DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli
For over 20 years, DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli has built a reputation as one of the hardest-working firms in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With offices also in New York and Short Hills, our work goes far beyond Pittsburgh as clients nationwide seek our representation.
Our firm has a collaborative spirit. Our lawyers work together to efficiently and cost-effectively advise and defend clients in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative tribunals.
Our clients describe us as focused, diligent, and accessible. We measure our success in the value we add to every legal matter and the longevity and depth of our relationships with our clients.
Recent Wins on Behalf of Our Clients
- Seven-figure jury verdict in favor of physician client in breach of employment contract lawsuit.
- Dismissal of complaint based on our Rule 12 motion on behalf of a corporate client accused of racial discrimination and business torts.
- Summary judgment for nursing home client in a case involving an issue of first impression related to collateral estoppel.
- Seven-figure settlement mid-trial for business executive of a publicly traded company in a breach of employment contract suit.
- Seven-figure award in arbitration for architectural firm in a case involving breach of contract and business torts.
- Summary judgment in matter involving complex partnership issues and multimillion-dollar partnership asset.
Partner
Recognized by Best Lawyers and as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, David’s experience lies in individual and corporate white-collar criminal defense, commercial, business, shareholders’ rights and employment litigation, as well as advising clients concerning government and regulatory investigations. David has tried dozens of cases in state and federal courts, as well as in private arbitration, and has argued in the U.S. Courts of Appeals on multiple occasions.
Partner
Walter is an expert litigator with over 40 years of experience. He has litigated cases in more than 13 states and appellate cases before 9 federal courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Consistently recognized by Best Lawyers and as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Walter is well-respected for his honesty and fairness, as well as his deep knowledge of law and procedure that only comes with a lifetime of such litigation experience.
Partner
Marie focuses her practice primarily on commercial litigation and white-collar defense matters. She has considerable experience in matters involving contractual disputes, trade secret and confidential information disputes, asbestos defense, professional liability actions, fiduciary disputes, employment matters, and white-collar defense.
Of Counsel
Jackie’s work centers on employment and business-related matters, including employment discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and union contract matters. Consistently recognized by Best Lawyers over the past 20 years, Jackie is accomplished in advising and representing employers in federal and state courts as well as before government agencies.