General Information
Year founded:
1990
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Overview
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The law firm of Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko, & Pocrass, P.C. was formed on May 1, 1990 when several of the named partners transferred their existing practices from a national law firm to form a new professional corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since its inception, the firm has established a reputation for results and a talent for innovation built on years of service to its clients and community. The firm excels in the areas of Family Law, Media Law, Business Law, Non-Profit Law, Estates and Trusts, Appellate Practice, Government Relations, and Federal and State Campaign Finance Law. The firm is composed of six shareholder attorneys, four associate attorneys, five of-counsel attorneys and a dedicated support staff. Our client base is richly varied, including individuals; major corporations and public institutions; governmental units; and small entrepreneurs.
Rankings
Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. is metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Pittsburgh
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Media Law
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Pittsburgh
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Media Law
Practice Areas
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- Appellate Practice
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Government Relations Practice
- Media Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
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Client Comments
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Awards
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- Martindale-Hubble Bar Register Preeminent Lawyers
Main Location
Pittsburgh,
PA
The Frick Building, Suite 1601
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
412-471-3000
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Management and Personnel
Shareholder
John Harshman
Shareholder
John C. Scialabba
Associate
Mary McKinney Flaherty
Shareholder
Gregory M. Pocrass
Shareholder
Christine Gale
Founding Partner & Shareholder
Frederick N. Frank