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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...
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...
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....