Mike’s legal practice focuses solely on representing injured workers who have either been denied workers’ compensation benefits, are being forced to return to work while not physically able, or are receiving documents from their employer/insurance carrier, threatening to stop workers’ compensation benefits. Consistent with Scanlon & Wojton’s core philosophies, Mike will handle your workers’ compensation claim from start-to-finish. He makes himself readily available to his clients in order to answer any questions that they may have regarding their case. Mike attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude. He was a four-year letter winner on the University’s baseball team, being named a team captain during his senior season. Mike then joined Matt and Tim at Duquesne University school of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence For the Future Award in legal research and writing. Following graduation from Duquesne Law, Mike joined a law firm in downtown Pittsburgh, representing employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation matters. It is this experience that gives Mike a unique perspective when representing injured workers.

Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Attorney Gagliano has represented plaintiffs in all areas of catastrophic injury, personal injury and wrongful death Attorney Anthony C. Gagliano, III is committed and determined to serving justice and treating his clients with the evenhanded respect that they deserve. Known for his professionalism and aggressive pursuit of legality, he strives to serve the interests of injured people while taking on those accused of causing his clients’ pain. Look to him for validity of your claim, utilizing truth and precision. Attorney Gagliano represents plaintiffs in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Attorneys at Mr. Gagliano’s firm offer many years of combined experience in litigating personal injury claims in the Delaware Valley and throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this time, Mr. Gagliano developed a strong record of success, both inside the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Choosing a lawyer to represent your claim or choosing an attorney referral for a client requires serious consideration and the knowledge that you will receive the highest quality of service. With a qualified team of personal injury lawyers, and the resources to front costs in large, complicated cases, Mr. Gagliano will properly evaluate and handle each case. Our greatest satisfaction comes from being able to use our knowledge and skills to help people when they need help the most. Read a recent newspaper article about one of Mr. Gagliano’s cases. Mr. Gagliano has handled almost every type of serious or catastrophic personal injury case including those involving: Automobile Accidents Wrongful Death Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Catastrophic Injuries Dog Bites Premises Liability/ Slip and Fall Accidents Work Accidents (Workers’ Compensation) Pedestrian Accidents Train Accidents DUI Drunk Driving Accidents In addition to providing skilled and experienced legal representation, we offer exceptionally strong client service. We will be readily accessible throughout your case, to answer any questions or address any concerns. We understand that this can be a stressful and overwhelming time — we work to reduce the difficulties of pursuing legal action. Mr. Gagliano approaches every case as though it were going to trial. Meanwhile, in many cases, we are able to resolve the matters by negotiating acceptable, even generous, settlement agreements, always looking out for the best interests of our client. If you or a love one has suffered an injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of others, Mr. Gagliano is prepared to evaluate your claim and help you get fair compensation for your loss. Contact us for a free consultation today if you or a loved one has been injured.

Christopher C. Cara joined Pond Lehocky in September of 2012. Chris attended Middlebury College in Vermont where he made the Dean’s List and graduated with a B.A. in English and with Honors in Environmental Studies. He received his J.D. from Villanova University in 2012. Following his undergraduate graduation, Chris worked at Isles in Trenton, NJ, a nonprofit community development organization. During his time at Villanova, Chris was a three-year recipient of the Deirdre L. Bailey Leadership Scholarship, member of the Pro Bono Society, and treasurer of the Environmental and Energy Law Society. Additionally, Chris worked as a law clerk for the following organizations: Exelon Corporation, the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Regional Counsel for Region 3 in Philadelphia, and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in Trenton, NJ. During law school, Chris interned with the Honorable Judge Linda Carpenter in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Chris’s interest in Workers’ Compensation law sprung from his enrollment in a Workers’ Compensation course at Villanova taught by Workers’ Compensation Judge Todd Seelig, Mr. Cara earned one of the highest grades in the class. Chris now devotes his practice to representing injured workers.

