Butler, PA

Benjamin L. Costello

Benjamin L. Costello is a 1974 graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. He joined the firm upon graduation and became a partner, practicing primarily in workers' compensation and estates until his retirement at the end of 2020. He served as managing partner for many years and was a frequent guest speaker on workers' compensation, delivering over 120 presentations. He is recognized as a Workers Compensation litigator by Best Lawyers in America and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review.

J. Scott Leckie

J. Scott Leckie is a 1976 graduate of Dickinson School of Law, focusing primarily on Workers' Compensation with an emphasis on occupational lung diseases. He is a nationally recognized authority on Federal Black Lung law and regulations, having lectured to bar associations in several states. He served as Chairman of the Workers Compensation Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association from 1993-1994. He is listed as a recognized Workers Compensation litigator by Best Lawyers in America and holds an AV Preeminent rating of 4.8 out of 5.0 from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review.

Lawrence M. Kelly

Lawrence M. Kelly is a Partner at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George. He has been a practicing attorney for more than 40 years, dedicated to upholding positive values and serving his community. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Kelly has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer from 2006 to 2024, and has been named to the Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers list for six consecutive years (2019-2024). He also holds an AV Rated and AV preeminent rating for 2024, and was recognized as one of the Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel in 2024, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association in 2024, and Top 10 Personal Injury attorney in Pennsylvania by the Attorney and Practice Magazine in 2024. His practice areas include Personal Injury and Workers Compensation.

Charles W. Garbett

Charles W. Garbett is 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C. He is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in various areas of personal injury law, including Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accidents, Slip and Fall, Road Defects, Nursing Home Neglect, Dog Bites, Motorcycle Accidents, Aviation Accidents, and Probate & Estate Admin. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1975 and is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court since 1991. Mr. Garbett is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer from 2006 to 2020, including being named to the Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers in 2020. He holds an AV preeminent rating.

Raymond J. Conlon

Ray Conlon was born and raised in Butler. After graduating from Butler High School, Ray attended Duquesne University where he graduated with honors with a major in Journalism and minors in History and Business. His education then took him to the Dickinson School of Law where he was member of the Board of Editors of the Dickinson Law Review and was also selected to represent the school in the National Appellate Moot Court competition. Since graduation, he has devoted 100% of his time to litigation. Ray has been a member of the American, Pennsylvania, Allegheny and Butler County Bar Associations. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and has lectured on personal injury and wrongful death matters. Ray is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania state courts as well as before the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Since 2007, Ray has been listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top five percent of attorneys in Pennsylvania. Since 2011, Ray was chosen as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh. Ray and his wife Nance, are involved in multiple community and charitable endeavors and reside in Renfrew with their four daughters, Katie, Abby, Molly and Libby.

Dallas W. Hartman

Dallas W. Hartman, founder of the firm, believes that 'Not all attorneys are equal. Therefore, the attorney you chose does make a difference.' He is an honors graduate of Youngstown State University and the Dickinson School of Law, and began practicing law in Pennsylvania in 1984. He has been listed as one of the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers Magazine and has been selected as one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Pittsburgh since 2012. He was included as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania in 2013 and 2016. He was also recognized by Newsweek magazine as a Leader in Product Liability Litigation. He is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates and is listed as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He emphasizes that the legal system works best when clients are represented by attorneys with the knowledge, ability, and resources to take a case to trial and through the appellate process.

Joseph A. George

Joseph A. George is a Partner at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George. He is known for his thorough preparation and dedication to success in the courtroom. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1996 and also practices in Ohio and the U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania. Mr. George has been named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers from 2018 through 2025 and holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating. He is recognized as The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 2024, and named as Nation’s Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel. His practice areas include Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Claims, and Workers’ Compensation Matters.