A seasoned litigator and trial lawyer, Brad focuses his practice on complex and commercial litigation surrounding misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of restrictive covenants, other business competition matters, licensing and infringement litigation, shareholder disputes, and business and contract litigation. Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Commercial Litigation, Brad has litigated before many federal and state courts across the country and has handled several jury trials, bench trials, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings through verdict. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Injunctions, Temporary Relief & Equivalents Team, he has obtained and defeated requests for expedited injunctive relief, and is regularly retained to lead the litigation and strategy for such matters. Brad additionally has handled appellate matters before the Pennsylvania and West Virginia appellate courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Obtained a complete dismissal of all claims on behalf of a broker of logistics services, brought by competing provider of logistics services in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in a case involving allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, unfair competition and tortious interference with contract.
Defended C-Suite level executives in two-week defamation trial that resulted in directed verdict for our clients.
Defended an oilfield service company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, breach of contract, and expedited injunctive relief, resulting in full dismissal of case and recovery of attorneys’ fees for our client.
Obtained a complete dismissal of all claims on behalf of a broker of logistics services, brought by competing provider of logistics services in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in a case involving allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, unfair competition and tortious interference with contract.
Defended C-Suite level executives in two-week defamation trial that resulted in directed verdict for our clients.
Defended an oilfield service company against claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, breach of contract, and expedited injunctive relief, resulting in full dismissal of case and recovery of attorneys’ fees for our client.
Defending tax consulting firm and its principals against ongoing claims for breach of contract, fraud, business torts, and misappropriation of trade secrets brought by their former business associates.
Successfully enforced restrictive covenants against former employee and competitor in state court action on behalf of insurance brokerage firm.
Represented an exploration and production company in federal and state trial courts in a successful prosecution of claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and conversion relating to mission-critical information.
Successfully represented client in a declaratory judgment action seeking to invalidate an unenforceable restrictive covenant due to an ineffective assignment to acquiring company.
Defend a tax consulting firm and its principals in federal trial court against claims of breach of contract, fraud, business torts, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Represented international franchisor in a class action lawsuit by certain franchisees alleging unfair competition, obtaining summary judgment
Obtained a directed verdict in jury trial for retail client and senior executives in wrongful termination and defamation action brought by former executive that resulted in direct verdict and affirmed on appeal
Defeated a motion for class certification in an action brought against international retailer alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act (prohibiting retailers from asking for customers’ ZIP codes in conjunction with credit card purchases)
Represented railroad in claims involving private crossings, trespass and easement rights
Represented a nutritional supplement retailer in several franchise disputes
Provided representation as lead trial counsel to national retail chain in age and gender discrimination cases, tried to verdict
Represented national retail client in FLSA and wage and hour collective and class actions in federal and state courts in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California
Provided representation as lead trial counsel for energy company in race discrimination litigation
Represented glass manufacturer in securing dismissal of wrongful discharge case brought by former employee subject to collective bargaining agreement
Enforced condemnation rights of natural gas distribution company following expedited injunction hearing.
Successfully defended oil field services company in injunction proceeding involving claims of breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Obtained summary judgment, which was affirmed on appeal, for coal company in litigation over rights to coal bed methane gas in the Appalachian Basin
Obtained expedited injunctive relief in the form of immediate access to property on behalf of midstream pipeline companies
Argued and briefed appellate challenge to summary judgment in favor of electricity supplier in breach of contract class action over the price of electricity charged pursuant to commercial and industrial service agreements
Defeated request for injunctive relief by landowner involving trespass claims against operator of natural gas gathering system
Represented coal company in AAA arbitration involving claims of breach of long-term coal supply agreement and tortious interference
Represented oil and gas company in $60 million dispute over a joint operating agreement, tried to verdict
Counsel in multiple mineral rights litigation associated with natural gas in the Appalachian Basin
Recognitions
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Commercial Litigation (2020-2025)
- Recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times in its Who’s Who in Energy list (2015, 2016, and 2017)
- Named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star (2010-2012)
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2002, J.D., University of Pittsburgh Law Review – Managing Editor (2002)
- University of Pittsburgh, 2002, M.P.A.
- Hampden-Sydney College, 1998, B.A., with honors
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Allegheny County Bar Association – Council Member, Civil Litigation Section (2013-2019); Member (2002-present)
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Allegheny County – Volunteer Advocate (2000-2010)
- Energy & Mineral Law Foundation – Member
- Marcellus Shale Coalition – Former Member, Legal Committee
- University of Pittsburgh – GSPIA Dean’s Council (2009-2012); Chairman, G.O.L.D. Circle (2003-2006)
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law – Board of Visitors (2014-present)
- West Virginia Bar Association – Member (2003-present)
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Civic and Charitable Affiliations
- Murrysville Area Soccer Association – President (2021-present)
- Pressley Ridge – Board Chairman (2015-2017); Vice Chairman (2013-2015); Director (2007-present); Event Board Member, Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Sunday (2005-2007)