(Main Office)

Caroselli, Beachler, McTiernan & Conboy is a Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firm. Caroselli, Beachler, McTiernan & Conboy was established in 1972 as McArdle, Caroselli, Laffey & Beachler to represent injured individuals and their families throughout the Western Pennsylvania area. While initially known for its expertise in the then developing field of workers' compensation in Pennsylvania, the firm branched into complex third party occupational disease claims, filing some of the first third party claims for asbestos and silicosis lung disease claims in the country. The firm has developed to become a full service plaintiff personal injury litigation and appellate practice firm. The firm has an established reputation as one of the premiere plaintiff personal injury firms in Western Pennsylvania and is the only Western Pennsylvania based law firm to have eight attorneys named in "The Best Lawyers in America" publication. Major complex personal injury claims are frequently referred to the firm by other members of the Bar, both locally and nationally. The firm has frequently served as local counsel or co-counsel in joint ventures with other firms in Pittsburgh-based litigation in both state and federal courts. The founding partner, William Caroselli, is a past president of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. The founding partner, Ed Beachler, is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Other members of the firm had held leadership positions in the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (formerly Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association). Further information regarding the firm can be found at www.cbmclaw.com. Timothy Conboy serves as the administrative partner and referral counsel liaison to discuss referral matters with other attorneys.

Statement of Practice

Plaintiff Personal Injury, Civil Trial Practice. Negligence, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation Law, Toxic Torts including Mesothelioma, Asbestos and Benzene, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Appellate Practice, Casinos and Gambling, Commercial Law, Construction Litigation, Consumer Law, Insurance, Litigation, Professional Liability, Railroad Law, Torts and Transportation.

Address

20 Stanwix Street, 7th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4802, (Allegheny Co.)

Phone

Phone: 412-391-9860; 1-800-222-8816
Fax: 412-391-7453

Website

http://www.cbmclaw.com

Firm/Affiliate Offices

MEMBERS OF FIRM

William R. Caroselli (Partner) born Braddock, Pennsylvania, 1941; admitted to bar, 1966, Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, District of Columbia Circuit. Education: Brown University (A.B., 1963); Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1966). Member, Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1996-2002 (Chair, 1999-2000); Pennsylvania Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 1988-1994. Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, Board of Counselors. Finalist, Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Lawyers for Public Justice, 1999. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1987-2009; Pennsylvania Top 100 Super Lawyer, 2004-2006. Member: Allegheny County (Member, Ethics Committee, 1983; Chairperson, 1988 and Member, 1981-1988, Judiciary Committee; Chairperson, Bench Bar Conference, 1980), Pennsylvania (Chairperson, Workmen's Compensation Section, 1986; Member, Special Tort Reform Committee) and American Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (State Committeeman, 1978-1980; Member, Board of Governors, 1986-1988; Executive Board, 2000-2001); Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1985-1986; Trustee LAWPAC, 1980—); West Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1983); Lawyers for Consumer Rights (President, 1986-1988); Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (President, 2007-2008); American Bar Foundation. Fellow: International Academy of Trial Lawyers (Board of Directors, 1998-2003); American College of Trial Lawyers; American Board of Trial Advocates (Board of Directors, 1999). Practice Areas: Complex Civil Litigation; Personal Injury Law; Appellate Practice; Toxic Torts; Medical Negligence; Gaming Law; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Torts; Trial Practice; Aquatic Injuries; Catastrophic Injury.Email: William R. Caroselli

