Washington, 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.

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.

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.

Paul A Tershel

Paul A. Tershel is a highly experienced personal injury attorney, in practice since 1979. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. He holds an 'AV' Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, various U.S. federal courts, and has appeared pro hac vice in California and West Virginia.

Laura D. Phillips

Laura D. Phillips is a co-founder of Phillips Froetschel, LLC, with nearly two decades of experience representing seriously injured individuals in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. She is an accomplished trial attorney, a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, and holds an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers as a Top 50 Pittsburgh, Top 50 Women in Pennsylvania, and Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Laura earned her J.D. and B.S. from Georgetown University.

Eugene J. Julian

Eugene J. Julian is the founder of Julian Law Firm, established in 1971. He earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1967 and his B.S. from Wheeling College in 1964. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, including the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and various federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He has extensive experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, social security disability, family law, wills and estates, contract law, and general practice. He is actively involved in numerous professional and community organizations.