SAXTON & STUMP - Key Persons


Abigail R. Young

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Manager
As a Business Development Manager, Abby R. Young supports the business development and marketing efforts of the firm and its affiliate companies. Abby provides strategic insight and initiatives to ensure…

Abigail Z. Wenger

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Abigail Z. Wenger focuses her practice in healthcare litigation matters, representing doctors, hospitals and long-term and post-acute care facilities in medical professional liability cases. Abigail most recently clerked for the…

Adam A. Friscia

Job Titles:
  • Executive Manager, Business Development and Government Relations
Adam Friscia is an executive manager, business development and government relations at Saxton & Stump, working with the firm's Regulatory and Government Affairs Group, environmental attorneys and other attorneys involved…

Alice F. Paylor - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Alice Paylor practices in the firm's Charleston office, where she brings over four decades of experience in representing businesses, governmental entities and individuals in complex commercial litigation, probate and estate…

Alyssa A. Adams - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
  • Member of the Saxton & Stump Trucking
Alyssa Adams is a member of the Saxton & Stump Trucking and Commercial Transportation Group, helping tractor-trailer drivers navigate the legal system when they are involved in an accident. She's…

Amanda D. Dempsey

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
Amanda D. Dempsey, Esq. concentrates her practice on the representation of emerging and middle-market franchise brands. She assists U.S. and international franchisors with all aspects of owning and operating franchise…

Amanda W. McClellan

Job Titles:
  • Government Relations Advisor
Amanda W. McClellan is a Government Relations Advisor and supports the firm's Regulatory and Government Affairs group by assisting in the development and implementation of legislative lobbying plans for clients…

Amoreena L. Bua

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Amoreena "Amy" Bua is an attorney in the Saxton & Stump Senior Care Services group, helping clients in the post-acute and long-term care industries. She is also part of the…

Amy L. Blackmore - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Amy is a senior counsel member of the firm's healthcare and commercial litigation groups. She focuses her practice on representing doctors, hospitals, nurses, long-term care facilities, and post-acute care facilities.…

Andrew D. Mead - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
  • Member of the Intellectual Property Team
Andrew D. Mead, Esq. is a member of the Intellectual Property team and a registered patent attorney who assists clients with their intellectual property goals using patents, trademarks, copyrights and…

Andrew J. Reilly - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Andrew J. Reilly, Esq. is an experienced litigator with a focus in municipal law. He represents authorities, businesses, and individuals in litigation as well as real estate and business transactions.…

Andrew L. Oltmans

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Intellectual Property
Andrew L. Oltmans, Esq., Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Group, is a patent attorney who focuses on patent strategy, the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patent appeals and…

Andrew S. Walls

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Andrew S. Walls is a certified educator and attorney, and a member of the firm's Business, Corporate and Tax Law Group. He works with businesses with a range of legal…

Andy P. Berger

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Mergers and Acquisitions
Andy P. Berger, Esq. practices in the firm's Business, Corporate and Tax Law Group. With over 22 years of experience, Andy consults and advises owners and other senior decision-makers at…

Anthony J. Foschi

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Saxton & Stump 's Hospitality Group
  • Shareholder and Chair, Hospitality
Anthony J. Foschi, Esq. is the Chair of Saxton & Stump's Hospitality Group and a member of the Real Estate and Business, Corporate and Tax Law Groups. In his hospitality…

Bailey Kilgore

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant / Client Services Specialist
Bailey is a legal assistant and client services specialist in the firm's Malvern office. He is a graduate of the Fox School of Business at Temple University with a degree…

Bailey M. Skelton

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Bailey is a paralegal in the Saxton & Stump Family Law Group. She assists in maintaining client files, serving as a point of contact for clients, overseeing scheduling, hearing preparation,…

Barbara A. Seddon

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Manager
Barbara A. Seddon serves as an Accounting Manager at Saxton & Stump. In this role, she assists the firm's attorneys and financial department by generating monthly drafts and final bills…

Barry A. Solodky

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel and Chair, Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
Barry A. Solodky, Esq. focuses his practice in Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring and is also a member of the firm's Business, Corporate and Tax and Real Estate Groups. He brings…

