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Attorney Michael A. Lombardo III Attorney < Back Attorney Michael A. Lombardo is an attorney on Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®) . His practice focuses primarily on all types of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, truck & trailer accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and other complex litigation matters. He also represents a number of local fire and ambulance companies and community groups. Attorney Lombardo has handled personal injury cases from start to finish in all types of proceedings, including mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials. Attorney Lombardo was born and raised in Pittston, where he served three consecutive terms as a member of Pittston City Council. During his time working for the citizens of Pittston, he served as Director of the Department of Accounts and Finance. He was also instrumental in establishing Pittston’s Home Rule government. Additionally, Attorney Lombardo had the distinguished honor of serving as Deputy Mayor for the City of Pittston. A former president of the Greater Pittston YMCA, he is still active in the organization and numerous other community groups such as Leadership Northeast, the Wilkes-Barre chapter of UNICO, Knights of Columbus (Third Degree), the Italian American Association of Luzerne County and the Pittston Tomato Festival Committee. He is a member of the St. Joseph Marello Parish community in Pittston. Attorney Lombardo’s background brings a unique perspective to his auto accident cases. Prior to his legal studies, he served as a Pittston firefighter and EMT. Because he has been part of vehicle rescue operations, he knows firsthand what accident victims go through. He continues to serve on the Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance board of directors as Vice President. He is also an active firefighter and a state-certified emergency medical technician. Attorney Lombardo is currently the Director of the Department of Public Safety for the City of Pittston and serves on the executive board of EMS of northeastern Pennsylvania, where he also acts as counsel. His accomplishments as an attorney have been consistently recognized by his peers, as he has been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" over the past several years. Additionally, he was named to the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” list and Best Lawyers in America list and is a member of the "Million Dollar Advocates Forum." He received numerous academic awards while attending law school at The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law, and he also is an honors graduate of King’s College, from which he received the school’s prestigious “Leo Award,” given annually to an outstanding alumnus. Awards 2025 - Super Lawyers General Litigation 2025 - Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs 2024 - Super Lawyers General Litigation MLombardo@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1177 Car Accidents Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Medical Malpractice Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Christopher C. Quinn Attorney < Back Christopher Quinn is an attorney on Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®) and provides legal counsel to personal injury clients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania , concentrating on medical malpractice, product liability, and auto negligence. Since joining the firm, Attorney Quinn has been recognized as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” an annual distinction reserved for no more than 2.5 percent of all Pennsylvania lawyers, as well as “Ones to Watch” in Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Litigation by Best Lawyers . Attorney Quinn was born and raised in Clarks Summit, PA. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. Attorney Quinn pursued his legal career at Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, PA. He was selected as a national member of the Order of the Barristers and received the 2016 CourtCall Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and the 2016 Shalom Moot Court Award. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Luzerne County Bar Association, the Lackawanna County Bar Association, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to joining the firm, Attorney Quinn served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon, where he conducted legal research, edited and evaluated the legal analyses in drafts of written opinions, prepared bench memoranda, and attended oral arguments, conferences, and trials. Previous to his experience with Judge Nealon, Attorney Quinn served as Law Clerk to Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law, where he conducted legal research regarding a variety of evidentiary and civil law issues, drafted internal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Attorney Quinn is a current officer and co-founding member of the Cody Jude Barrasse Memorial Foundation. The Foundation endows a full four-year scholarship at Scranton Preparatory School for a deserving student in need. The Foundation also funds grants through an Organ Transplant Assistance Program (“OTAP”) to provide financial assistance to patients who are awaiting or have received organ transplantation. Attorney Quinn’s father, Kevin, is also an attorney at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Attorney Quinn resides in Scranton, PA, with his wife, Anna, and their son and daughter. Awards 2025 - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Personal Injury, General 2025 - Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs CQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1160 Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Dangerous or Defective Products Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Ryan M. Molitoris Attorney < Back Ryan M. Molitoris is an attorney on Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®). Attorney Molitoris provides legal counsel to personal injury clients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania , focusing on medical malpractice, premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. Attorney Molitoris was born and raised in Plains, PA, where he currently resides with his wife, Sara. