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Pittsburgh collaborative family law attorney Ashley M. Majorsky focuses her practice on equitable distribution, custody and support for clients with complex financial needs.
For more than a decade, Ashley has merged her experience as a certified business valuation analyst with her passion for the law to benefit her clients.
Her unique skill set allows Ashley to dig into financials records, using the story they tell to help clients address the fiscal and tax implications of divorce. Her forensic accounting background and experience in civil litigation equip her to make the best use of financial evidence to resolve complex equitable distribution, custody and support cases.
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With a talent for breaking down complicated financials, family lawyer Ashley M. Majorsky helps clients throughout western Pennsylvania plan for their futures with confidence.
Pittsburgh collaborative family law attorney Ashley M. Majorsky focuses her practice on equitable distribution, custody and support for clients with complex financial needs.
For more than a decade, Ashley has merged her experience as a certified business valuation analyst with her passion for the law to benefit her clients.
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Making a connection with each client, Ashley acknowledges the emotional elements of divorce and works to relieve anxieties. With specialized training and certification in collaborative law, she guides clients toward interest-based solutions that prepare them to move forward with positivity.
Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases.
Lindsay uses her experience and affinity for alternative dispute resolution options to help clients through exceptionally vulnerable times. As a certified mediator and collaborative family lawyer, she strives to meet clients’ legal requirements while respecting their privacy, resources and time.
Drawn to the practice of law by the intellectual challenge inherent in the work. Lindsay brings perseverance, unwavering commitment and an empathetic nature to her work. She builds strong, trusting relationships with clients, ultimately helping her guide them to solutions to meet their expressed needs and interests.
Lindsay was trained and certified in collaborative family law by the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania and participates in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
She was trained and certified in mediation by The Conflict Lab and Behrend Mediation Services.
Prior to beginning her legal career as an associate attorney at Greg Castelli & Associates, Lindsay was a teaching and research assistant at Duquesne University School of Law and served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Patricia A. McCullough of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. During law school, Lindsay received numerous accolades and participated in the Duquesne Urban Development Practicum, providing pro bono legal services to distressed communities.
Cerfitied mediator and collaborative law practitioner Lindsay A. (Nemit) Siters is a Pittsburgh family lawyer skilled in handling complex divorce and custody cases.
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Lindsay was trained and certified in collaborative family law by the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania and participates in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
She was trained and certified in mediation by The Conflict Lab and Behrend Mediation Services.
Prior to beginning her legal career as an associate attorney at Greg Castelli & Associates, Lindsay was a teaching and research assistant at Duquesne University School of Law and served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Patricia A. McCullough of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. During law school, Lindsay received numerous accolades and participated in the Duquesne Urban Development Practicum, providing pro bono legal services to distressed communities.
Pollock Begg Partner Megan A. DelVecchio was drawn to family law because she enjoys working one-on-one with clients and making a true difference in their lives. Megan works to alleviate clients’ anxiety and eliminate surprises throughout the divorce process. Her goal is always to provide the best representation while calming fears and putting her clients at ease.
She brings extensive trial experience, specialized training in mediation and skilled technique working collaboratively to settle cases out of court to her family law practice at Pollock Begg.
Megan joined Pollock Begg after solidifying her family law focus working at two Pittsburgh-based law firms. Along the way, she garnered recognition on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars and the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch lists.
Megan is passionate about enhancing the local legal community; participating in numerous divisions and sections of state and local bar associations and presenting continuing legal education seminars for the Matrimonial Inns of Court, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association and her alma mater, Duquesne University School of Law.
Pollock Begg Partner Megan A. DelVecchio was drawn to family law because she enjoys working one-on-one with clients and making a true difference in their lives. Megan works to alleviate clients’ anxiety and eliminate surprises throughout the divorce process. Her goal is always to provide the best representation while calming fears and putting her clients at ease.
She brings extensive trial experience, specialized training in mediation and skilled technique working collaboratively to settle cases out of court to her family law practice at Pollock Begg.
Megan joined Pollock Begg after solidifying her family law focus working at two Pittsburgh-based law firms. Along the way, she garnered recognition on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars and the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch lists.
Megan is passionate about enhancing the local legal community; participating in numerous divisions and sections of state and local bar associations and presenting continuing legal education seminars for the Matrimonial Inns of Court, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association and her alma mater, Duquesne University School of Law.
Pittsburgh family lawyer Morgan M. Bonekovic guides clients through divorce, equitable distribution, support, custody and protection from abuse cases. She assesses the strengths and weaknesses of their case, before laying out all legal options to help them make informed decisions for their future.