Benjamin L. Pratt - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Ben Pratt is a shareholder at Saxton & Stump and a member of the firm's Education, Construction, Labor and Employment and Litigation groups. He is adept in his representation of…

Bethany R. Gardner

Job Titles:
  • Government Relations Administrator
  • Member of the Saxton & Stump Regulatory
Bethany is a member of the Saxton & Stump Regulatory and Government Affairs Group, bringing more than 35 years of government and nonprofit experience to her position. She assists clients…

Bianca R. Basilone

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Attorney
Bianca Basilone is an attorney in the Saxton & Stump Franchising, Licensing and Distribution Group, working with clients on establishing their business and expanding it into new markets while protecting…

Bijan K. Ghom - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Bijan Ghom practices in the firm's Charleston office where he handles commercial litigation, business, corporate and tax law, intellectual property, and labor and employment matters for businesses and individuals. A…

Brett H. Tennis

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Strategic Alliances
Brett H. Tennis, CPA provides strategic leadership to Saxton & Stump's affiliates and partners, directing the growth and development of each enterprise. He serves as a strategic advisor to the…

Brett J. Biggica

Brett J. Biggica Lobbyist Brett Biggica is a lobbyist in the Saxton & Stump Regulatory and Government Affairs Group possessing more than 15 years of experience in both government affairs and private sector lobbying.… (717) 941-1201 bbiggica@saxtonstump.com vCard

Brynn K. Libor

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal / Client Services Professional
Brynn K. Libor brings over 7 years of legal experience in both public and private practice to Saxton & Stump. She serves as a paralegal, as well as one of…

C. Andrea Gadd

Job Titles:
  • Senior Paralegal
  • Senior Paralegal With
Andrea Gadd is a senior paralegal with Saxton & Stump who has over 34 years of experience working on complex cases across broad practice areas that include medical malpractice, healthcare…

C. Lynn Ruppersberger-Swisher

C. Lynn Ruppersberger-Swisher, PhD, MBA, RN, NHA, CHCQM, FAIHQ, has over 14 years of work experience in legal consulting. Her expertise in organizational psychology, clinical care, clinical research, managed care…

Candace N. Edgar - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Candace is a senior counsel member of the firm's Trucking and Commercial Transportation, Insurance and Commercial Litigation groups. She brings more than 15 years of litigation experience devoted almost exclusively…

Carie Reigel - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance
Carie Reigel is the director of finance at Saxton & Stump after nearly two decades as an accountant and controller, working in the accounting, engineering, transportation, and consulting industries. She…

Carol V. Freer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Medical Consultant
Carol V. Freer, MD, MS, FACP, CPE, is a board certified physician with more than 35 years of experience in internal medicine and infectious diseases. She currently is an Associate…

Carol Verish Houck - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Carol Verish Houck, Esq. represents clients in transactional matters in the areas of real estate, business, corporate and tax law and banking and financial services. Focusing primarily on real estate,…

Carrie Evans Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chair of the Saxton & Stump Title IX Group
  • Senior Counsel and Co - Chair of Title IX
Carrie Evans Wilson is the co-chair of the Saxton & Stump Title IX Group, leading the group with one of her mentors, the Hon. Lawrence F. Stengel (Ret.). In her…

Carson B. Morris - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
  • Member of the Firm
Carson B. Morris, Esq. is a member of the firm's Investigations and Criminal Defense, Appellate and Post-Trial Advocacy, Attorney and Judicial Ethics and Discipline, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Commercial Litigation,…

Chad G. Goebel - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Chilton (Chad) G. Goebel, III is a trial lawyer with significant experience in litigating a wide array of complex matters ranging from business disputes, contract actions, intellectual property matters, medical…

Charles "Chip" Mershon

Job Titles:
  • Medical Consultant
Dr. Mershon is a medical consultant for Saxton & Stump. He consults with insureds and prospects on their risk, reimbursement and physician health platforms and is experienced in consulting on…

Cheryl A. Myers

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal Experience to
Cheryl A. Myers brings over 17 years of paralegal experience to Saxton & Stump. She has extensive experience in preparing legal documents, analysis of investigative files and discovery responses, and…

Cheryl L. Bradley

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Cheryl L. Bradley is a paralegal on the Investigations and Criminal Defense and ADR teams. She handles a range of duties such as drafting and reviewing correspondence, coordinating attorney calendars…

Claire Whitsett

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Claire is a paralegal in the Saxton & Stump Family Law Group with more than 25 years of experience at law firms throughout the Charleston, S.

