float:right; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } I am licensed in three states and have practiced civil litigation in over 10 different jurisdictions at both the state and federal levels. Equality, fairness and the thoughtful administration of justice are my core values and when elected, the citizens of Allegheny County can be certain that those values will not diminish., Current practice area: Consumer protection, real estate, and employment litigation. .votebox_bp_logo { } Ballot measures, Who represents me? .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} In 1998, I was honored to receive the US Attorneys Directors Award for superior performance. I have been counsel on hundreds of cases over the years, including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, business disputes, and landlord tenant and discrimination claims. Hopefully this makes things easier for everyone. .widget-row.value-only { Mark F. Flaherty Over the past 31 years Mark's practice has encompassed all phases of beverage alcohol licensing, enforcement, and promotion evaluation. I represented thousands of children and families. Ive also represented the DAs office in civil matters. I have learned to always keep an open mind and to consider all the facts before making a decision that could affect someones life. .results_text { I have also served in the past as a judicial law clerk for three different common pleas court judges in both the criminal and civil divisions for approximately 30 years while maintaining a private practice. In 2019, I was elected to the Franklin Park Borough Council. Current position: Associate, Behrend & Ernsberger, P.C. Having represented all three of these groups at various points in my career, I have a uniquely balanced perspective on the people drawn into the court system. } Lebanon and earned 13 varsity letters in three high school sports, attended Duke University in North Carolina, earning a degree in economics in 1984, said. font-weight: bold; I am committed to the law, and if elected I will humbly serve from the bench as the type of judge litigants deserve and that I would want to be in front of as an advocate., Current position: Criminal Defense, adult and juvenile, Family: father, James Sheets; daughter, Tommie Caslin Sheets; sister Erin Sheets-Geary; sister-in-law Diana Sheets-Geary, niece, Izzy Alice Sheets-Geary, I am the best candidate because of my 20 plus years of experience in the courtroom. | My 34 years of experience in successfully preparing and trying the most complex and life-altering cases, and in directing the teams involved in that endeavor, have provided me with the opportunity to research and present arguments regarding the effects that violence, mental health problems, poverty, trauma and addiction can have, not only on individuals, but on families, victims, and the neighborhoods in which they live. .votebox-results-metadata-p { .courts-header { font-size:150%;background-color:#334aab;color:white;} display: inline; I have the experience and ability to immediately take on a trial schedule. } Shawn Flaherty was disappointed that his cousin, Mark Patrick Flaherty, lost to Rich Fitzgerald in the Democratic Primary for County Executive. Mark Patrick Flaherty, former Allegheny County controller, dies from covid complications By Paula Reed Ward PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW 2022-01-05 Read full article on original website Comments / 0 See all What are your thoughts? } In the civil division, I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in cases concerned with consumer protection, real estate disputes, employment discrimination, and personal injury. Current position: founding & managing member William F. Caye II, LLC - Professional, Legal & Consulting Services. I believe my background, including growing up in a low-income community and working in the social service field, has given me a perspective and an understanding of the issues that typically result in members of our communities becoming involved in the court system. float: left; font-size: .9em; Meredith Dolan (R) * Patrick J. Catena (D) Jennie Brown (R) ( write in ) District 8 District 9 Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from. background-color: #6db24f; } Working on both sides of a trialas a public defender and a prosecutor - hes managed every aspect of a case from the investigatory stage through a jury verdict. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } I went to college at Thiel College. Accordingly, I believe that I am very well positioned to serve as a judge, bringing my unique experiences with me to do what every judge is charged with doing at the proverbial end of the day being a true servant of the public., Pauline Calabrese, Penn Hills (Crescent Hills), Past Practice Area: Civil, Criminal and Estate Law, Current Position: Partner at the law firm of Notaro Calabrese & Epstein, Candidate website: calabrese4commonpleas.com. padding-bottom: 0px; Public asset : 348,531 USD. As a judge, I will continue to prioritize these efforts and will work as a public servant always treating people with dignity and respect, striving to recognize the uniqueness of each litigants individual needs, authentic story and life circumstances while making compassionate and fair decisions under the law. color:white; } As a. } } max-width: 75px; display: inline-block; Cities | .