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132 L lawyers are available in Greensburg, Kentucky. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 66% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $48 to $83 per hour.
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Westmoreland County attorney Kenneth Burkley is a highly skilled and experienced litigator. He’s been practicing law in the area since 1974, and has served with distinction as both a public official and private practitioner. He is dedicated to his community and to protecting the rights of others, evinced by his lifelong battle for justice and his representation of various organizations as a solicitor. Mr. Burkley will fight to the end on behalf of his clients while providing them wise and compassionate counsel.. Westmoreland County Attorney With Decades of Experience. Mr. Burkley earned his law degree from Duquesne University in 1974 after graduating from Edinboro University. His first position in the law set him up well for the future as he earned a prestigious clerkship with a Former Pennsylvania State Supreme Court Justice. After the great post-graduate, on-the-job education the clerkship offered, Mr. Burkley started his solo practice. He has focused on criminal defense and personal injury litigation ever since, winning thousands of favorable decisions for his clients.. Kenneth Burkley has a well-established record of public service that runs parallel to his private practice success. He has acted as solicitor for numerous public organizations including the local zoning board, the county clerk’s office and for nearby Fayette County. His commitment to public service doesn’t stop there, as he has run for public office and led political groups. He is a member of several organizations devoted to improving the practice of law, including the prestigious American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.. Award-winning Attorney in Greensburg. Whether arguing a case on behalf of a public organization or a client facing criminal charges, Kenneth Burkley gives his all every moment. He is thorough in his preparations and unflappable in court. He treats his clients with respect, is honest with them about their case and fair with rates and payments. He will try to make himself available to his clients to answer any questions they may have.. Westmoreland County Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer. Organizations like Martindale-Hubbell have given Mr. Burkley their highest ratings. His peers and clients would agree that the ratings are well deserved. If you are in Westmoreland County, give him a call at his Greenburg office to find out how he can help. If you are facing criminal charges or want fair compensation for an injury that is due to someone else’s negligence, you need the experience and passion Kenneth Burkley possesses. Call him today.
Wesley T. Long is a co-founder of Long & Long, LLC. Wesley’s practice concentrates in personal injury and accident litigation, as well as estate planning, including wills and trusts, probate and estate administration and real estate. Wesley is one of Westmoreland County’s foremost and respected lawyers. He has extensive trial and courtroom experience, including numerous jury and non-jury trials and appellate work before the Pennsylvania Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth Courts. The readers of the Tribune-Review have awarded him the Gold Medal multiple years as the best lawyer in Westmoreland County. In 1995-1996 Wesley served as President of the Westmoreland County Bar Association, of which he has been a member since 1980. Additionally, Wesley is a member and past president of the Westmoreland County Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. A native of Westmoreland County, Wesley attended Duquesne Law School, where he graduated summa cum laude and was an associate editor of the Duquesne Law Review. In his third year, Wesley received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Family Law. After law school, he joined the Greensburg firm of Fisher, Long & Rigone with his father, B. Earnest Long, before co-founding Long & Long, LLC.
Tyler Shultz is a committed attorney from Normalville, Fayette County. He graduated from Connellsville Area High School in 2013. Tyler attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in History and graduated cum laude in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts. He then travelled to Knoxville, Tennessee to attend Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2020, obtaining his Juris Doctorate.. While attending Lincoln Memorial, Tyler was a traveling team member of the school’s burgeoning Mock Trial Team from 2018-2020, serving as Secretary for the team in the second year. He received two C.A.L.I awards for excellence, one for Legal Communication and the other for Trial Advocacy. Tyler was on the winning team of the Lincoln Memorial University Client Counseling Competition in 2017.. Tyler’s plans for graduation changed in March of 2020, when the COVID-19 Pandemic forced the remainder of his final semester to move to online learning. He moved back to his home in Fayette County and conducted his classes online while commencing studies for the bar exam. During that time, he moved to Indiana, Pennsylvania to be with his girlfriend as she obtains her Master’s degree. Tyler passed the bar exam during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peter J. Gough is an associate at QuatriniRafferty and concentrates his practice in the area of workers’ compensation, Heart and Lung and Act 534/632 benefits. He exclusively represents injured workers. Peter is one of only 149 attorneys who successfully passed the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania certification test, making him a certified specialist of workers’ compensation law.. Born in Brooklyn New York and a graduate of The University of Buffalo, Peter J. Gough came to the Pittsburgh area to achieve his J.D. from Duquesne Law School. He fell in love with Western Pennsylvania and has been