Cody S. Deckert

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Cody Deckert is an associate in the Saxton & Stump Trusts and Estates Group as well as the Business, Corporate and Tax Group. Cody helps clients with business planning, incorporation,…

Collin T. Keyser

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Senior Care
Collin T. Keyser focuses his practice in the defense of physicians, hospitals, and long-term and post-acute care facilities in medical professional liability litigation, often involving complex medical and legal issues.…

Coulter D. Ebbert

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Coulter D. Ebbert, Esq. focuses on medical professional liability defense. In this role, he assists with the representation of hospitals and healthcare professionals in medical malpractice cases. He also supports…

Dana M. Kleckner

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal / Client Services Professional
Dana M. Kleckner is an experienced Paralegal/Client Services Professional in the firm's Malvern office. In this role, she supports the firm's Healthcare Litigation and Business, Corporate and Tax attorneys with…

Dana M. Ross

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Dana is experienced in the legal profession in various capacities, including the last four years as a paralegal in workers' compensation, civil litigation and general litigation. At Saxton & Stump,…

Dana R. Grubb

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Dana is a paralegal who brings more than a decade of legal experience to the firm's Trucking and Commercial Transportation, Death Care and Environmental, Workplace Safety and Utilities, and Insurance…

Darcie M. Hammer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Medical Consultant
Darcie M. Hammer, MD, brings over 12 years of experience in Emergency Medicine to Saxton & Stump. She is a board-certified attending physician for Emergency Medicine Associates, the largest provider…

Darlene K. King

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Risk Management and Quality Assurance
Darlene K. King chairs the Saxton & Stump Risk Management and Quality Assurance group. With more than 20 years of healthcare litigation experience, Darlene concentrates her practice in the representation…

Dawn L. Parker

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Senior Paralegal
Dawn is a highly experienced paralegal in the Saxton & Stump in the Healthcare Litigation Group. In almost 30 years of experience, she has worked as a paralegal in Pennsylvania,…

Denean M. Russo - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Denean M. Russo, Esq. focuses her practice in the Business, Corporate and Tax, Mergers and Acquisition, and Banking and Financial Services groups. Denean has more than 25 years of experience…

Douglas B. Marcello - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
  • Member of the Firm
Douglas Marcello is a member of the firm's Trucking and Commercial Transportation Group, defending trucking companies in both central Pennsylvania and throughout the country. A trial counsel in 35 different…

Douglas G. Shand

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer, SE Healthcare
Douglas G. Shand is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience and expertise in sales, marketing, business development and management. He currently serves as CEO of SE Healthcare, a…

Eli E. Lachenman

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Eli E. Lachenman, Esq., focuses his practice on a range of property, business, corporate, estate and hospitality litigation. He is able to provide services to developers, contractors, home owners associations,…

Elizabeth J. Palmer - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Elizabeth J. Palmer, Esq. is a shareholder for Saxton & Stump in the firm's Charleston office. Beth partners with businesses to provide guidance on operational issues such as risk management,…

Emily C. Ford

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Emily is a member of the Saxton & Stump Family Law and Commercial Litigation groups. She assists clients on all matters of family law, including divorce, child custody, parental alienation,…

Emily M. Bell - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Emily M. Bell, Esq. is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice in commercial litigation, investigations and criminal defense and healthcare litigation. She regularly handles complex and sensitive cases and…

Emina M. Henne - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Emina M. Henne, Esq. focuses her practice in the representation of hospitals, doctors and other healthcare liability matters, including medical malpractice defense. She has extensive experience in defending professional liability…

Emma Baguer

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
Emma Baguer is a legal assistant in the Saxton & Stump Charleston office assisting attorneys and professionals with administrative support, including research, client contact and investigations. She is a magna…

