Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.
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Serving A Diverse Clientele Across Pennsylvania and Nationwide
For over 25 years, Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C., has stood apart as one of Pennsylvania's premier law firms. A commitment to excellence serves as the foundation for our success — and that of our clients. Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C., is one of Pennsylvania's top-rated law firms. The firm began in 1990 when several of the named partners transferred their practices from a national law firm to a new professional corporation in Pittsburgh. Since then, we have continued to build on a reputation for results based on years of service to our clients and community. With decades of experience and a talent for innovation, our attorneys share a commitment to quality legal services.
Contact Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C. today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Strategic legal counsel for business clients and nonprofit organizations
- Guidance on media law and public records access for clients statewide
- Results-focused representation in divorce, custody and family law cases
- Estate planning, probate and estate/trust administration services
- Knowledgeable advice on all facets of campaign finance law
- Representation before municipal and government agencies
Our attorneys bring vast knowledge and well-rounded experience to every legal matter. We address each client's needs with the utmost level of professionalism and discretion. Call Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C. today at 412-471-3000 to arrange your consultation.
Attorney Frederick N. Frank
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D.
- Honors: Elected to Law Record
- Honors: Phi Alpha Delta
- Honors: Selected for individual research in Constitutional Law under University Professor Solis Horowitz (former Assistant Secretary of Defense)
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- B.A.
- Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa
- Honors: Phi Delta Epsilon
- Honors: Druids, Sophomore Man of the Year
- Honors: Senior Hall of Fame
- Honors: Editor in Chief, Pitt News
- Major: History
- Minor: French
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chair, Family Law Council, Allegheny County Bar Association
- Family Law Council, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Appellate Practice Committee, Chairman
- Panel of Conciliators, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, Member
- Committee on Rules of Evidence, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Member (Present)
- Bar-Press Committee of Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member (Present)
- Chair, Public Service Committee of Allegheny County Bar Association
- Louis Little Foundation of Allegheny County Bar Association, Trustee
- Member, Joint State Government Commission Domestic Relations Task Force, Chair sub-committee on divorce grounds, (Present)
- Appellate Court Procedural Rules Committee, Vice Chairman, Member, Co-Chair, 2011, Children’s Fast Track Rules Committee Chair, Committee on Juvenile Appeals
- Czech and Slovak American Enterprise Fund, Director
- Allegheny County United Way Planning and Allocations Committee, Member
- Chair, Slovak-American Foundation, (Present)
- Phipps Conservatory, Inc., Executive Committee - 1996 to 2000, Member, Board of Trustees
- Pittsburgh Housing Authority, Commissioner and Treasurer
- City of Pittsburgh Trade Delegation to Wuhan, People’s Republic of China, Member
- Chair, Public Social Policy Steering Committee, Council of Jewish Federations
- Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Trustee and member investment committee
- United Jewish Federation Foundation, Trustee and Chair, Distribution Committee, 1996 to 2004
- Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh, Chairman
Honors and Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Family Law Lawyer in Pittsburgh, 2014
- One of Pennsylvania's Super Lawyers (top 5%), 2004 - present
- Best Lawyers in America 2013 Award for being named to publication for 20 consecutive years
- Recipient, Highest Rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethics
- Recipient, Stark Young Leadership Award, United Jewish Federation
- Recipient, Levinson Community Relations Award, United Jewish Federation
- Recipient of the Friends of Slovakia Medal of Honor
- Recipient of the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association Business Award
- Recipient, President’s Call to Service Award for service as a director of Czech-Slovak American Enterprise Fund
- Recipient of the Slovak Ambassador’s Medal of Honor for “outstanding contribution to development of Slovakia’s small and medium size businesses"
- Recipient, U. S. Congress Special Congressional Recognition for service as a director of Czech-Slovak American Enterprise Fund
- Named one of Pittsburgh’s Top Fifty Lawyers in 2006 by Philadelphia magazine and Law and Politics magazine (top 5% of attorneys)
Attorney Christine Gale
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1981
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1981
- U.S. Tax Court, 2005
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence cum laude - May, 1981
- Honors: Participated in the Appellate Moot Court competition
- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1975
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Liberal Arts
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, 1981 - Present
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law, Council Member, 1981 - Present
- Women's Center and Shelter of Gr. Pittsburgh, Bd. of Dir., 1981 - 1983
- Smokefree Pennsylvania, Shareholder and Boardmember, 1990 - Present
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Council Member
- Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, Board of Directors, 2013 - Present
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Council Member, 2007 - Present
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Co-Chair of Legislation Committee, 2008 - 2009
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair, 2012 - 2013
Honors and Awards:
- Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2016
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2011 - 2016
Attorney Thomas C. Murcko
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1971
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1975
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1972
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D. cum laude - 1970
- Law Review: University of Pittsburgh Law Review, Note Editor, 1968 - 1970
- Carnegie-Mellon University
- B.S. - 1967
- Major: Electrical Engineering
Attorney Gregory M. Pocrass
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Tulane University
- B.A. - Politcal Economy
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- Juris Doctorate
- University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business
- M.B.A.
Attorney John G. Harshman
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1991
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1991
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1991
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1991
- University of Pittsburgh
- B.A. - 1987
- Major: Administration of Justice
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Faculty Member
- Greater Pittsburgh Police Federal Credit Union, Solicitor