Edwin H. Beachler (Member) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1940; admitted to bar, 1965, Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and Superior Court of Pennsylvania. Education: Georgetown University (A.B., 1962); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1965). Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1998. Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh Law School, 1997—. Member: Allegheny County (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1972; Secretary, 1976; Treasurer, 1975; Member: Judiciary Committee, 1974, 1976, 1996-1999; Board of Governors, NLSA, 1973-1980), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations; American Association for Justice; Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Member, Board of Governors, 1982, 1990-1992; 1994-1996); Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Governor, 1991-1992, 1996-1999). Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; American Board of Trial Advocates; ACLU of Western Pennsylvania (Board of Directors). Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law; Toxic Torts; Workers Compensation Law; Medical Malpractice; Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Birth Trauma; Gynecology Malpractice; Obstetric Malpractice; Pediatric Malpractice; Brain Injury; Unintended Acceleration; Automotive Crashworthiness; Automotive Design Liability; Automotive Products Liability; Automotive Restraints; Welding Products Liability; Mass Torts; Tort Liability; Asbestos Litigation; Chemical Exposure; Hard Mental Diseases; Bangave Litigation; Toxic Exposure; Toxic Tort Class Actions; Wrongful Death.Email: Edwin H. Beachler

John W. McTiernan (Member) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1951; admitted to bar, 1978, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: St. Vincent College (B.A., 1973); Duquesne University (J.D., 1978). Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, 2004— Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 1997. Member: Allegheny County Bar Association (Member and Past Chairperson, Workers' Compensation Section, 1990—), Pennsylvania Bar Association (Council Member, Workers' Compensation Law Section, 1990—; Chair, 2005-2006) and American Bar Association; Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Board of Governors, 1995-1998); American Association for Justice (Member, Compensation Law Section); Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (1997—); American Board of Trial Advocates (1999—); Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation Law; Personal Injury Law; Admiralty and Maritime Law; Maritime Negligence; Maritime Personal Injury; Construction Litigation; Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists; Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Arbitration; Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Civil Liability; Lead Poisoning; Radiation Injury; Accidents; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Automobile Negligence; Boating Accidents; Bodily Injury; Truck Accidents; Trucking Liability; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Cumulative Trauma; Electrical Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Pedestrian Injuries; Personal Injury Arbitration; Personal Injury Mediation; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Power Line Contact Injury; Severe Burns; Spinal Injury; Vehicular Homicide; Wrongful Death; Chemical Products Liability; Elevator Liability; Gas Explosions; Manufacturers Liability; Tire/Rim Mismatch; Professional Negligence; FELA Occupational Hearing Loss; Railroad Accidents and Injuries; Railroad Liability; Railroad Litigation.Email: John W. McTiernan

G. Timothy Conboy (Partner) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1956; admitted to bar, 1982, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: Allegheny College (B.S., 1979); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1982). Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County, 1982-1985. Named to "Best Lawyers in America," 1999-2000; 2001-2002; 2003-2004; 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 in Workers' Compensation. Named a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer," 2004 to 2009 and top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, 2004-2006; Pittsburgh Downtown YMCA Board Member, 2001-2007. Member: Allegheny County (Member, Workers' Compensation Section: Council Member, 1990-1995, Treasurer, 1996, Secretary, 1997, Vice Chair, 1998, Chairperson, 1999; Judicial Committee, 2003-2005), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Vice Chair, 1998-1999 and Chairperson, 2000-2001, Workers Compensation Section; Member, Board of Governors, 1999—, Executive Board, 2001—; Treasurer, 2006; Secretary, 2007; Vice President, 2008; President Elect 2009; President 2010); American Association for Justice; Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. Practice Areas: Workers' Compensation Law; Personal Injury Law; Breach of Contract; Insurance Bad Faith; Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists; Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Arbitration; Disability Insurance; Civil Litigation; Trial Practice; Accidents; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Automobile Negligence; Bodily Injury; Commercial Vehicle Liability; Cumulative Trauma; Head Injury; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Pedestrian Injuries; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Psychological Injury; School Bus Accidents; Third Party Wrongful Death; All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability; Escalator Liability; Food Borne Disease; Food Products Liability; Heavy Equipment Products Liability; Industrial Products Liability; Propane Products Liability; Recreational Products Liability; Recreational Vehicle Products Liability; Professional Malpractice; Railroad Crossing Accidents; Amusement Park Liability; Civil Liability; Latex Allergy Litigation; Truck Accidents; Trucking Liability.Email: G. Timothy Conboy