Erik M. Hume

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Saxton & Stump 's Real Estate Group
  • Shareholder and Chair, Real Estate
Erik M. Hume, Esq. is the Chair of Saxton & Stump's Real Estate Group and a member of the Business, Corporate and Tax Law Group. In his real estate practice,…

Erika L. Montgomery

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal / Client Services Professional
Erika L. Montgomery brings more than 15 years of legal experience to Saxton & Stump and serves as a paralegal/client services professional in the firm's Harrisburg office. Erika has extensive…

Erin M. Redding - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Erin is a shareholder in the firm's Healthcare Litigation, Risk Management and Quality Assurance, and Investigations and Criminal Defense groups. She assists healthcare professionals with developing risk mitigation and quality…

Harlan W. Glasser - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Harlan Glasser is shareholder in the firm's Labor and Employment Group, Investigations and Criminal Defense Group and Healthcare Litigation Group. After working with Saxton & Stump from 2015 to 2020,…

Holly A. English

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Wealth of Paralegal
Holly A. English brings a wealth of paralegal experience in estate planning, Orphans' Court litigation, and estate administration to Saxton & Stump. She assists clients and attorneys with many aspects…

Hon. Lawrence F. Stengel

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Investigations and Criminal Defense
Hon. Lawrence F. Stengel (Ret.), former Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is a shareholder at Saxton & Stump and focuses his…

Hon. Margaret B. Seymour - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
  • Member of Saxton & Stump 's Commercial Litigation
The Hon. Margaret Seymour is a member of Saxton & Stump's Commercial Litigation, Title IX and Labor and Employment groups in the firm's Charleston, South Carolina office. She also focuses…

Hon. Robert A. Graci

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel and Chair, Attorney and Judicial Ethics and Discipline
Hon. Robert A. Graci (Ret.) is Chair of the firm's Attorney and Judicial Ethics and Discipline practice. As a former Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge and retired Chief Counsel to the…

Isabelle S. Young

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Isabelle Young brings her extensive legal experience to Saxton & Stump's Charleston office and the Commercial Litigation and Investigations and Criminal Defense groups. Isabelle's decade of experience in the legal…

Jack R. Lynch

Job Titles:
  • Senior Trial Technology Consultant
Jack R. Lynch brings more than 10 years of experience in trial technology, pre-trial and trial consulting, war room and case team logistics as well as e-discovery. As Senior Trial…

James W. Saxton - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Founder and experienced law firm leader providing direction and strategic vision for the firm's growth James W. Saxton is the chief executive officer of Saxton & Stump. He is an…

Janelle J. Valore

Job Titles:
  • Litigation Paralegal
  • Paralegal
Janelle J. Valore is an experienced litigation paralegal and supports the firm's healthcare and senior care litigation teams. She assists with preparing legal documentation, discovery, case management and analysis, trial…

Jared M. Becker

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Jared Becker is an associate in the Saxton & Stump Healthcare Litigation Group. He simultaneously studied for and earned his MBA and his law degree at Widener University, receiving both…

Jarina D. Duffy - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Jarina D. Duffy, Esq. works with franchisors and distributors to address intellectual property, licensing, regulatory and compliance, and employment matters. She is knowledgeable of the unique challenges and opportunities that…

Jason G. Benion

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Death Care
Jason Benion takes care of the people who care for the dead and their families. As the head of Saxton & Stump's Death Care group, Jason helps clients through the…

Jason T. Confair - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Jason T. Confair, Esq. has litigated before numerous Federal District Courts, every Pennsylvania appellate court, common pleas courts throughout the Commonwealth, federal, state, and local agencies, and in numerous arbitration…

Jason T. Somma - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Jason is a shareholder in the firm's Intellectual Property Group, bringing with him more than 15 years of experience working as a patent attorney and business consultant.

