When you’re separating or divorcing from your spouse, it’s hard to grasp you are still a family and custody has to work for the entire, new version of that family unit. I can speak to this struggle both professionally — and personally. My name is Elisabeth Valarik, but you may also know me by my professional name, Elisabeth Molnar. I have been a family law attorney for over 20 years and am currently a partner at Pollock Begg, western Pennsylvania’s largest family law firm. Before and after my own divorce, and after my beloved new husband took on me and my kiddos, I tackled very complex custody ..read more

PITTSBURGH — From first-time Rising Stars honorees to 20-year Super Lawyers distinctions, Pollock Begg achieved Pennsylvania Super Lawyers recognitions this year at every level. The family law attorneys of Pollock Begg earned an incredible 17 recognitions on the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Rising Stars and Super Lawyers’ “Top” lists. Each year, no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are chosen by their peers for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list, and no more than 2.5% of lawyers are designated among the Rising Stars rankings. Partners Todd M. Begg, Daniel H. Glasser, Candi ..read more

Navigating post-divorce co-parenting is never an easy or straightforward journey, but effective communication – including active listening and delayed reactions – can help smooth the path. Using both her perspective as a family law attorney and her own experience as a parent navigating divorce and co-parenting, Pollock Begg Partner Elisabeth W. Molnar offers insight, practical advice and strategies on effective co-parenting in her recent commentary in The Legal Intelligencer. Molnar discovered her passion for family law, particularly cases involving complex custody issues, after working in civ ..read more

PITTSBURGH — Pollock Begg Associate Anastasia Brophy Snyder will serve as a panelist for an upcoming Continuing Legal Education seminar presented by the Butler County Bar Association January 23. During the program, “Case Laws, Rules and Legislative Updates,” panelists will discuss latest law trends, along with the newest case law, legislation and procedural rules. Attendees will receive CLE credit, which is required for all Pennsylvania attorneys to maintain their licensure. Snyder joined Pollock Begg in June 2023 with a focus on a variety of divorce and custody cases. Prior to joining the fir ..read more

PITTSBURGH – Experienced custody and divorce litigator and certified collaborative law attorney Elisabeth W. Molnar joined Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg as a partner effective January 1, 2024. Molnar brings 20 years of dedicated family law experience and an enthusiasm for helping families through difficult transitions to Pollock Begg. Her practice focuses on complex divorce, support and custody cases. Recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers honoree every year since 2019, Molnar complements her background and skill in civil litigation with certification in collaborative law, provid ..read more

From record-breaking Best Lawyers in America honors to professional accolades and leadership appointments for partners and associates across the firm, we are celebrating our team’s incredible accomplishments in 2023. Catch up on all of Pollock Begg’s highlights and milestones here, and get ready for more exciting news in 2024. Read more about Pollock Begg.  To receive notifications when we post new videos, subscribe to our YouTube Channel The post Pollock Begg’s 2023 Year in Review appeared first on Pollock Begg ..read more

Our firm actively participates with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and we’re so pleased to announce our own Partner Brian C. Vertz is beginning a two-year term as president of AAML’s philanthropic foundation. Dedicated to helping families and children adversely impacted by marital dissolution, the AAML Foundation has funded more than $2.4 million in grants to deserving nonprofit organizations across the U.S. Learn more about Brian’s work with the Foundation in our press release. Read more about Pollock Begg.  To receive notifications when we post new videos, subscribe ..read more

PITTSBURGH − Pittsburgh family law firm Pollock Begg has once again ranked as one of the region’s largest law firms, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. Pollock Begg placed 44 on the 2023 list, up two places from last year. Each year, the Pittsburgh Business Times, ranks firms from the entire range of practice areas by the number of lawyers based in the Pittsburgh region, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our strength isn’t just in our numbers — it’s in our unwavering commitment and focus on family law,” said Partner Candice L. Komar ..read more

PITTSBURGH — Leading Pittsburgh divorce lawyer and Pollock Begg Partner Brian C. Vertz was named president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation for a two-year term, beginning this afternoon. Vertz will lead the AAML Foundation in making grants to agencies that assist needy families and children facing domestic violence, parental conflict and barriers to legal services. The Foundation makes annual charitable grants from the donations of fellows of the AAML, a national group of 1,600 top family lawyers. An AAML fellow since 2003, Vertz has been a partner in Pollock Begg sinc ..read more

PITTSBURGH − Proving that “13” is anything but unlucky, Pollock Begg has been named a Tier One firm in Pittsburgh for family law and family law mediation by Best Law Firms for the 13th consecutive year. The 2024 rankings, announced today, recognize superiority and scope of knowledge in family law. Only 4% of law firms nationwide are considered for the prestigious Best Law Firms ranking. Pollock Begg has been a fixture in the rankings since the first edition published in 2010. “What truly makes the Best Law Firms recognition special is the importance it places on feedback from our clients and o ..read more