Phil understands that his clients want three things: to be heard, to be treated fairly, and to get justice. And he works tirelessly to make sure this happens. Phil’s pursuit of justice has made him to be selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers , and selected as a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He is also listed as one of Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers. Phil is not afraid to go to trial. He has represented clients in trials for everything from DUIs to first-degree murder. He also has extensive experience representing people charged with white collar crimes.
He has handled criminal cases in both State Court and Federal Court.
Phil has a long history of advocating for his clients against government and law enforcement agencies.
He was voted Pittsburgh’s Best Attorney in 2019 by the Pittsburgh city paper. He is also WPXI’s and PCNC’s Legal Analyst and has had many cases with national attention.
Associations & Memberships
Voted Pittsburgh’s City Paper Award Best Attorney in 2019
Super Lawyers 2013-2025
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2008, 2010Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Assoc.
National Italian Sports Hall of Fame “Man of the Year” 2024-2025
Voted Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year Award Pittsburgh, PA 2026