Jeffrey B. Miller

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel and Chair, Information Privacy and Cyber Security
Jeffrey B. Miller, Esq. is a skilled and experienced transactional, commercial, and regulatory and compliance attorney who provides trusted advice and support to clients involved in healthcare and the life…

Jeffrey C. Bright - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Jeffrey C. Bright, Esq. has a multi-state construction practice and is licensed in Pennsylvania, Maryland and California. He provides counsel on construction contracts, project disputes, litigation, employment law and real…

Jeffrey D. Litts

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Education
Jeffrey Litts, Chair of Education Group, dedicates his practice to counseling and defending K-12 public school entities in the areas of civil rights, charter schools, collective bargaining, construction, discrimination claims,…

Jenna M. Schill

Job Titles:
  • Senior Risk and Insurance Consultant
Jenna Schill is an accomplished healthcare risk management professional with more than a decade of experience in implementing risk management strategies for a variety of businesses, including placement of insurance…

Jennifer K. Williams - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Jennifer joins the firm as a shareholder and member of the firm's Business, Corporate and Tax, Trusts and Estates, and Real Estate groups working out of the Charleston, South Carolina…

Jennifer L. Steele

Job Titles:
  • Director of Facilities
As the Director of Facilities at Saxton & Stump, Jennifer Steele fosters a five-star service environment and ensures that the firm's clients enjoy an exceptionally positive experience. She provides the…

Jennifer S. Snyder - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Jennifer S. Snyder, Esq., focuses her practice on complex litigation matters and is a member of the Appellate and Post-Trial Advocacy Group. She has participated in national multidistrict litigation cases,…

Jessica J. O'Toole

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Jessica J. O'Toole assists with franchise law matters such as drafting, preparing and filing state franchise registration and renewal applications, preparing and filing corporate entity documents, preparing and filing charity…

Jessica L. Partain - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Jessica is a shareholder in the firm's Family Law and Labor and Employment practice groups. She's built her practice in the Charleston area and all of South Carolina involving complex…

Joel L. Schwartz - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Joel has been practicing law for more than 25 years. He practices out of the firm's offices in Linwood, New Jersey and Philadelphia, and uses his background in business and…

John M. Hogan

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Corporate Healthcare and Life Sciences
John M. Hogan, Esq., Chair of the Corporate Healthcare and Life Sciences Group, assists physicians, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, laboratories, medical equipment providers, surgery centers, urgent care centers and other healthcare providers with mergers and…

Karen M. Lambert

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Registered Nurse and Paralegal
Karen Lambert is a registered nurse and paralegal and is part of the Saxton & Stump Healthcare Litigation Group, helping to defend medical professionals against malpractice claims. She has combined…

Karin E. Rossi

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Karin E. Rossi is a seasoned paralegal with more than 17 years of healthcare litigation experience. She has experience with all aspects of case management including drafting and tracking of…

Katherine Pandelidis Granbois - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Shareholder and Chair, Business, Corporate and Tax
Katherine Pandelidis Granbois, Esq. is a Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Business, Corporate and Tax Law Group. With over 25 years of experience, her practice is concentrated in corporate…

Kathleen Duffy Bruder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Kathleen Duffy Bruder, Esq. is a registered Pennsylvania lobbyist and practicing attorney who chairs Saxton & Stump's Regulatory and Government Affairs team and is named one of Pennsylvania's City and…

Kathryn D. Maza Courtney

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Kathryn D. Maza Courtney, Esq. practices in the firm's Investigations and Criminal Defense, Appellate and Post-Trial Advocacy, and Risk Management and Quality Assurance groups. In this role, Katie assists in…

Kathy L. Pape

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Environmental, Workplace Safety and Utilities
Kathy L. Pape, Esq co-chairs Saxton & Stump's Environmental, Workplace Safety and Utilities group and is a member of the firm's Regulatory and Government Affairs and Business, Corporate and Tax…

Kay Mercein Mann - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
  • Member of the Firm
Kay Mercein Mann is a member of the firm's Investigations and Criminal Defense, Title IX, and Education groups. Kay has 20 years of experience as general counsel of a large…

Keith A. Verner - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
  • Professionals
Keith Verner leads the professionals who enable the firm to deliver on its core promise of providing five-star, client-focused, technology-driven service. As director of operations, he oversees the finance, information…

Kenneth J. McDermott

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel and Chair, Liquor Licensing and Alcohol
Kenneth J. McDermott practices in the firm's Hospitality, Business, Corporate and Tax, and Commercial Litigation Groups. He represents beverage retailers, distributors, restaurants, hotels, bars, private clubs, music and entertainment venues, breweries, wineries, distilleries…