practicing civil litigation and workers’ compensation here since 1990.. Peter has written and lectured on workers’ compensation throughout Pennsylvania for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and The Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and was a frequent guest speaker on The Legal Checkup 1480 WCNS AM Radio. A member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Westmoreland Bar Association, Allegheny Bar Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and American Inns of Court, Peter is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.. Within two years of being admitted to the bar, Peter tackled the then newly developing area of psychological injuries in the work place. He successfully convinced the Commonwealth Court that if a work-related psychological disability is associated with physical injury, the injured worker need only prove the basic requirements of a workers’ compensation claim; that the injury arose out of and was related to the employment. He successfully argued that a heightened burden of proof does not apply, making it easier for workers who sustain injuries such as post traumatic stress disorder to receive their deserved benefits. Bell v. WCAB (Allegheny County Housing Department), 620 A.2d 589 (1993).. More recently in the case of HCR ManorCare v. WCAB (Bollman), 951 A.2d 1242 (2008) the Commonwealth Court agreed with Peter’s arguments that a medical provider’s failure to provide medical records as part of procedure to determine if the treatment is reasonable and necessary does not necessarily relieve the insurance company from paying the bills. The Court adapted Peter’s position that the Judge has jurisdiction to determine if the proper procedures were followed and if not, why they were not. The Court also agreed that the Judge has the authority to order a whole new procedure. This important decision saved many injured workers from getting stuck with medical bills caused by their work injuries.. Peter now lives in Penn Township and can frequently be seen hiking the trails of Western Pennsylvania with his beautiful daughter and their dog. Peter’s other passions include music, running, skiing and mountain biking.
Patsy A. Iezzi, Jr. (Pat) graduated with a B.A., majoring in accounting, from St. Vincent College in 1971 and earned his J.D. at Duquesne University in 1974.. Pat is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney. He has conducted numerous lectures and seminars on individual and corporate taxes, estate planning and business law. He was the 1995-1996 President of the Southwestern chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Nicole M. Pardus is an attorney with the firm of Long & Long, LLC. Nicole’s practice focuses in real estate, estate planning, including probate and estate administration, and civil litigation.Nicole attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating in 2016. Nicole served as a Managing Editor of the Pittsburgh Tax Review during law school and also received the Law School Community Service Award for her work teaching Constitutional Law to high school students in the Pittsburgh area. She is a 2013 graduate of Slippery Rock University.
My main practice areas include all types of family law (divorce, custody, support, Father's rights, relocation), Criminal defense (DUI, assault, theft, underage drinking), personal injury, and medical malpractice.
Margaret A. Tremba has been admitted to practice before the following courts:. The Supreme Court of the United States, May 20, 1991. United States Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, October 18, 1989. United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, November 26, 1986. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, December 10, 1986
Marco Sylvania joined Bononi & Company in 2015. His practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Property law matters.. Marco believes that, no matter the situation, legal rights should be protected. The legal process can be stressful and good people find themselves in tough situations. He works hard to guide his clients through the legal process and to fight for their best interests.. Marco grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Saint Vincent College, where he majored in History. He then attended Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Joyce Novotny-Prettiman is an associate at the firm. She is a member of the Westmoreland Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. She is a member of the Westmoreland, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Ned J. Nakles American Inn of Court where she is currently serving as President of the Inn. Joyce also serves on the Board of Directors of the Westmoreland County Bar Association and has been elected to the position of President-Elect.. Ms. Novotny-Prettiman earned her B.A. in 1997 from Seton Hill College (summa cum laude) and her law degree from Duquesne University in 2000.. Ms. Novotny-Prettiman has a unique legal background. She was a legal secretary before obtaining her paralegal certification from St. Vincent College in 1989, and she worked in the capacity of legal assistant until her admission into law school.. While attending law school, Ms. Novotny-Prettiman worked as a law clerk at QuatriniRaffertyGalloway.. Ms. Novotny-Prettiman began practicing with the firm after her admission to the practice of law and is currently active in the areas of plaintiff personal injury litigation, school law, and general civil litigation.. A lifelong resident of Unity Township, Ms. Novotny-Prettiman currently resides in the Latrobe-Greensburg area with her husband, Daniel.
Joseph Massaro of Massaro Law LLC is a trusted attorney for a wide array of legal services including personal injury lawyer (car accidents, wrongful death, workers comp, dog bites), wills & estate planning lawyer, criminal defense lawyer (DUI, theft, drugs), and business lawyer for residents of Latrobe or Greensburg, PA and throughout the surrounding areas of Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania.
