Overview

An intellectual influencer in the legal marketplace, downtown Pittsburgh-based Pollock Begg focuses on innovative, team-oriented solutions to resolve domestic matters.

The firm formed as Pollock Begg Komar Glasser in 2001 when two of the biggest law firms in Pittsburgh eliminated their matrimonial law departments. David S. Pollock, partner and head of Reed Smith’s matrimonial group, envisioned a powerhouse family law firm and sought out the best divorce and domestic relations lawyers in western Pennsylvania, recruiting partners Todd M. Begg, Daniel H. Glasser and Candice L. Komar from Buchanan Ingersoll. The firm expanded its name to Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC in 2012 with the addition of named partner Brian C. Vertz. The firm added a sixth partner, Joseph R. Williams, in 2015 and two more, Stephanie L. Jablon and Heather Trostle Smith in 2018, before condensing its name to Pollock Begg in 2019.

Anchored in tradition, but progressive in nature, the Pollock Begg leadership team adopts the best emerging techniques in family law and deftly adapts as the industry evolves and their clients’ needs change.Starting with just two associates, the firm now boasts an average of 15 lawyers and 30 employees, making it one of the largest law firms in western Pennsylvania focused solely on family law.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier law firm by U.S. News and World Report, Pollock Begg drives legal expectations in the industry with attorneys serving in leadership positions within numerous matrimonial law organizations and participating in pro bono work, volunteer, and community endeavors.


Founded:
2001
Size:
16
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Practice Areas:
4
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
11

Rankings

Regional

Pittsburgh

Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Family Law
Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Family Law Mediation

About Our Clients

Pollock Begg, based in Downtown Pittsburgh, typically serves clients in Western Pennsylvania and within reasonable driving distances of our home county of Allegheny County. We serve clients in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and the neighboring towns of Butler, Cranberry Township, Wexford, Sewickley, Beaver, Hopewell, Moon Township, Fox Chapel, Oakmont, North Hills, Evans City, McCandless, Kittanning, Greensburg, Indiana, New Castle, Findlay and Hopewell. This includes Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny County, Butler County, Beaver County, Elk County, Erie County, McKean County, Westmoreland County, Indiana County, Mercer County, Lawrence County, Lackawanna County, Armstrong County, Fayette County, Greene County and Centre County.

Rankings

Regional

Pittsburgh

Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Family Law
Tier
1
Pittsburgh
Family Law Mediation

Practice Areas

Pollock Begg has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Arbitration
  • Family Law Mediation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Pollock Begg proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Pollock Begg is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Pollock Begg has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Pollock Begg continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

Offices & Contacts

Pittsburgh, PA
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
United States
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