Kerri J. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Kerri is a seasoned paralegal who brings more than 20 years of paralegal and legal assistant experience to Saxton & Stump's Intellectual Property group. Kerri assists the firm's attorneys by…

Kiandra D. Steffy - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Kiandra D. Steffy, Esq. practices in the firm's Labor and Employment, Title IX and Commercial Litigation groups as well as the Investigations and Criminal Defense group. She has experience with…

Kimberly A. Selemba - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Kimberly A. Selemba, Esq. is an established Liquor Licensing and Alcohol Law and Hospitality attorney and experienced litigator with a focus in the real estate and senior care industries. Kim…

Kristy A. Ober

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Kristy Ober is an experienced paralegal in the Saxton & Stump Commercial Litigation, Education and Business, Corporate and Tax groups. She has six years of experience in litigation and education…

Lance D. Greene - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Lance D. Greene, Esq. focuses his practice on counseling and representing businesses and individuals facing civil and criminal investigations. He also handles a range of commercial litigation matters and represents…

Lane E. Brody - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Lane E. Brody, Esq. is Senior Counsel in Saxton & Stump's Trucking and Commercial Transportation Group and is also a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Group. For close to…

Lillian R. Tobin

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Lillian is a paralegal in the Saxton & Stump Business, Corporate and Tax and Franchising, Licensing and Distribution Groups. She prepares guardianship applications, liquor license applications, expungements, Social Security appeals,…

Linda L. Reidenbaugh

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal / Client Services Professional
Linda L. Reidenbaugh is a seasoned paralegal/client services professional with more than 22 years of experience. She currently supports the firm's lawyers in healthcare litigation matters. She has extensive experience…

Lisa A. Kearney

Job Titles:
  • Member of Saxton & Stump 's Concierge Services
  • Paralegal / Client Services Professional
Lisa A. Kearney is a member of Saxton & Stump's Concierge Services team in the Malvern office and provides legal administrative support to the office's Commercial Litigation, Real Estate and…

Lori A. Arnsparger

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Lori Arnsparger is a paralegal in the Saxton & Stump Trucking and Commercial Transportation Group, helping the firm's attorneys serve drivers and trucking companies. She has more than a decade…

Louis G. Fiorilla

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Banking and Financial Services
Louis G. Fiorilla is a commercial litigator with significant experience representing financial and internet services companies in consumer lawsuits alleging breach of contract, negligence, fraud and other intentional torts. He…

M. Kelly Tillery - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
M. Kelly Tillery is a nationally known intellectual property litigator who has protected business trademarks and copyrights around the world. In more than 40 years of experience, he has served…

M. Stacia Dearmin

Job Titles:
  • Physician
Dr. Stacia Dearmin is a physician, nationally recognized speaker, ICF-certified professional coach, and consultant. She provides clinical expertise in pediatrics, partnering with the firm's healthcare litigation practice to provide clinical…

M. Yvonne Crouse

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Yvonne Crouse is a fiduciary paralegal in the Trusts and Estates Group and brings over 30 years of fiduciary experience to the firm. She is highly skilled in all facets…

Mark E. Cedrone

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Investigations and Criminal Defense
Mark E. Cedrone has dedicated his 35-year career to representing clients under investigation by or in disputes with various governmental units and administrative agencies. Mark has represented and counseled individuals…

Matthew Chabal, III - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Matthew Chabal, III, Esq. focuses his practice on Construction Law and Commercial Litigation. Throughout his career of more than 30 years, he has represented owners, contractors, design professionals, and developers…

Matthew W. Rappleye - Chief Legal Officer, Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
  • Shareholder
Matthew W. Rappleye, Esq., concentrates his practice on health law, appellate and post-trial advocacy and insurance coverage issues. His practice involves the representation of hospitals, doctors, and healthcare professionals and…

Megan Barracato - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Megan is a senior counsel attorney in the Healthcare Litigation and Commercial Litigation groups in the firm's Malvern office. Her diverse legal background both as a prosecutor and as a…