Thomas G. Smith (Partner) born Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, 1958; admitted to bar, 1982, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. Education: Dickinson College (B.A., 1979); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1982). Listed in: Best Lawyers in America, Workers' Compensation, 2005-2006, 2007-2009; Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009. Member: Allegheny County (Member, Social Security Practitioner's Committee, 1988—; Council Member, Workers Compensation Section, 1993-2000) Pennsylvania (Judicial Evaluation Commission, Investigative Division, 2001—) and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice; Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Associations; American Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation Law; Social Security Disability Law; Personal Injury Law.Email: Thomas G. Smith

Craig E. Coleman (Member) born Havre de Grace, Maryland, 1958; admitted to bar, 1983, New Jersey and Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2001, West Virginia. Education: King's College (B.S., 1980); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1983). Assistant District Attorney, Allegheny County, 1984-1988. Member: Allegheny County (Member, Academy of Trial Lawyers), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations; Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Former Board Member); American Association for Justice; Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (Hearing Committee Member, 2000-2005; Committee Chair, 2005—). Practice Areas: Toxic Torts; Personal Injury Law; Welding Products Liability; Mass Torts; Asbestos Litigation; Chemical Exposure; Silicosis Litigation; Toxic Exposure; Toxic Tort Class Actions.Email: Craig E. Coleman

David A. McGowan (Member) born McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1961; admitted to bar, 1987, Ohio; 1988, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio and Western District of Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: Slippery Rock University (B.A., 1984); Capital University (J.D., 1987). Member: Allegheny County and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice; American Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Personal Injury; Toxic Torts; Workers Compensation Law; Social Security Disability Law; Pharmacists Liability; Accidents; Automobile Negligence; Bodily Injury; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; School Bus Accidents; Slip and Fall; Explosions; Firearms Litigation; Product Defects; Repetitive Stress Injury.Email: David A. McGowan

OF COUNSEL

Catherine A. Baxter (Of Counsel) born McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1961; admitted to bar, 1990, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. Education: California University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1983); Duquesne University (J.D., 1990). Practice Areas: Social Security Disability Law; Workers Compensation Law; Personal Injury.Email: Catherine A. Baxter

ASSOCIATES

Daniel Bricmont (Associate) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1964; admitted to bar, 1990, Pennsylvania; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1998, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1987; J.D., cum laude, 1990). Mayor of Avalon, 1994-2005. Member, Allegheny County Air Pollution Control Advisory Committee, 1995— (Chairman, 1998—). Member: Allegheny County and Pennsylvania (Faculty Member and Course Planner, Workers Compensation Section, 2003—) Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Board of Governors, 1998—). Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2009. Reported Cases: Sporio v. WCAB (Songer Construction), _Pa _717 A2d 525 (1998); Corning Inc. v. WCAB (Bryner), 684 A2d Z44 (Pa Comwlth. 1996); Ltv Steel Co. v. WCAB (mozena), 754 A2d 666 (2000); King v. WCAB (k-Mart Corp.), 700 A2d 431 (1997); Wood v. WCAB (Country Care Private Nursing), 915 A2d 181(January 10, 2007, Filed); Colpetzer v. WCAB (Standard Steel), 573 Pa. 660, 820 A2d 163 (2003 Pa.). Practice Areas: Social Security Disability Law; Workers Compensation Law; Civil Litigation; Civil Appeals; Casino Law; Gaming Law; Gaming Licensing; Personal Injury Appeals; Workers Compensation Appeals.Email: Daniel Bricmont

Kevin W. Lee (Associate) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1958; admitted to bar, 1987, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania. Education: University of Pittsburgh College of Arts and Sciences (B.A., cum laude, 1983); Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1987). Member, Board of Directors, Three Rivers Adaptive Sports, P.S.I.A. Adaptive Ski Instructor. Member: Allegheny County (Council Member, Workers' Compensation Section, 2006-2007), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Social Security Practitioners Committee, Workers' Compensation Section); Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Worker's Compensation; Social Security; Civil Litigation; Personal Injury; Toxic Torts.Email: Kevin W. Lee

