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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 D....
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:...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...