Meghan A. Van Leeuwen - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Meghan Van Leeuwen, Esq. is a patent attorney in the firm's Intellectual Property group where she counsels clients regarding intellectual property issues. Meghan's practice focuses on patent strategy, trademark preparation,…

Melissa S. Funk

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Melissa S. Funk brings over 19 years of legal experience to Saxton & Stump. As a paralegal, she uses her extensive knowledge of preparing pleadings, responding to discovery, drafting and…

Michael D. Pipa - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Michael D. Pipa, Esq. is a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in the courtroom trying civil cases throughout Pennsylvania with a unique focus in medical professional…

Michael T. Traxler - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
  • Shareholder and Chair, Trucking and Commercial Transportation and Insurance
Michael T. Traxler, Esq. is a shareholder and serves as the Chair of Saxton & Stump's Trucking and Commercial Transportation Group and Insurance Law Group. He is a dynamic litigator…

Paul M. Fischerkeller

Job Titles:
  • Chief Business Development Office for MPL Brokers
  • Chief Business Development Officer, MPL Brokers
Paul M. Fischerkeller currently serves as Chief Business Development Office for MPL Brokers, a strategic partner of Saxton & Stump. He is also a consultant in Saxton & Stump's Insurance…

Pauline W. Markey - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Pauline Markey is a shareholder in the firm's Business, Corporate and Tax Group with a particular focus on federal income tax, specifically working with corporations, pass-through entities and tax-exempt organizations.…

Rachel M. Boos

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Rachel is an experienced paralegal in the firm's Trusts and Estates and Public Finance groups. She supports the attorneys of the Public Finance group working with school districts and municipalities…

Rene Stuhr Dukes

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Family Law
Rene is a shareholder and the chair of the Saxton & Stump Family Law Group working out of the firm's Charleston office. She is also a member of the firm's…

Rhonda F. Lord

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Public Finance
Rhonda Lord leads the firm's Public Finance Group and also is a member of the Education and Trusts and Estates groups. Rhonda regularly advises individuals, families and business owners through…

Richard L. Hackman

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Labor and Employment
Richard L. Hackman, Esq., Chair of the Labor and Employment Group, has dedicated over 25 years of his practice to representing employers and management in all aspects of employment law.…

Richard N. Waldman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Medical Consultant
Richard N. Waldman, MD, a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is the past president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a premier private,…

Ronald H. Pollock

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Construction Law Group
  • Shareholder and Chair, Construction and Commercial Litigation
Ronald H. Pollock, Esq., Chair of the Construction Law Group, focuses his practice in construction litigation and has significant experience in insurance and medical device litigation and alternative dispute resolution…

Rosanne Miller

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant / Paralegal
For more than three decades, Rosanne Miller has been working in various roles in the legal profession at law firms of all sizes. In her current role, Rosanne works closely…

Salvatore P. Sciacca

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Member of the Saxton & Stump Healthcare Litigation
Salvatore Sciacca is a member of the Saxton & Stump Healthcare Litigation and Commercial Litigation groups. A near 20-year member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, he tirelessly serves clients…

Sara C. Arndt

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director of Success and Integration
As the Senior Director of Success and Integration, Sara C. Arndt brings fresh perspective for strategic planning and initiatives to ensure the continued growth and success of the firm, its…

Sarah K. Ivy

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Chair, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
Sarah Ivy, Esq., focuses her practice in the areas of employee benefits law, executive compensation and taxation. She has more than 20 years of experience analyzing regulations under the Internal…

Sarah P. Moreland

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Member of the Regulatory and Government Affairs Team
Sarah P. Moreland, Esq. is a member of the Regulatory and Government Affairs team, and assists clients with advocacy, analysis, research and other government relations matters that involve federal, state…

Sarah Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Law Clerk
Sarah is a law clerk in the Saxton & Stump Healthcare Litigation and Commercial Litigation groups. She assists the firm in defending hospitals, healthcare systems, physicians, and professionals in cases…

Scott Alan Mitchell - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Shareholder and Chair, Trusts and Estates
Scott Alan Mitchell, Esq., Chair of the firm's Trusts and Estates Group, has been in practice for over 27 years and serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporate fiduciaries and…

