Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba, P.C.
Insurance Defense | Serving Wheeling, WV
619-573-6091Those confronted with Insurance Defense issues can connect with Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba, P.C. This practice offers legal help to clients in the Wheeling, West Virginia area.
Defense Strategies The Protect You
Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba, P.C. offers comprehensive litigation and appellate counsel to our clients. Since our founding, we have been committed to delivering solutions-oriented, cost-effective legal services that protect our clients’ long-term interests. We are a firm that is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Our firm began in 1989 when 20 corporations and their insurance carriers consolidated their defenses. They asked us to create a firm that would address the specific legal needs of their organization. Nearly 30 years later, our practice has expanded to include offices in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and West Virginia. Our broad network of experienced litigation lawyers ensures that we have the resources and talent to resolve all types of cases – from those involving accidents to those concerning complex product and commercial issues – for large and small local, national and international clientele.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Construction Accidents
- Litigation & Appeals
- Mesothelioma & Asbestos
- Toxic Torts
- Workers' Compensation Law
Call 215-564-4141 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Keith D. Babula
Bar Admissions:
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Education:
- Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D.
- Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey
- B.A.
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Bradley E. Bishop
Bar Admissions:
- New York, 2007
- New Jersey, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Education:
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
- J.D. - 2006
- Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
- B.S. - 2003
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Finance
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Michael J. Block
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1984
- New Jersey, 1984
- West Virginia, 2004
- New York, 2008
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1984
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1988
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1994
Education:
- Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D. - 1984
- Glassboro State College
- B.A. - 1980
- Honors: cum laude
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney J. Patrick Bradley
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1996
- New Jersey, 1996
Education:
- Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington, Delaware
- J.D. - 1996
- Trenton State College
- B.A. - 1993
- Major: Political Science
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Barbara J. Buba
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1982
- New Jersey, 1992
- New York, 1999
- West Virginia, 2002
- Texas, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1989
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 2002
- U.S. Tax Court, 2004
Education:
- The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1982
- Law Review, Dickinson Law Review, Member, 1980, 1982
- University of North Carolina
- B.S. - 1979
- Major: Administration of Criminal Justice
- Major: Psychology
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney M. Douglas Eisler
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
Education:
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina
- J.D. - 1982
- Wake Forest University
- B.A. - 1979
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Patrick J. Fenwick
Education:
- Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D. - 2023
- Honors: Entrepreneurship clinic
- Rowan University
- B.A. - 2018
- Major: History
- Minor: Philosophy
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney John A. Fitzpatrick
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1974
- New Jersey, 1989
- Maryland, 1985
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 00/1974
- St Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1971
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Philadelphia Worker's Compensation Claims Association, Member
- Former Board Member, St. Joseph's University Law Alumni
- Member, National Council of Self-Insureds
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kirsten E. Hannah
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2018
Education:
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2018
- University of Pittsburgh
- B.A.
- Major: English Literature
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, Present
- American Bar Association, Member, Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Heather Holmes
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2021
Education:
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2009
- Law Journal, Journal of Business and Employment Law, Associate Editor
- Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: History with Honors and Religious Studies
- Minor: Russian and East European Studies
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney John S. Howarth
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1992
- New Jersey, 1992
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1995
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1992
- New York, 2000
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2004
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2018
Education:
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D. - 1992
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A. - 1989
- Major: Economics
- University of Notre Dame
- A.L. - 1989
- Major: Business Administration
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Julia E. Lambert
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2023
- Connecticut, 2023
Education:
- Quinnipiac University School of Law, Connecticut
- J.D. - 2022
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 2020
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Psychology & Sociology
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney John E. Lienert
Bar Admissions:
- West Virginia, 2007
- Pennsylvania, 2006
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
Education:
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D. - 2006
- Law Review, Ohio Northern University Law Review, Associate Editor
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 2003
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Philosophy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Member, Sports Law Committee, 2006 to Present
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- West Virginia Bar Association, 2007 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney John F. Nuzum
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2003
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2003
Education:
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2003
- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
- B.M. - 1996
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Education
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Member, 2005 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Janette Nweme-Singley
Education:
- Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey
- J.D. - 2024
- William Paterson Uni, Wayne, New Jersey
- B.A. - 2017
- Major: Political Science, Legal Studies
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Nicholas L. Ortiz
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Education:
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 1990
- Holy Family University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1987
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Jessica A. Reenock
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2001
- New Jersey, 2001
- New York, 2013
Education:
- Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2001
- Law Review, Widener Law Journal, Senior Staff, 2000, 2001
- Pennsylvania State U, State College, Pennsylvania
- B.A. - 1997
- Major: Pre-Law & Business Administration
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Susan M. Regrut
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2004
- West Virginia, 2005
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2005
- U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 2013
Education:
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2004
- Washington & Jeffers, Washington, Pennsylvania
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Defense Trial Counsel of WV, Member
- DRI, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Assn, Member
- Wheeling Chamber of Commerce, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Josette Spivak
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 1998
- New Jersey, 1998
- Delaware, 2007
Education:
- Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey
- J.D. - 1998
- Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
- B.A. - 1991
- Major: English Textual Studies and History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Delaware State Bar Association
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Marc Stofman
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Timothy A. Sullivan, III
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2004
- New Jersey, 2005
- Delaware, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 2005
- New York, 2015
Education:
- Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- J.D. - 2004
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Government
- Major: International Relations
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Delaware State Bar Association, Member
- Defense Research Institute
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney James F. Tate
Bar Admissions:
- New Jersey, 2007
- Pennsylvania, 2006
- New York, 2014
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2010
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2014
Education:
- Rutgers School of Law - Camden, Camden, New Jersey
- J.D. - 2006
- St. Joseph's University
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: English
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney David C. Weinberg
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- New York
Education:
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
- J.D. - 1982
- Honors: Dean's List
- University of Delaware
- B.A. - 1979
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Defense Research Institute, Member
- Maryland State Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- New York Bar Association, Member
- Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Edward J. White
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2002
Education:
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
- J.D.
- St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania
- B.A.
Languages Spoken:
- English