Women in the Law
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Bio Deborah Chang, one of the founding members of Athea Trial Lawyers, has won record-breaking verdicts and settlements in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases across the country. As if this wasn’t enough, she’s also a partner at Los Angeles firm Chang | Klein LLP. As a trusted advocate at two powerhouse firms, Deborah has made a name for herself as an attorney capable of fighting complex and high-profile cases. At Athea Trial Lawyers, Deborah has been involved in some of ...
Joanne E. Romanow handles high-conflict disputes in family law. Her practice encompasses all aspects of domestic relations and probate litigation, including divorce, custody, modification, child support, paternity, guardianship, and will contests. Joanne handles a variety of litigation involving asset division, complex business valuation, inheritances, custody disputes, domestic violence and non-traditional family structure. She has been appointed as a guardian ad litem by the Probate and Fam...
A Director in Houston Harbaugh's Estates and Trusts Group , Heidi Rai Stewart assists individuals in the creation of estate plans, probate, and estate and trust administration. Her work in these areas extends to Special Needs planning and Long Term Care planning, including Elder Law . As a natural outcome of her practice, she has gained significant experience in Orphans’ Court matters such as Will contests, guardianships, and actions relating to undue influence, and breaches of fiduciar...
Chair of Houston Harbaugh’s Health Law Practice, Jessica works almost exclusively with health care entities and health practitioners. She has extensive experience with: Drafting and negotiating physician employment agreements from both the physician and employer perspectives Negotiating contracts between physicians and hospitals Preparing purchase agreements to govern the sale of medical practices Advising on corporate governance issues, from practice formation to dissolution Developing...
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Lauren Studley is an attorney in the firm’s litigation practice group and concentrates her practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, premises liability, and general negligence claims. She focuses primarily on the defense of health systems and healthcare providers of all specialties from initial investigation through trial. Ms. Studley also has experience in defending claims of alleged nursing home malpractice. Ms. Studley has presented in multiple seminars on various medical...
With a talent for breaking down complicated financials, family lawyer Ashley M. Majorsky helps clients throughout western Pennsylvania plan for their futures with confidence. Pittsburgh collaborative family law attorney Ashley M. Majorsky focuses her practice on equitable distribution, custody and support for clients with complex financial needs. For more than a decade, Ashley has merged her experience as a certified business valuation analyst with her passion for the law to benefit her clien...
Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases. Lindsay uses her experience and affinity for alternative dispute resolution options to help clients through exceptionally vulnerable times. As a certified mediator and collaborative family lawyer, she strives to meet clients’ legal requirements while respecting their privacy, resources and time. Drawn to the practice of law ...
Pollock Begg Partner Megan A. DelVecchio was drawn to family law because she enjoys working one-on-one with clients and making a true difference in their lives. Megan works to alleviate clients’ anxiety and eliminate surprises throughout the divorce process. Her goal is always to provide the best representation while calming fears and putting her clients at ease. She brings extensive trial experience, specialized training in mediation and skilled technique working collaboratively to set...
Pittsburgh family lawyer Morgan M. Bonekovic guides clients through divorce, equitable distribution, support, custody and protection from abuse cases. She assesses the strengths and weaknesses of their case, before laying out all legal options to help them make informed decisions for their future. A graduate of Slippery Rock University with degrees in criminology and philosophy, Morgan became active in the Family Law Clinic when she earned her law degree at the University of Pittsburgh. She s...
Tova N. Tsikis, Senior Associate, earned her J.D. (summa cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center, where she ranked No. 5 of 244 in her graduating class. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey (summa cum laude). In addition, Ms. Tsikis spent a semester abroad at Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem, pursuing International Studies. Ms. Tsikis joined the firm after working as a law clerk at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg &a...
An experienced litigator with a focus on representing clients in the health care, manufacturing, and biotechnology sectors, Ali Myhre handles product liability and mass tort litigation matters nationwide. Clients value Ali’s academic background in science and bioethics, which has shaped her ability to deftly handle dozens of fact and expert witness depositions in complex disputes, including those involving alleged toxic chemical exposures. Ali is also skilled in legal writing and motion...
Named a Rising Star for each of the past four years, Ariel Wilson has made a name for herself in the legal world early in her career. Her accolades follow her outside the courtroom, where clients turn to Ariel for her attention to detail, persuasive writing, winning oral arguments, and her unwavering and reassuring advocacy of their interests. Entrusted with substantive and complex roles and responsibilities early in her career, Ariel is a mentally strong, well-prepared, and respected rival i...
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Candice L. Komar’s legal career spans nearly four decades as a prominent practitioner recognized equally for excellence in litigation and alternative dispute skills. Incorporating her affinity for business and her understanding of the sensitivity surrounding marital break down, Pittsburgh family lawyer Candice L. Komar is a skilled and formidable opponent in the courtroom who also shines in the alternative dispute arena as a collaborative lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. Candice provide...
Ellen A. Friedman practices in the areas of commercial transactions, bankruptcy and insolvency. Ellen has extensive experience representing both debtors and creditors. She has represented creditors in bankruptcy cases all over the United States, including serving on unsecured creditors' committees. Ellen has represented secured lenders in a variety of workouts and bankruptcy cases, including real estate and retail. She has participated in financial restructurings ranging from small companies ...
Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr has attained national prominence defending citizens and entities in state and federal trial and appellate courts. She has earned the profound respect of her colleagues who elected her to Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Criminal Justice Section in 2014.Cynthia served as President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers from 2009-2010, President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in 2003, and became the first President of the San ...
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