses nationwide, Burns White
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Burns White hires two new associates
PITTSBURGH, January 20, 2012 — Burns White LLC recently added two new associates to the firm: Ryan A. Hauck of the Pittsburgh office and Scott
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T.H. Lyda pens article in Railway Age
Burns White Member T.H. Lyda penned an article titled, Ride-quality claims a threat to short lines, in the December 2011 issue of Railway Age: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/sb/ra1211/#/46
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Members’ presentation at NRC Annual Conference now available for download
Burns White Members Chad A. Wissinger and T.H. Lyda spoke to attendees at the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) annual conference in January
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Stephen Stallings participated in an ABA panel discussion on negotiating agreements for witnesses and defendants
Burns White Attorney Stephen Stallings (second from left) participated in a Dec. 8 panel discussion sponsored by the ABA Criminal Justice Section titled: Offers and
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Burns White Members T.H. Lyda and Chad Wissinger participated in a NACD webinar on EPA inspections
On Dec. 13, 2011, Members T.H. Lyda and Chad Wissinger led a webinar on how to survive a Department of Environmental Protection/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Allegheny County Bar Association Lawyers Journal spotlights firm’s diversity initiative
The Dec. 2 issue of the Allegheny County Bar Association Lawyers Journal features an article with Member Ira Podheiser discussing the firm's diversity initiative.
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Burns White promotes six attorneys to member status
PITTSBURGH, November 21, 2011 — Burns White LLC announced the promotion of six attorneys to member status today: Benjamin Basista, Theresa Cignetti and Lyle Washowich
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Burns White garners seven first-tier rankings in the U.S. News Best Law Firms Survey
PITTSBURGH, November 16, 2011 — Burns White LLC earned a national first-tier ranking in railroad law for the second year running and six metropolitan first-tier
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Burns White hires four new associates to firm
PITTSBURGH, November 9, 2011 — Burns White LLC recently added four new associates to the firm’s Pittsburgh location: Katlin L. Connelly of Monroeville, Laura E.
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Congratulations to Jack Bowman Winner of the WVU Alumni Association’s 2011 Outstanding Alumnus
September 28, 2011 - Jack Bowman, Special Ethics Counsel of Burns White, was awarded the WVU Alumni Association's 2011 Outstanding Alumnus Award. He was honored
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Nick Foley – Winner of the Boys & Girls Club National Youth of the Year Award
September 21, 2011 - Congratulations to Nick Foley, winner of the Boys & Girls Club National Youth of the Year Award. Earlier this month, Burns
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Christina E. Horton authors article for Legal Intelligencer
Pittsburgh, September 6, 2011 - Burns White attorney Christina E. Horton authors an article for The Legal Intelligencer. Click here to read the article.
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Six Burns White attorneys selected as 2012 Best Lawyers in America
Pittsburgh, August 31, 2011 — Six Burns White attorneys have been selected for the 18th edition of Best Lawyers in America® for 2012. Pittsburgh-based attorneys
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Dean Falavolito selected to Allegheny County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section Council
Pittsburgh, August 18, 2011 - Burns White Employment Law Practice Group Co-Chair Dean F. Falavolito has been selected to a three-year term on the Allegheny
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Michelle A. Allan selected as Legal Intelligencer’s Lawyers on the Fast Track
Pittsburgh, Aug. 1, 2011 - Congratulations to Medicare Compliance Practice Group Member Michelle A. Allan, who was selected today for The Legal Intelligencer's 2011 edition
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Burns White Appellate Group successfully argues on behalf of Turnpike Commission for reversal of open records request
Harrisburg, Pa., July 19, 2011 – In a significant published decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that E-ZPass electronic toll information of Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Burns White attorneys author cover story for Chemical Distributor magazine
Pittsburgh, July 14, 2011 - Burns White LLC Transportation Practice Group Co-Chair T.H. Lyda and Transportation Practice Group Partner Edwin Palmer authored the cover story
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Burns White Special Ethics Counsel Forest Jackson Bowman to receive award from WV Bar Association
Pittsburgh, July 13, 2011 - Burns White LLC congratulates Special Ethics Counsel Forest Jackson "Jack" Bowman on his upcoming West Virginia Bar Association Award of
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Burns White Transportation Group obtains summary judgment on behalf of Norfolk Southern Railway
Pittsburgh, July 22, 2011 – Burns White LLC Transportation Practice Group Co-Chair David Damico and colleague Nina Gusmar were successful in excluding plaintiffs’ sole expert
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Burns White names Colleen A. Treml new Chief Marketing Officer
Pittsburgh, July 7, 2011 - Law firm Burns White LLC has named Colleen A. Treml the firm’s new Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Treml is a
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Burns White successfully defends insurer in class action suit alleging breach of contract and violations of the Consumer Protection Law
Pittsburgh, June 24, 2011 – Attorneys at Burns White LLC have successfully defended an insurance company in a class action suit against allegations that it
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Burns White successfully defends software manufacturing company against serious Wiretap Act allegations
Pittsburgh, June 17, 2011 - In one of the first cases of this size, scope, magnitude and nature, attorneys at Burns White LLC have successfully
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Burns White’s Stallings quoted extensively in Legal Intelligencer article
June 7, 2011 - Burns White LLC's White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Group Chair Stephen S. Stallings is quoted extensively in a June 7 Legal
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Organization names Burns White attorney 2011 Man of the Year
Pittsburgh, May 24, 2011 - The Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) named Burns White attorney Tom Donahue
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Eight Burns White attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine
May 19, 2011 - Eight Burns White attorneys have been selected as either Super Lawyers® or Super Lawyers® Rising Stars by the publishers of Super
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Burns White spotlighted in extensive Pittsburgh Post-Gazette feature story
Pittsburgh, March 7, 2011 - A feature story on Burns White that originally appeared in the March 1, 2011, edition of The Legal Intelligencer was
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Film co-written by Burns White client wins two Academy Awards
Pittsburgh, March 1, 2011 - Congratulations to Burns White client Keith Dorrington, whose film “The Fighter” won Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale) and
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Burns White Founding Member appointed e-discovery Special Master
Pittsburgh, Feb. 9, 2011 - Burns White Founding Member David B. White has been appointed an e-discovery Special Master by the Board of Judges for
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Burns White attorneys author article for Legal Intelligencer supplement
Pittsburgh, Jan. 26, 2011 - Burns White Member William Mundy and Associate John Skrocki have authored an article that appeared in The Legal Intelligencer’s Jan.