Seth A. Mendelsohn - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
  • Member of the Saxton & Stump Environmental
Seth Mendelsohn is a member of the Saxton & Stump Environmental, Workplace Safety and Utilities Group as well as the Business, Corporate and Tax Group. He brings his first-hand executive…

Shaun J. Mumford - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Shaun J. Mumford, Esq. is an experienced attorney concentrating his practice in healthcare litigation matters, including the defense of medical device and medical professional negligence claims. A mechanical engineer by…

Shelby M. Simione

Job Titles:
  • Concierge and Client Services Manager
Shelby M. Simione manages Saxton & Stump's Concierge Services team. In this role, she oversees the daily operations of the Concierge Services department, assists in developing catering and hospitality initiatives…

Stacy R. Hoffheins

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Settlement Officer
Stacy Hoffheins is a settlement officer at Saxton & Stump, providing support to the firm's Real Estate team. Stacy works with buyers, sellers, lenders, agents and loan officers during real estate transactions.

Stephen J. Fleury - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Stephen J. Fleury, Jr., Esq. focuses his practice on labor and employment law, post-acute and long-term care, and healthcare litigation. He represents employers and insurers in state and federal courts with…

Stephen J. Matzura

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Environmental, Workplace Safety and Utilities
Stephen J. Matzura, Esq. is Co-Chair of Saxton & Stump's Environmental, Workplace Safety and Utilities Group. He advises and advocates for industrial, commercial and municipal clients on a broad range…

Steven D. Costello - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Steven D. Costello, Esq. focuses his practice in professional malpractice litigation, defending physicians, hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as business litigation and medical device litigation. He has devoted…

Steven L. O'Donnell - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Steven is an experienced intellectual property attorney who moved his successful, Lancaster-based solo law practice to Saxton & Stump in 2023. He has been working in patent and trademark law…

T. Karl Byrne

Job Titles:
  • Senior Medical Consultant
T. Karl Byrne, MD, brings over 35 years of valuable clinical experience in the bariatric field to Saxton & Stump. He provides clinical expertise in bariatric surgery matters for hospital,…

Tanya Daniels Harris

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel and Co - Chair, Senior Care
Tanya Daniels Harris, Esq. advises long-term care providers on various regulatory and compliance matters, and she has extensive experience in survey and enforcement appeals pertaining to a wide range of…

Taylor Davis

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal in Saxton & Stump 's Charleston
Taylor is a paralegal in Saxton & Stump's Charleston office. Along with attorney correspondence, she handles scheduling, drafting and filing court documentation and notary services. She has significant experience as…

Teresa Ellington

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
Teresa is the marketing manager at Saxton & Stump, managing the internal and external marketing efforts of the firm. She has more than a decade of experience as a marketing…

Terri A. Pawelski - Shareholder

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder
Terri is a seasoned trial lawyer in the firm's Investigations and Criminal Defense Group as well as the Commercial Litigation Group. She has vast experience in defending both individuals and…

Thomas J. Kent

Job Titles:
  • Shareholder and Co - Chair, Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
Thomas J. Kent, Jr., Esq. advises emerging and middle-market franchise brands on franchise law, distribution, and brand development. He provides counsel to U.S. and international companies on state and federal…

Tiffany M. Peters

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Tiffany Peters is part of the Saxton & Stump Trucking and Commercial Transportation Group, as well as its Commercial Litigation Group. She works for her clients as a civil litigation…

Vidal Lupian

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Information
  • Manager of Information Technology
Vidal Lupian is the Manager of Information Technology. He focuses on strategically enhancing the firm's productivity through technology. He leads a growing team of IT professionals who manage the firm's…

William A. DeStefano - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
Bill has built a distinguished practice during his 50 years as a white collar criminal defense attorney. As a member of the Saxton & Stump Investigations and Criminal Defense Group,…

William C. Costopoulos - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel
William C. Costopoulos, Esq. is considered one of the top criminal defense lawyers on the East Coast. As a member of the Investigations and Criminal Defense team, he represents clients…

Zachary J. Duffy - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Senior Counsel
Zachary J. Duffy is an attorney in the firm's Healthcare Litigation group with extensive experience in helping healthcare organizations, hospitals and physicians defend medical malpractice claims brought against them. Before…