A graduate of Slippery Rock University with degrees in criminology and philosophy, Morgan became active in the Family Law Clinic when she earned her law degree at the University of Pittsburgh. She served as law clerk for the Honorable Brandon P. Neuman and as the PFA coordinator and senior judges law clerk in the Washington County Court of Common Pleas.
As a practicing attorney, she graduated from the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Initiative and serves on state and local bar association committees dedicated to advancing the practice of family law, protecting LGBTQIA+ rights and supporting equitable environments for racial and ethnic minorities.
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AREAS OF PRACTICETova N. Tsikis, Senior Associate, earned her J.D. (summa cum laude) from Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center, where she ranked No. 5 of 244 in her graduating class. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey (summa cum laude). In addition, Ms. Tsikis spent a semester abroad at Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem, pursuing International Studies.
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AREAS OF PRACTICEAn experienced litigator with a focus on representing clients in the health care, manufacturing, and biotechnology sectors, Ali Myhre handles product liability and mass tort litigation matters nationwide.
Clients value Ali’s academic background in science and bioethics, which has shaped her ability to deftly handle dozens of fact and expert witness depositions in complex disputes, including those involving alleged toxic chemical exposures. Ali is also skilled in legal writing and motion practice and has represented clients in venues across the country.
Dedicated to helping clients develop and execute strategies that manage risk and secure positive outcomes, Ali manages cases through all stages of litigation, demonstrating creative problem-solving and strong analytic skills as well as clear communication and attention to detail.
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A fierce litigator, Candice excels at divorces involving valuation of closely held businesses and complex support litigation. Her legal experience is complemented by a constellation therapy certification, providing her a deeper understanding of her clients’ motivations. With her unique perspective, she crafts legal strategies leveraging the interests of both parties.
Candice is repeatedly called upon by media to discuss topical, cutting-edge legal issues such as high-conflict custody cases, domestic abuse, collaborative law and alimony and child support issues. Her candid and unbiased opinions garner her national speaking engagements and network television interviews and her pioneering work in collaborative law makes her a sought-after speaker and lecturer on negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Incorporating her affinity for business and her understanding of the sensitivity surrounding marital break down, Pittsburgh family lawyer Candice L. Komar is a skilled and formidable opponent in the courtroom who also shines in the alternative dispute arena as a collaborative lawyer, mediator and arbitrator.
Candice provides education and concrete analysis for clients to take the fear out of the emotional process of divorce. Her training in collaborative family law, mediation and arbitration well equips her to identify the needs of each party and negotiate a resolution to meet them.
A fierce litigator, Candice excels at divorces involving valuation of closely held businesses and complex support litigation. Her legal experience is complemented by a constellation therapy certification, providing her a deeper understanding of her clients’ motivations. With her unique perspective, she crafts legal strategies leveraging the interests of both parties.
Candice is repeatedly called upon by media to discuss topical, cutting-edge legal issues such as high-conflict custody cases, domestic abuse, collaborative law and alimony and child support issues. Her candid and unbiased opinions garner her national speaking engagements and network television interviews and her pioneering work in collaborative law makes her a sought-after speaker and lecturer on negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Ellen has extensive experience representing both debtors and\ncreditors. She has represented creditors in bankruptcy cases all over the\nUnited States, including serving on unsecured creditors' committees. \nEllen has represented secured lenders in a variety of workouts and bankruptcy\ncases, including real estate and retail. She has participated in financial\nrestructurings ranging from small companies to large companies and has provided\nlegal advice in connection with the wind down of many companies. Ellen has also\nrepresented intellectual property licensees and licensors in bankruptcy cases.\n\n \n
Ellen has handled a wide range of commercial\ntransactions. These transactions include asset based financing, venture\ncapital finance, sales of intellectual property, receivables, loans and sales\nof other financial assets, including securitized or off-balance sheet\naccounting and other credit enhancement devices. She also has expertise\nin guaranty law and has represented several guarantors of real property in\nrestructurings, workouts and civil suits.\n\n \n
