The firm is built on a foundation of academic excellence, practical wisdom, and hard work.  Walter DeForest and Jacqueline Koscelnik formed the firm in 1994, after leaving Reed Smith Shaw & McClay.  While continuing to represent other clients, Mr. DeForest and Ms. Koscelnik respectively served as outside General Counsel and Associate General Counsel for Carnegie Mellon University from 1993 through 2002; they consistently have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America.  George Yokitis and Mindy Shreve are nationally recognized litigators who headed the Pittsburgh office of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis from 1994 to 2001.  Gary Kaplan, who joined the firm in 2003, previously headed the Information Technology practice at Reed Smith.  He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

At DeForest Koscelnik Yokitis Kaplan & Berardinelli, we believe that all clients are entitled to personal attention and outstanding service for reasonable fees. We are available to our clients around the clock. Our fees reflect our uncompromising service, not unnecessary overhead.

We welcome your inquiries and will gladly provide additional information about our firm and make arrangements for you to speak with our clients.