Peter J. Pietrandrea obtained a B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College in 1980 and a Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University in 1984. Since 1984, his practice has concentrated in personal injury and wrongful death. Since 1989, his practice has been located in Cranberry Township where is has successfully represented thousands of clients. He has served on a number of charitable and civic boards and has remained an active member of the community.

Gary Ogg is a partner at Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. Gary has devoted his career to representing individuals and families, who have been the victims of negligence, obtain the justice and compensation they deserve. In his career, Gary has been fortunate to obtain dozens of verdicts and settlements in excess of $1,000,000 in many types of personal injury cases, including medical malpractice lawsuits, personal injury and birth injury. Gary graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1981 and received a B.A. in 1977 from University of Pittsburgh. Gary has won various awards including Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2011 through 2014 and Best Lawyers in America 2011 through 2014. Gary is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association, Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Gary currently resides in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. He is a member of many community organizations and charitable activities in the South Hills and Pittsburgh areas.

John Gallagher proudly serves Hazleton, Pennsylvania and the neighboring communities in the areas of car accident, workers' compensation, estate, divorce & family law, and real estate law.

Michael J. Parker earned his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2001 and went on to receive his J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University in 2004. Mr. Parker has focused his practice on advocating for the disabled for almost fifteen years. He is a board-certified Social Security Disability Advocate by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, an American Bar Association accredited organization. Mr. Parker has been recognized for his legal expertise as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star, which represents the top 2.5 percent of all attorneys under the age of 40 in 2010-2017. In January of 2018, Mr. Parker spearheaded the formation of our Pond Lehocky’s Long-Term Disability Department. Mr. Parker has taken his passion for representing disabled individual and applied to helping disabled individuals who are wrongfully denied insurance benefits. He is very involved in the legal community and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Lackawanna County Bar Association, the Pike County Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives. Mr. Parker is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Affairs and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

I chose to represent people who unfortunately suffered a life-altering injury because I saw first-hand the impact that this can have on a loved one and their family. What sets me apart is that when a client leaves my office, they have peace of mind knowing that they and their family will be protected. I have been representing injured clients for two decades and have recovered millions of dollars in damages for my clients. First and foremost, I make sure they get the proper medical care that they require. I provide representation for Workers’ Compensation, Heart and Lung Act, and Act 632/534 Benefits throughout Pennsylvania. I represent injured workers, including police officers, firefighters, correction officers, and injured union and non-union members. I handle all aspects of the litigation for workers’ compensation, Heart and Lung Act, and Act 632/534 benefits. These benefits include return to work orders, appeals from the denial of benefits, permanency proceedings, disability pensions, short and long-term disability benefits, offsets, collective bargaining agreement grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practices, lump sum settlements and buyouts.

Joseph S. Toczydlowski is a Pennsylvania attorney with 20 years of experience. Joseph is a graduate of Scranton Prep. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton in chemistry/business. He studied law at the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1995. After graduating from law school, Joseph accepted a position as Assistant District Attorney for the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases including numerous jury trials. He remained in this position until 1999. In 2000, Joseph was elected for a six year term as Magisterial District Judge for Judicial District 45-3-04. Joseph has also maintained a private practice of law since 1996. His general practice of law has evolved into a multi-discipline practice capable of professionally assisting almost any individual or small business needs. Joseph understands how difficult it can be to deal with legal problems. Regardless of the nature of your case, he will always treat you with compassion and dignity throughout the case. He will also be available to answer your questions, educate you on your legal matters and provide professional assistance every step of the way.

Frank N. Ciprero graduated from Dickinson College in 1995 with a B.A. in Anthropology. In 1998, he earned a law degree from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University. He served as a legal intern for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General in the Medicaid Fraud Control Division. He then became a Senior Associate with a mid-sized defense firm handling Workers’ Compensation and general liability defense litigation in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With over five years of experience in Workers’ Compensation, he then joined a leading regional firm, where he focused his practice exclusively on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law. In June 2010, he joined Pond Lehocky, where he continues to focus his practice on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law and protecting the rights of injured workers as a Partner.