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Jeff Lobach
Jeff Lobach Managing Partner Barley Snyder Jeff Lobach devotes equal time to two roles, which he both enjoys. As Barley Snyder managing partner, he is the firm’s CEO, responsible for strategic direction and all operations. He is also a transactional lawyer providing counsel to businesses, nonprofits and individuals. Lobach has been with Barley Snyder for […]
Melissa Kelso
Melissa Kelso Managing Attorney Kelso Law As a small business owner, Melissa Kelso said, “It certainly feels like I’m responsible for everything. I practice law more than full time and oversee the functioning of the (Kelso Law) office. This includes everything from managing personnel and payroll to deciding what office equipment we should purchase and […]
Brian Jackson
Brian Jackson Chair McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC Functioning as McNees’ CEO, Brian Jackson is responsible for all aspects of the organization, “although I am fortunate to rely upon our very strong C-suite and directors to oversee day-to-day management,” he said. “I continue to practice in our Labor and Employment Group. Along with Gov. Shapiro, […]
Aaron D. Hollis
Aaron D. Hollis President and Managing Partner Blakinger Thomas Law Firm As president and managing partner of Blakinger Thomas, Aaron Hollis is responsible for leading the overall operations and direction of the law firm, based on the decisions of the partners. Chair of the Tax Section, according to his online bio, he also handles client […]
Ronald L. Hershner
Ronald L. Hershner Interim Managing Partner Stock and Leader PC Ronald Hershner served as managing partner of Stock and Leader for 10 years, succeeded by Steve Hovis in February 2021. In December 2022, Hovis suffered a stroke. “Fortunately he is recovering and will be back to work soon,” Hershner said. “Until then, I serve my […]
Matthew M. Haar
Matthew M. Haar Managing Partner, Harrisburg Office Saul Ewing LLP “In addition to a full-time litigation practice helping business clients resolve disputes in state and federal courts and administrative agencies across Pennsylvania and beyond, I manage the day-to-day law firm operations in our Harrisburg office,” said Saul Ewing’s Matthew Haar. He also works with other […]
Jill A. Gilden
Jill A. Gilden Principal; Member, Board of Directors Post & Schell PC In her practice at Post & Schell, Jill Gilden focuses exclusively on defending and counseling Pennsylvania employers, insurance companies and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation proceedings. Her clients include commercial retailers, moving companies, trucking companies, local municipalities, health [...]
Ronald L. Finck
Ronald L. Finck Attorney Mette Evans & Woodside An attorney with Mette Evans & Woodside, Ron Finck represents businesses and individuals in a variety of legal disputes. “In doing so, I am required to gather the facts, identify legal theories or defenses, and present them to the courts,” he explained. “I search out ways to […]
Scott A. Dietterick
Scott A. Dietterick Managing Partner JSDC Law Scott Dietterick is managing partner of JSDC Law, responsible for administrative and economic oversight of the entire firm, in addition to his own practice group. Most challenging in the last year were negotiations for acquisition of a 10-attorney Pittsburgh law firm, to be effective later in 2023. “Finding […]
Scott B. Cooper
Scott B. Cooper Partner Schmidt Kramer PC Scott Cooper is a partner at the personal injury law firm of Schmidt Kramer, where he specializes in personal injury law with an emphasis on motor vehicle/trucking accidents and insurance cases. He is a past president of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and immediate past president of the […]
John D. Briggs
John D. Briggs Attorney Katherman, Briggs & Greenberg LLP “My responsibilities as an attorney with KBG continue to evolve,” said John D. Briggs, of Katherman, Briggs & Greenberg. “Over the years, our firm expanded into five locations with 13 attorneys serving clients throughout Pennsylvania in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, Social […[...]
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