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Burns White client nominated for Best Original Screenplay Academy Award
Pittsburgh, Jan. 25, 2011 - Congratulations to Burns White client Keith Dorrington, who received an Oscar nomination today for Best Original Screenplay for “The Fighter.”
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Burns White successfully defends client against PPG Industries motion to dismiss
Pittsburgh, Jan. 17, 2011 – Congratulations to Burns White Attorneys David White and Lyle Washowich for their successful representation of Generon IGS, Inc., against a
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Burns White client awarded Summary Judgment in West Virginia FELA case
Pittsburgh, Jan. 6, 2011 - The Circuit Court of Logan County, West Virginia, granted Summary Judgment in an FELA case involving allegations from an employee
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Burns White hires former federal prosecutor Stephen S. Stallings
Pittsburgh, Jan. 3, 2011 – Burns White is pleased to announce the hiring of former Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen S. Stallings as chair of the
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Burns White, two other firms recognized for holiday philanthropy efforts
Pittsburgh, Dec. 17, 2010 - Burns White has been recognized for its holiday philanthropic efforts in an article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. A nonprofit company
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Sports Illustrated best all-time boxing movie award goes to Burns White clients
Pittsburgh, Dec. 17, 2010 - The best boxing movie of all time? That’s what Sports Illustrated thinks about “The Fighter,” the biopic produced by Burns
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Burns White featured in Whirl Magazine
Pittsburgh, Dec. 13, 2010 - The transition of Burns White to a new name, logo and website was spotlighted in the December edition of Whirl,
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Burns White Appellate Practice Group wins reversal in Ohio asbestos case
Pittsburgh, Nov. 24, 2010 - The Eighth Appellate District Court of Appeals of Ohio in Cuyahoga County in a ruling issued on Nov. 24, 2010,
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Stephie-Anna Ramaley appears on PCNC NightTalk as part of legal roundtable
Pittsburgh, Nov. 10, 2010 - Burns White attorney Stephie-Anna Ramaley participated in a one-hour live legal roundtable on Pittsburgh Cable News Channel’s (PCNC) NightTalk alongside
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Five Burns White attorneys spotlighted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh, Nov. 1, 2010 - The recent professional accomplishments of Burns White Members Michael Burns, David Damico, Daniel Donahoe and David White, along with those
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Burns White attorney Washowich is 2010 Legal Intelligencer Lawyer on the Fast Track
Pittsburgh, Oct. 28, 2010 - Burns White’s Lyle Washowich, who specializes in financial services litigation and commercial litigation, has been selected as one of The
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Burns White adds five associates
Pittsburgh, Oct. 26, 2010 - Burns White recently added four associates to its Pittsburgh location and another to its Cherry Hill, N.J., office. Joseph C.
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Burns White’s Jeff Adler speaks at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting in Boston
Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 2010 - Burns White Employment Law Practice Group Head Jeff Adler spoke on a panel at the American Academy of Otolaryngology -
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Burns White attorneys Podheiser, Diaz quoted in Allegheny County Bar Association Lawyers Journal
Pittsburgh, Oct. 8, 2010 - Burns White Member Ira Podheiser and Associate Carlos Diaz were quoted in separate articles in the Oct. 8 edition of
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Burns White Earns National and Regional Acclaim in Multiple Practice Areas
Pittsburgh, Sept. 22, 2010 — Burns White has received both national and regional acclaim in the inaugural U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers® Best Law
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Burns White Earns National and Regional Acclaim in Multiple Practice Areas
Pittsburgh, Sept. 22, 2010 — Burns White has received both national and regional acclaim in the inaugural U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers® Best Law
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Five Burns White Attorneys Selected as 2011 Best Lawyers in America
Pittsburgh, August 10, 2010 — Five Burns White attorneys have been selected for the 17th edition of Best Lawyers in America® for 2011. The Pittsburgh
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Shanicka Kennedy appointed to the City of Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board
Pittsburgh, June 14, 2010 - Associate Shanicka Kennedy has been appointed to the City of Pittsburgh Ethics Hearing Board for a two-year term. This five
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Transportation Group’s Brian Mancos wins ballast preclusion argument for Major Railroad Client
April 23, 2010 - Brian Mancos was successful in obtaining an order granting summary judgment in favor of a major railroad client in the U.S.
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Commercial litigator joins firm
Pittsburgh, March 23, 2010 — Lyle Washowich, a commercial litigator representing clients in the financial, business and manufacturing industries, has joined the Pittsburgh law office.
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Transportation Group’s Christine Hardy wins defense verdict for Major Railroad Client
March 23, 2010 - Christine Hardy was successful in obtaining an arbitration award in favor of a major railroad client in the U.S. District Court
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Three attorneys join firm
Pittsburgh, March 1, 2010 - A new member (partner) and two associate attorneys have joined the Pittsburgh office. Jeffrey A. Jackson of Sewickley, Pa., is
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