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy and a minor in History. Attorney Molitoris pursued his legal career at Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, PA, graduating magna cum laude in the top 10% of his class and served as the Executive Managing Editor for its Law Review. Attorney Molitoris served as Staff Attorney in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Pro-Se Office for the Honorable Sylvia Rambo and Yvette Kane where he handled pro-se federal and state prisoner cases. He worked as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Edwin M. Kosik, where he drafted opinions and orders relevant to civil, criminal and social security cases. Attorney Molitoris was a sole practitioner, focusing on commercial litigation, employment law, personal injury, premises liability, family law and criminal law. Attorney Molitoris is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Luzerne County Bar Association, and the Federal Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is the past President of Wyoming Seminary Alumni Council and a proud member of the Plains Lions Club. He also serves on the Wyoming Commemorative Association, which puts on an observance of the Battle of Wyoming every July Fourth. Awards 2025 - Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs RMolitoris@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1185 Medical Malpractice Dangerous or Defective Products Slip & Fall - Premise Liability Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Senior Principal, Commercial Department Allan M. Kluger Senior Principal, Commercial Department < Back As the Senior Principal at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn (HK&Q®), Allan Kluger sets a high bar for all the other attorneys in the firm. Usually the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave, Attorney Kluger’s work ethic and commitment to client service have been the benchmark by which all of his colleagues measure their own performance. Attorney Kluger is one of Luzerne County’s longest-practicing lawyers and has been honored numerous times for his service, including the President’s Award from the Luzerne County Bar Association. A Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School and Amherst College graduate, Attorney Kluger started practicing after earning his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1952. His practice focused primarily on business law, transactional work, real estate, wills and estates. When asked about his tireless work ethic, he jokes, “I flunked the course in sleeping. But seriously, I come in so early because I love what I do, and it gives me the opportunity to give the kind of service I want to give to my clients.” Attorney Kluger has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and has for many years been named by Martindale-Hubble as an AV Preeminent, evidencing the highest level of professional excellence. He served on the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission from 1991 to 1998 by appointment of the Governor of Pennsylvania, and he has served on numerous boards throughout the region. He has been honored with the B’nai B’rith Outstanding Citizen Award and was the first recipient of the Ethics Award given by the Ethics Institute of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Allan has also received other awards, including the Wyoming Seminary Distinguished Service Award, the Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award, the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award, Temple Israel’s Pillar of the Community Award and the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award, and he was the recipient, together with his wife, Sue, of the first Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award presented by the Greater Pocono Northeast Chapter of the National Society of Fundraising Executives. Attorney Kluger was also recently chosen as the first recipient of the Friedman Jewish Community Center award. AKluger@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1117 Estate Planning & Administration Real Estate Wills Trusts Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Senior Principal, Litigation Department Joseph A. Quinn, Jr Senior Principal, Litigation Department < Back Attorney Joseph A. Quinn, Jr., the Senior Principal of Litigation for Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team, focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, including crashworthiness and automobile defects, auto accidents, truck and tractor-trailer accidents and highway design defect cases. Attorney Quinn has set an exemplary standard for trial lawyers throughout Pennsylvania for over five decades. Known for his thorough preparation and detailed skills in the courtroom, he has achieved record-setting jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving medical malpractice, truck and car accidents, insurance bad faith, defective products, premises liability, and workplace injuries. Attorney Quinn is one of only three Pennsylvania trial lawyers admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates, a group limited to the top 100 personal injury lawyers in the United States, and one of only 500 attorneys worldwide chosen to be a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Attorney Quinn has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since the program began. He also has been listed in every edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been recognized by the national publication as “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for NEPA and the Lehigh Valley. He is one of the most experienced and highly credentialed trial attorneys in Pennsylvania. As Senior Litigation Principal, his firm, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, has been named 2022 Best Law Firm by US News & World Report. Attorney Quinn is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Past President of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and a Past Member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. Attorney Quinn has authored numerous professional articles and has co-authored a book on the Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act. He has presented at multiple professional seminars, including the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the State Conference of Trial Judges, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Attorney Quinn proudly calls northeastern Pennsylvania his home and lives every day by his firm’s positioning statement, “No One Will Work Harder For You®.” Attorney Quinn has the pleasure of working with his two daughters every day. Michelle and Kathleen are also attorneys at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn (HK&Q®) . Awards 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. 2025 - Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice 2025 - Lawyer of the Year for Northeastern Pennsylvania Product Liability 2024 - Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice JQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1108 Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Truck Accidents Insurance Disputes Dangerous or Defective Products Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Kevin C. Quinn Attorney < Back Attorney Kevin C. Quinn, a member of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®), is a Firm Principal and member of its Executive Committee. Attorney Quinn’s practice focuses primarily on personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, car and truck accidents, and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Attorney Quinn is passionate in his fight for accountability and justice for those who have suffered injuries or death as a result of someone else’s careless or reckless conduct. Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Attorney Quinn is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Scranton, where he was a member of the University’s Honors Program and multiple academic fraternities as well as a recipient of the University’s 1985 Political Science Award. Attorney Quinn earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1988 from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he was a recipient of multiple American Jurisprudence Awards for academic excellence and a member of the Law School’s prestigious National Trial Team. Attorney Quinn has spent his entire legal career litigating cases in state and federal courts in northeastern Pennsylvania and has extensive litigation experience at both the trial and appellate levels. Since joining Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn in 2010, Attorney Quinn has served as either lead or co-counsel in numerous cases that resulted in six, seven, and eight-figure settlements or verdicts. Based on ratings he has received from Judges he has practiced before and fellow attorneys, Attorney Quinn has achieved Martindale Hubbell®’s highest possible ranking of AV Preeminent status for both his legal abilities and ethical standards. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America for both Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation and has also been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Attorney Quinn is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Club. Attorney Quinn is a Certified Mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania Courts as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. Attorney Quinn is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeastern PA Trial Lawyers Association as well as a member of the Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, and Luzerne County Bar Associations, the American Association for Justice, and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Attorney Quinn and his wife, Laurie, reside in Clarks Summit and have five children and grandchildren. Awards 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. 2025 - Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice 2025 - Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs 2024 - Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice KQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1145 Medical Malpractice Slip & Fall - Premise Liability Car Accidents Dangerous or Defective Products Unsafe Vehicles Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Gerard W. Gaughan Attorney < Back Attorney Gerard W. Gaughan joined Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn (HK&Q®) in the fall of 2025 to continue his commitment to advocating for individuals and families affected by personal injury. He represents clients in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, product liability, and catastrophic injury cases. Before joining the firm, Attorney Gaughan spent several years practicing personal injury law. Prior to that, he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, where he conducted extensive legal research and drafted judicial opinions in civil, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in litigation strategy, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. Attorney Gaughan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor from The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from The Pennsylvania State University. Attorney Gaughan has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022–2025) and listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2024–2026) for excellence in litigation. He will be serving as President of the Luzerne County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division through the end of 2025, supporting professional development and community engagement initiatives for young attorneys. A native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Attorney Gaughan is proud to serve his community through dedicated, compassionate legal representation and his ongoing commitment to justice. Awards 2025 - Rising Star Super Lawyers 2026 - Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch GGaughan@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1195 Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Product Liability Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Michelle M. Quinn Attorney < Back Attorney Michelle M. Quinn has spent nearly 30 years handling complex personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, product liability, truck accidents, car accidents, underinsured/uninsured motorist claims, and insurance bad faith. She joined Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team straight out of law school and is now a member of its Executive Committee. Attorney Quinn graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dickinson College with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1991. She received her law degree from Villanova University Law School in 1994. While in law school, she was a member of the Moot Court Team and was a semifinalist in the school’s client counseling competition. Most recently, Attorney Quinn has been named Products Liability Lawyer of the Year (click here for more), as well as Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year (click here for more). Additionally, she has been named a Lawyer on the Fast Track by The Legal Intelligencer and The Pennsylvania Law Weekly. She also received the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association’s first annual Lawrence W. Roth Award “in recognition of her outstanding commitment to NEPTLA, her compassion for clients, and exemplary character.” She has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer. She has also been included in Woodward-White’s edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been named by the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the state of Pennsylvania. Attorney Quinn is passionate about representing the injured, and she is just as passionate about her involvement with HKQ Kids, a child advocacy organization created by Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law (HK&Q®) to promote education and awareness about safety issues affecting children. Since its start in 2005, HKQ Kids has given away thousands of free bicycle helmets to area children and has also sponsored lead screening, sports safety training, water safety training, CPR and First Aid training, cheerleading safety training, swimming safety training, and babysitter training courses. Awards 2025 - Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation, Plaintiffs MQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1112 Medical Malpractice Car Accidents Truck Accidents Dangerous or Defective Products Insurance Disputes Unsafe Vehicles Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Richard S. Bishop Attorney < Back Richard S. Bishop, an attorney at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law (HK&Q®) since 1985, focuses on estate planning and estate administration work, as well as elder law matters, real estate transactions, business transactions, and corporate matters. Attorney Bishop represents clients in both Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. His practice in estate planning/estate administration includes structuring simple to more complex estate plans for individual and corporate clients. He has also handled litigation involving estates and personal representatives. Attorney Bishop has conducted seminars on governance for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations and has represented numerous local businesses in mergers and acquisitions. Attorney Bishop serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Penn State Scranton, The ARC Foundation of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the ARC, the Salvation Army Scranton Citadel, the Schwartz Mack Foundation, the Jewish Community Center of Scranton, Amos Towers Housing, and the Advisory Board of M&T Bank and the Kania School of Business at the University of Scranton. He is also the President of Amos Lodge of B’nai B’rith and Vice President of the board at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, formerly the Jewish Home. Awards 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. RBishop@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1127 Banking & Finance Real Estate Zoning Trusts Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Of Counsel Richard M. Goldberg Of Counsel < Back Attorney Richard M. Goldberg is of counsel at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. He consults with the legal team on a variety of issues. Attorney Goldberg was formerly part of the firm’s Business Team. He started with HKQ in 1964. He was widely regarded as the dean of labor law in Northeastern Pennsylvania. A graduate of Dickinson College and Dickinson School of Law, Attorney Goldberg holds a Master of Laws degree in Labor Law from Temple University Law School. In 2006, he was given the President’s Award by the Luzerne County Bar Association for his service to the legal community. He is also the recipient of a special President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association for outstan ding leadership. He has been designated a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in the areas of employment and labor law every year since 2005 and was ranked a Top-Rated Lawyer for 2013 in the same areas of practice by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer-rating firm. He was selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the area of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Union. In addition to his career as an attorney, Attorney Goldberg had an extensive military career, having retired with the rank of Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve. He served as the Chief of Staff of the 79th Army Reserve Command at the Willow Grove Naval Air Station and also served three-year stints as the commanding officer of the Army Reserve Centers in Hanover Township and Scranton. He is the recipient of numerous medals and commendations, including the Legion of Merit and three Meritorious Service Medals. Attorney Goldberg has also been very active in the Jewish community, having served as President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Temple Israel and President of the Jewish Community Center of the Wyoming Valley, both in Wilkes-Barre. He is the recipient of the B’nai B’rith Community Service Award and the Jewish Family Service Distinguished Service Award. Along with his active involvement in the Jewish community, Attorney Goldberg has also been involved in the educational community of Luzerne County. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Wyoming Seminary for over 20 years, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2012 - 2018. Attorney Goldberg began his legal career as a clerk to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Benjamin R. Jones. He went on to serve as Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney, Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Executive Assistant to the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Chief Legal Counsel for the Pennsylvania State Police, an examiner with the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners for 27 years, and Chief County Solicitor for Luzerne County. He is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania courts and federal District Courts, the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney Goldberg is a member and past President of the Luzerne County Bar Association and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, where he served on its Board of Governors and House of Delegates. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, where he served on numerous committees and chaired the Standing Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law. Attorney Goldberg is additionally a member of the American Judicature Society and a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He was recognized with a special award from the Dickinson School of Law Alumni Association’s Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter for his leadership and many years of service to his alma mater. Dickinson Law has also welcomed Attorney Goldberg to its Leadership Council Advisory Board. A resident of Wilkes-Barre, Attorney Goldberg is married to Rosemary Chromey. He is the father of three children: Harry, Jane, and Leah Goldberg. Awards 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. RGoldberg@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1118 Employment/Labor Law Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

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Attorney Brian Gabriel Attorney < Back Brian Gabriel, originally from Forty Fort, PA, is an experienced attorney who brings his extensive expertise in commercial litigation, labor, employment, and municipal law to the team at Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn (HK&Q®). Before joining HKQ, Brian served as the Deputy City Attorney for the City of Lodi, CA. As the primary legal advisor on litigation matters, labor relations, employee negotiations, disciplinary matters, and municipal law issues. Brian has extensive experience guiding executive leadership on complex legal problems. Prior to his Deputy City Attorney role, Brian honed his skills as a Labor and Employment Attorney with Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C., where he represented both private and public employees in labor grievances, administrative investigations, and collective bargaining negotiations. His tenure as Legal Counsel for the California Association of Highway Patrolmen further underscored his proficiency, where he provided critical legal support to a labor union representing 14,000 active and retired members. Brian’s diverse legal background also includes valuable experiences as an Associate Attorney at prominent law firms such as Young, Minney & Corr LLP and Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, as well as roles with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In the United States Marine Corps, Brian served as a Platoon Sergeant and Assistant Operations and Training Chief. His military experience instilled strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence under pressure. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Temple University, Brian later deepened his legal expertise at Pepperdine University School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. During his time at Pepperdine, Brian demonstrated leadership as President of the Veterans Legal Society. His exceptional accomplishments have been recognized with the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star award. BGabriel@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1192 Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Labor, & Employment Law Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®