Ellen has written extensively on bankruptcy and secured\ntransactions (Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code). She is the author of\nSecured Transactions in California Commercial Practice (CEB 2001) and its\nyearly updates since 2001; “Security Interests in Trade Secrets,” Trade Secrets\n(CEB 1998) and its yearly updates; co-author of “Liquidation of the\nPrivately-Held Company,” in Start ups & Emerging Companies and its updates\nsince 2019; co-author of “Borrower’s Perspective in Commercial Loan\nTransactions;” “Intellectual Property Issues in Bankruptcy,” in Technology\n& Emerging Growth M&As 2002 (PLI) [Reprinted in Internet Law &\nBusiness]; and “Acquisitions of Distressed Dot-Coms” (Bank and Corporate\nGovernance Law Reporter, 2001). She is a featured speaker and lecturer on\nbankruptcy, distressed businesses, secured transactions, and creditor/debtor\nrights.\n\n \n
Ellen is a fellow in the American College of Commercial\nFinance Lawyers (ACCFL). Ellen has been included in Best Lawyers in America for\nthe 2009-2022 editions in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor\nRights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and is listed as a Northern\nCalifornia Super Lawyer in Creditor Debtor Rights for 2014-2022. She was\nnamed in Lawdragon's inaugural list of 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy &\nRestructuring Lawyers. Ellen was voted Best Lawyer's 2021 “Lawyer of the Year”\nfor Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law –\nSan Francisco. \n\n \n
Ellen has served as Vice Chair (Legislation) of the\nExecutive Committee for the California Lawyer's Association's Business Law\nSection. She was a Co-Chair of the California Lawyer's Association Insolvency\nCommittee. She has served on the California Lawyer's Association Commercial\nTransactions Committee (formerly UCC Committee). Ellen has served on the Board and\nExecutive Committee of Legal Aid at Work (LAAW) for many years and recently\ncompleted her term as Chair of the LAAW Board. \n\n \n
Ellen's legal career began as an associate in the New York\nand San Francisco offices of Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ellen was\na partner at Murphy Weir & Butler and Murphy, Sheneman, Julian & Rogers\nin San Francisco. She is a member of the State Bar of California and the State\nBar of New York.
Ellen A. Friedman practices in the areas of commercial\ntransactions, bankruptcy and insolvency.\n\n \n
Ellen has extensive experience representing both debtors and\ncreditors. She has represented creditors in bankruptcy cases all over the\nUnited States, including serving on unsecured creditors' committees. \nEllen has represented secured lenders in a variety of workouts and bankruptcy\ncases, including real estate and retail. She has participated in financial\nrestructurings ranging from small companies to large companies and has provided\nlegal advice in connection with the wind down of many companies. Ellen has also\nrepresented intellectual property licensees and licensors in bankruptcy cases.\n\n \n
Ellen has handled a wide range of commercial\ntransactions. These transactions include asset based financing, venture\ncapital finance, sales of intellectual property, receivables, loans and sales\nof other financial assets, including securitized or off-balance sheet\naccounting and other credit enhancement devices. She also has expertise\nin guaranty law and has represented several guarantors of real property in\nrestructurings, workouts and civil suits.\n\n \n
Ellen has written extensively on bankruptcy and secured\ntransactions (Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code). She is the author of\nSecured Transactions in California Commercial Practice (CEB 2001) and its\nyearly updates since 2001; “Security Interests in Trade Secrets,” Trade Secrets\n(CEB 1998) and its yearly updates; co-author of “Liquidation of the\nPrivately-Held Company,” in Start ups & Emerging Companies and its updates\nsince 2019; co-author of “Borrower’s Perspective in Commercial Loan\nTransactions;” “Intellectual Property Issues in Bankruptcy,” in Technology\n& Emerging Growth M&As 2002 (PLI) [Reprinted in Internet Law &\nBusiness]; and “Acquisitions of Distressed Dot-Coms” (Bank and Corporate\nGovernance Law Reporter, 2001). She is a featured speaker and lecturer on\nbankruptcy, distressed businesses, secured transactions, and creditor/debtor\nrights.\n\n \n
Ellen is a fellow in the American College of Commercial\nFinance Lawyers (ACCFL). Ellen has been included in Best Lawyers in America for\nthe 2009-2022 editions in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor\nRights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and is listed as a Northern\nCalifornia Super Lawyer in Creditor Debtor Rights for 2014-2022. She was\nnamed in Lawdragon's inaugural list of 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy &\nRestructuring Lawyers. Ellen was voted Best Lawyer's 2021 “Lawyer of the Year”\nfor Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law –\nSan Francisco. \n\n \n
Ellen has served as Vice Chair (Legislation) of the\nExecutive Committee for the California Lawyer's Association's Business Law\nSection. She was a Co-Chair of the California Lawyer's Association Insolvency\nCommittee. She has served on the California Lawyer's Association Commercial\nTransactions Committee (formerly UCC Committee). Ellen has served on the Board and\nExecutive Committee of Legal Aid at Work (LAAW) for many years and recently\ncompleted her term as Chair of the LAAW Board. \n\n \n
Ellen's legal career began as an associate in the New York\nand San Francisco offices of Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ellen was\na partner at Murphy Weir & Butler and Murphy, Sheneman, Julian & Rogers\nin San Francisco. She is a member of the State Bar of California and the State\nBar of New York.