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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 and...
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...
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...
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. News & World...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...