James A. Horchak is an associate at the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of estate administration and probate, estate planning, taxation, business law and general practice.. Mr. Horchak received his B.S. from Saint Vincent College in 1992, where he majored in Business Administration and minored in Finance, and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2000. He was a member of the Duquesne Law Review and published an article titled "Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Tax Law" in the Spring 2000 edition of the Duquesne Law Review.. Mr. Horchak has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1995. Before becoming a lawyer, he was an accountant with Deloitte & Touche for three years, Datemasch Milano & Associates for four years and Sarp & Company for two years.. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Committee on Cooperation with the Bar of the Southwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Westco Federal Credit Union.. Mr. Horchak is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States Tax Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. Mr. Horchak is a member of the Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He is a member of the Elder, Building, Orphans’ Court, and Real Estate Committees of the Westmoreland County Bar Association. He is a past chair of the Young Lawyers and Business/Employment Law Committees of the Westmoreland Bar Association. Mr. Horchak is also a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.. Mr. Horchak was recognized by his peers as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer "Rising Star" in 2005 and 2006, and was honored as an Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Westmoreland Bar Association in 2005.. Born in Greensburg, Mr. Horchak currently resides in Youngwood with his wife Beth, son Maxwell, daughters Quinn and Preslee, and their pet dog Harley.
If you want an attorney who cares about you, your family, and your financial future, and who will really listen to you and your concerns, and who will keep you informed about your case, then keep reading..... The family law group includes Karen Ferri, who has been serving the needs of the community in the area of family law, including divorce, support, custody, property distribution, alimony, as well as pre and post nuptial agreements for over 35 years. Attorney Ferri has represented a broad spectrum of clients from simple divorces to high net worth cases.. Attorney Ferri takes a thorough approach in the representation of her clients. She believes in working for and with her clients, whether it be for settlement negotiations, for a hearing, or for trial. That way, there are no surprises. A client informed with all available options is then well equipped to make the best decisions for their financial future, or in the best interest of their children. With Attorney Ferri you will never appear for a hearing, trial, or any legal proceeding, without being fully prepared. Attorney Ferri will explain the purpose of the proceeding, the exhibits you will utilize, and questions you will be asked. She will make sure you understand the whole process.. As part of that process, communication between the lawyer and client is essential. When a client telephones Attorney Ferri, if she is with another client or in court, and is therefore unavailable, the call will be returned within 24 hours, but almost always the same day. In that regard, Attorney Ferri prefers the personal touch of phone communication rather than e-mail, to ensure a clear and complete understanding with regard to any questions or concerns a client may have. After all, when the issue is the clients children or their financial future, there’s no room for misunderstanding, when there’s so much at stake.
I've been practicing in Western Pennsylvania since 2000, after my wife brought me north from law school.. I was raised in Newark, Delaware, attending the Univeristy of Delaware. Prior to college, I worked as a draftsman for a small engineering firm in Newport, Delaware, just outside of Wilmington. After graduating from college, I worked at Kaplan as an instructor for standardized test preparation. I taught courses for the SAT, GRE, and LSAT. I then went to law school at Washington & Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia.. While in law school, I did two internships: one with the Public Defender's office in Baltimore, Maryland, and another with the local Public Defender in Virginia. For each of these I had the opportunity to sit through a murder trial, assisting the Public Defender in the defense. I also worked as a research assistant to Professor Louise Halper prior to my last year of law school.. After moving north to Greensburg, I worked for a year in Pittsburgh for a small plaintiff's firm, suing life insurance companies for fraudulent and deceptive practices. I then accepted a position at Berk, Whitehead, Kerr & Turin in August 2001. In 2014, Berk, Whitehead, Kerr & Turin was restructured into our current firm, Turin & DeMatt, P.C.. I've had the opportunity to try numerous criminal jury trials, which have included an acquittal in Federal Court in a case where my client was accused of selling counterfeit software to the U.S. Army, as well as an acquittal in a homicide case.
I have 10 years of work experience working for major companies, such as, US Steel Corporation and BNY Mellon.. Areas of focus include: Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Wills & Estates, Formation of Entities, Buy/Sell Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Financing, Commercial Contracts, Employee/Employer Contracts, Commercial & Residential Real Estate, Estate & Business Succession Planning, Bankruptcy, Compensation & Employee Benefits, Regulatory Compliance Assistance and Employment & Non-Compete Agreements.