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} This also means that deep-rooted problems in the division, such as systemic racism and bias against those without the means to secure representation, are often overlooked. I have presided over cases from traffic violations to criminal homicide. I am running to continue to provide the fairness we need on the bench. , Current practice area: Mental Health Hearing Officer and Attorney and Counselor at Law, General Practice of Law, Past practice area: Judge of the Minor Judiciary and Attorney and Counselor at Law, General Practice of Law with a focus representing children in delinquency and dependency hearings and school matters; Judge of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court; PA Liquor Control Board Hearing Officer for W. PA and Erie; simultaneous Chair of City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustments (8 years); 26 years as Mental Health Hearing Officer for Orphans Court Division Court of Common Pleas; Solicitor to the Office of the Allegheny County Controller (8 years); Legislative Director Pittsburgh City Council; Assistant General Counsel and Section 8 Hearing Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh; Law Clerk Court of Common Pleas, Family: Daughter, Michelle Watson; Father, the Honorable Judge J. Warren Watson, 98; Mother, Roberta N. Watson (deceased) and Carole A. } Protecting families and reform of the criminal justice system is a lifelong mission., Current practice area: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Business Litigation, General Practice, Past practice area: General Practice, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Insurance Defense, Current position: Principal Attorney for Ference & Associates LLC and Franklin Park Borough Councilman, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1993. hikisevn edullisesti 9 (+alv) Tarjous on voimassa 31.3.2023 saakka. } padding-bottom: 3px; I will not leave it as soon as I can, and intend to become a stable presence for Allegheny County families as they navigate the court system. This can destroy the fundamental principles of due process that litigants are entitled to and tarnish public faith in our legal system. During that time, I have built relationships relationships with my clients and their families, law enforcement, district attorneys, victims advocates, diversionary programs and even in some cases victims. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty has died of complications from COVID-19. Current position: Shareholder, Dickie, McCamey and Chilcote P.C. .votebox-scroll-container { I am one of only two candidates in this race that was appointed to serve as judge in the Court of Common Pleas because of the work that Ive done. Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from complications related to COVID-19. My decades of family court experience will equip me to hit the ground running from day one. } I am only one of two candidates in the race who has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America. color: white; For over a decade, I have been a Magisterial District Judge, deciding thousands of cases that touch on every area of the law that a Common Pleas Court judge deals with. padding-left: 0; I believe that my work ethic, my temperament, my perspective, my life experience, as well as my work experience have prepared me to continue to serve as a member of the judiciary., Current practice: civil trial lawyer, solo practitioner, Past practice: 1980-2019 at K&L Gates LLP, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1980, Family: three daughters, ages 37, 34 and 29; two granddaughters, ages 3 and 2 months, I am the best candidate based on my: 1) 40+ years of complex civil trial experience in more than 75 state and federal courts; 2) service as a certified mediator, arbitrator and trial advocacy teacher; 3) national and local recognition for excellence in the legal profession; 4) commitment and service to help create and maintain diversity in the legal profession in my capacities as hiring partner at a very large law firm, and as a member of the bar associations Committee for Opportunities for Minorities in the Legal Profession; 5) significant service in pro bono cases for numerous classes of persons; 6) lifelong commitment to, and leadership roles in, community and charitable causes and organizations relating to Juvenile Diabetes, United Way, Persons with Disabilities, Boy Scouts, Pitt Law and Dartmouth College; 7) continual commitment to promote equality, diversity, fairness and integrity in the judicial system for all citizens of Allegheny County., Current and past practice area: Criminal law, Current position: deputy district attorney, supervisor of the violent crimes, firearms, and narcotics division, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1998, Family: Wife, Lisa Guizzetti Zur, children: Ellie, 8, Benjamin, 6 and Josephine, 3. 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