Walsh Barnes Collis & Zumpella PC

Walsh Barnes, P.C. is a full-service civil litigation defense firm located in Pittsburgh, PA. Our practice extends throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as West Virginia and Eastern Ohio. We take pride in representing major commercial insurance carriers, their insureds, and a number of private corporations. Our areas of practice encompass the full spectrum of commercial litigation, employment practices litigation, and workers' compensation claims.

Practice Areas

*Civil Litigation*: Our firm provides defense for a wide range of civil litigation cases. We specialize in wrongful death, bodily injury, and property damage cases that arise from major industrial and construction accidents, catastrophic fire losses, tractor-trailer/automobile accidents, premises, and products liability. Our experienced team is also knowledgeable in employment liability, Directors & Officers liability, and all insurance coverage matters.

*Commercial Litigation*: We represent clients in various commercial litigation cases. Our team is experienced in handling complex business disputes, including contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and business torts. We work closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions that meet their unique needs.

*Employment Practices Litigation*: Our firm represents employers in claims filed in state and federal administrative agencies and in state and federal courts alleging violations of employment laws. We have extensive experience in handling claims related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related issues.

*Workers' Compensation*: We represent employers, carriers, and third-party administrators in workers' compensation cases and appeals. Our team is knowledgeable in handling all types of petitions, exploring and managing settlement options, and consulting with clients regarding strategy and planning on cases not in litigation.

*Insurance Coverage*: Our firm provides coverage opinions for first-party and third-party claims. We analyze various insurance policies, including homeowner, personal and commercial auto, commercial property, commercial general liability, and Directors & Officers liability policies. We routinely litigate declaratory judgment actions involving insurance coverage matters in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.

Our Attorneys

Our team of attorneys is dedicated to providing excellent legal representation and exceptional service. We have a diverse group of attorneys with extensive experience in various areas of law. Our attorneys are committed to early assessment of liability and damages exposure, which is essential to successful and economically prudent file handling. We work collaboratively with our clients to determine the proper resolution strategy, be it dispositive motion, settlement, or trial.

At Walsh Barnes, P.C., our attorneys are licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of legal services and ensuring their needs and interests are our top priority. Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, communication, and exceptional results.