I am a private practice attorney located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Most of my practice is devoted to family law matters. If you need representation in a familly law matter, please call me for a consultation.. As a busy mother of three children, I understand the daily hassles and joys of parenting. I look forward to working with you to ensure that your case is given top priority.
Eric E. Bononi, a founding partner of Bononi & Bononi, P.C., is both a skilled attorney and a distinguished certified public accountant. Offering a full range of tax and accounting services, his comprehensive practice includes tax law, estate planning, corporate law, real estate law and bankruptcy.. After obtaining an accounting degree from the University of Notre Dame, Eric graduated with a Juris Doctor from the Claude A. Petit School of Law at Ohio Northern University. Soon after, he returned to the Pittsburgh area and obtained a position with James J. Bononi, C.P.A. Then in 1985, he and his wife, Michele, established Bononi & Bononi.. Eric's unique professional capabilities are an asset to the firm, and he often provides services in the areas of: divorce, child support, custody, juvenile and family law.. In addition to memberships in both the Pennsylvania and Westmoreland Bar Associations, Eric has the distinct honor of being a U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee, which is a highly-regarded government position that requires an extensive background check. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, sits on the board of 1st Summit Bankcorp and serves an instructor at both the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Westmoreland County Community College.. Passionate about community involvement, Eric is currently a member of the Greensburg Rotary, president of the Westmoreland-Fayette Boy Scout Council and a member of the Greensburg-Uniontown Notre Dame Alumni Club. Additionally, he is a trustee of the Dante Alighieri Society (an Italian-American organization) a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and has previously served as a member of Excela Health's Hospital Foundation.. Since matters dealing with family, divorce or estates often entail complex financial issues, Eric finds that the firm's distinctive combination of legal and financial services is a valuable asset to its clients.
Dennis B. Rafferty is a founding partner at the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation and school law.. Mr. Rafferty has 35 years of experience in state and federal courts and is a member of the Westmoreland Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.. Mr. Rafferty received his B.A. with high honors from St. Vincent College in 1971 and his J.D. with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1974.. Mr. Rafferty has been the Solicitor for the Ligonier Valley School District for over 30 years and has been Solicitor for the School District of the City of Jeannette for over 10 years.. Mr. Rafferty has been continuously involved in the practice of law throughout the past 35 years and has participated in numerous important trials in both civil and criminal courts. Mr. Rafferty has also successfully handled substantial appeals through the PA appellate court.. Mr. Rafferty is rated as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale Hubbell the oldest attorney rating service in the United States, receiving a 5.0 rating out of a possible 5 point scale. Mr. Rafferty has maintained this rating for over 25 years. Additionally, Mr. Rafferty has been evaluated as meeting very high criteria of general ethical standards. These ratings and evaluations are based on both client and peer review criteria.
Debra L. Henry, has been practicing in Pennsylvania since 1989, and has dedicated her career to helping clients get to the other side of whatever legal situation they are facing. Her holistic approach to counseling clients means she will help you take care of the many ancillary issues that might present themselves during a family law legal matter – from selling your house to seeking therapy. We also offer estate planning services as well so that when you make decisions today, you can ensure they align with your goals for tomorrow. Our forward-thinking outlook helps you feel confident that the choices you make now make sense for your long-term plan as well.
