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I am a recognized commercial litigator and counselor who optimizes client recoveries in high stakes business disputes. I compliment an expertise in workouts and debt restructurings honed during the financial crisis of 2007-2012 with significant courtroom experience which I employ when litigation is strategically warranted. Commercial Litigation ExperienceWith over 30 years of experience, I defend clients in high stakes litigation involving secured transactions, asset recovery, financial fraud and contract disputes of all nature. I have represented diverse clients in industries such as banking, securities, real estate, aerospace and security alarm. Creditor Rights LitigationI frequently represent banks, financing companies and other creditors both in and out of court. I leverage my concentrated experience in the financial industry to maximize recoveries while minimizing associated risk and defending claims of lender liability.I am the Managing Shareholder of Buchanan Ingersoll’s Pittsburgh office as well as the Chair of Pittsburgh Litigation and the Financial Institution’s Litigation Group.

Listed skills include Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, and 10 others.