Susan A. Meredith (Associate) born Edinburgh, Scotland, 1970; admitted to bar, 1995, Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: Dickinson College (B.A., 1992); Duquesne School of Law (J.D., 1995). Member, Duquesne Law Review, 1993-1995 and Associate Recent Decision Editor, 1994-1995. Member: Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Allegheny County Women's Bar Association. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation Law; Social Security; Personal Injury; Appellate Practice.Email: Susan A. Meredith

Joanna P. Papazekos (Associate) born Erie, Pennsylvania, 1970; admitted to bar, 1995, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. Education: Chatham College (B.A., 1992); The Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1995). Phi Beta Kappa. Elementary Education - Commonwealth of PA. Pennsylvania Rising Star, 2006 - 2009. Member: Allegheny County (Social Security Practitioners Committee, 1995—); Pennsylvania and Federal Bar Associations; Allegheny County Woman's Bar Association; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. Languages: Greek. Practice Areas: Social Security Disability; Social Security Appeals; Social Security Disability Insurance; Supplemental Security Income Disability.Email: Joanna P. Papazekos

Kelly L. Enders (Associate) born Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1966; admitted to bar, 1998, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. Education: University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1988); Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1998). Named Pennsylvania Rising Star Super Lawyer, 2006-2007. Member: Allegheny County (Judiciary Committee, 2007-2010) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Board of Governors, 2007—); American Association for Justice; The Junior League of Pittsburgh (Board of Directors, 2004-2006; Executive Board, 2007-2008). Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law; Toxic Tort; Insurance Bad Faith; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Automobile Negligence; Bicycle Accidents; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Pedestrian Injuries; Plaintiffs Personal Injury; Rental Vehicle Litigation; Sexual Abuse; Slip and Fall; TMJ Dysfunction; Tourist Injuries; Vaccine Injury; Bicycle Products Liability; Mold Litigation; Pesticide Litigation; Auto Collisions; Premise Liability; Tractor-trailer collisions; Product Liability; Bad faith insurance claims against homeowners, health and auto insurance companies; Construction site accidents; Civil rights violations; Mental health malpractice; Negligent entrustment of a firearm; Medical malpractice; Negligent Security; Assault; Battery; Intentional Infliction of emotional distress; Negligent entrustment; False Imprisonment; Negligent Hiring; Motorcycle Accidents; Pedestrian accidents; Slip and falls; Defective production litigation; Asbestos Litigation; Federal Torts Claim Act; Actions involving Commonwealth and local agencies.Email: Kelly L. Enders

Fred C. Soilis (Associate) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1966; admitted to bar, 1991, Pennsylvania. Education: Washington & Jefferson College (B.A., 1988); Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1991). Member, Thomas M. Cooley Law School Law Review, 1989-1991. Member: Allegheny County (Past Chair, Workers Compensation Section, 2002-2003) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice; American Association for Justice. Listed: Pennsylvania Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2005; Best Lawyers in America, 2008, 2009. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation; Personal Injury.Email: Fred C. Soilis

Rhett Paris Cherkin (Associate) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1971; admitted to bar, 1997, Pennsylvania. Education: Denison University (B.A., 1993); Duquesne University (J.D., 1997). Contributing Writer, Juris Volume 30 (1997). Member: Allegheny County (Chair, Workers' Compensation Section, 2005-2006) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation; Civil Litigation.Email: Rhett Paris Cherkin

Melissa Ruefle Spencer (Associate) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1976; admitted to bar, 2003, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. Education: Westminster College (B.A., 1998); Duquesne University (J.D., 2003). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: Allegheny County (YLD Council Member), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Association for Justice; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Asbestos Litigation.Email: Melissa Ruefle Spencer