David S. DeRose is an associate at the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, family law, real estate and zoning.. With over 30 years of experience as an attorney, Mr. DeRose is a member of the Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Association for Conflict Resolution. For more than eighteen years, Mr. DeRose has served as Chair of the Westmoreland County Bar Association Building Committee and is a founding member of Lawyers Abstract Company of Westmoreland County and served on its Board of Directors from 1987 – 1994. He is presently serving on the Board of Directors of the Westmoreland Bar Association.. Mr. DeRose is a former instructor of real estate law at Pennsylvania State University, Westmoreland County Community College and the paralegal program at St. Vincent College. He has extensive firsthand experience in real estate and zoning matters by serving as Solicitor for numerous area zoning boards. He has represented the boards for the City of Latrobe since 1989, the Borough of Ligonier since 1987 and the Township of Unity since 1992. In addition, Mr. DeRose serves as Solicitor for the Treasurer’s Office of Westmoreland County since 1992, and served as Solicitor for the Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds Office from 1977 to 1981. He also served as judicial law clerk for the Honorable Donetta W. Ambrose from 1982 – 1991.. Mr. DeRose has previously served on the Board of Directors for the Westmoreland County Girl Scouts Council and Monsour Hospital. Since 1992, he has been the Chairman of the Latrobe Youth Commission, a group of citizens appointed by the Court to informally adjudicate non-violent criminal offenses committed by children, to counsel the children and/or their parents, and to rehabilitate through community service and other projects. He is also a member of the Latrobe Area Hospital’s Golden Hour Committee whose purpose is to educate on the importance of a quick medical response to the symptoms of a heart attack. Further, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association and the Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation.. In his spare time, Mr. DeRose enjoys traveling with his family, playing the piano, gardening and attending Penn State football games.. Mr. DeRose received his B.A., with high distinction, from Pennsylvania State University in 1973 and his J.D. from Duquesne University in 1976, where he was editor-in-chief of Juris magazine. Mr. DeRose lives in Latrobe with his wife, Johnette, and their chocolate Labrador retriever, Liza. They have two sons, Nathaniel, who lives in Washington, D.C., and Christopher, who lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Brian is married to Liznelia Alicea, who is currently employed by teh Department of Veteran's Affairs in Pittsburgh as a BSN, RN. They have two children, Bradan Padraic Bronson and Brody Quinn Bronson, who are both in elementary school.. Brian's mother and father both worked in the Westmoreland County Public School system as an Administrator and Latin Teacher.. In his spare time Brian enjoys playing tennis and golf, as well as archery, shooting, and hunting. Brian was a three (3) year letterman for the Bucknell University Football Team and is a big supporter of the Bucknell University Athletics Department.
Attorney Cindy Stine, founder of Stine & Associates, P.C., is a seasoned legal professional specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability cases. With a focus on motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, and wrongful death, Cindy brings experience and passion to every case. Located in Greensburg, PA, her firm offers a personal touch to clients. Before establishing her own practice in 2007, Cindy worked at a prominent Pittsburgh law firm, gaining expertise in personal injury, workers' compensation, asbestos, and Social Security Disability. A graduate of Duquesne University School of Law and Pennsylvania State University, Cindy is committed to providing compassionate and personalized legal services. With a background at Goldberg, Persky & White, P.C., spanning from 1989 to 2007, Cindy Stine is a trusted advocate for those facing workplace injuries and disabilities. Specializing in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and Social Security Disability, she ensures justice for clients dealing with a range of issues, from workplace injuries to diseases and impairments.
Andrew grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It was there that he learned the values of public service and his "blue collar approach to the practice of law." For thoese seeking an attorney who is honest, fair and accomodating, call Andrew Skala.
Adam J. Long is the managing partner of Long & Long, LLC and is the son and grandson of Long & Long, LLC co-founders, Wesley T. Long and B. Earnest Long respectively. Adam is proud to be the third generation of Long lawyers in Westmoreland County and continuously strives to uphold the highest standards of legal services, professionalism and integrity established by his father and grandfather. Adam’s practice focuses in litigation, including personal injury and automobile accidents, estate planning, including probate and estate administration, real estate and business advising. Additionally, Adam believes that the most important aspect of a lawyer’s role is as a counselor, and he works every day to be attentive and responsive to the needs of his clients. Adam attended William and Mary School of Law, graduating in 2007. After his first and second summers of law school, Adam clerked for the Honorable Joseph Hudock of the Pennsylvania Superior Court. He is a 2004 graduate of the College of William and Mary. Additionally, he has his MBA in real estate from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class.
Abby De Blassio practices family law, in both litigation and collaborative law cases. She has a reputation of being an efficient and prepared advocate for her clients, and is known for her diligence and attention to detail. Abby is highly successful in resolving difficult matters amicably, in a way that minimizes hostility and the emotional casualties that traditionally plague this area of practice, and in a manner that protects the best interest of children, and promotes peace between the parties. She is adept at handling complex divorce litigation, particularly high asset cases and cases involving businesses, pensions and qualified domestic relations orders. She is also a trained mediator, and periodically serves as a court-appointed divorce master in Westmoreland County.. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island, New York, Abby earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultral Economics/Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University, in 1988. She then managed restaurants in Newport Beach, California, and received her Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Abby has been practicing law in Greensburg, Pennsylvania since her admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1993. She is the past Chair of the Westmoreland Bar Association Family Law Committee, and has served as a lecturer for Continuing Legal Education classes at the Westmoreland County Bar Association. She has been a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, and is a mom, an avid hiker, animal lover, decorator, and cook.