} As a document reviewer, I have reviewed thousands of legal documents. text-align: center; Applied Statistics Computational Biology Machine Learning Genomics Bioinformatics. In the last 20 years, I have tried homicide and death penalty cases almost exclusively for the Public Defenders Office while maintaining a small private practice. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} } Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. }) display: inline-block; .votebox-results-metadata { margin-bottom:16px; JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS - ALLEGHENY. Family: wife, Lisa Caulfield; five children between the couple, all boys, including two named Alex. } clearInterval(nTimer); KUUKAUDEN TARJOUS: MAALISKUU 2023. Apply today! As judge of the Minor Judiciary, I adjudicated more than 50,000 cases over 26 years. Mark leaves behind his wife, Anne (Keegan), and daughter Deirdre, 16. width: 100%; In this Public Service spot, Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty explains how the county's Division of Weights and Measures conducts inspection. background-color: #f9d334; .widget-row.Libertarian { I also believe I possess an even temperament, and that I provide a calm and experienced demeanor to all those who appear before me., Current practice area: Civil litigation, commercial financing and general counseling for small regional businesses for past 20 years, Current position: Member, Burns White, LLC, West Virginia University College of Law, 2000; Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law LLM 2019, Allegheny County Bar Association rating: not recommended at this time. I also will stay in the Family Law Division. For over 33-years I have gained trial experience as an attorney in private practice in small litigation, real estate, assessment appeals, civil and criminal cases. Recommended. Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. margin-bottom: 0; I am the only candidate to have an AV Preeminent Rating by the Judges and Peers. .hideResponses { display: none;} .election_results_text { I have tried close to a few dozen jury trials and hundreds of non-jury trials. Following his studies at Wharton, Tom proceeded to work in the family set-up paper box company where he developed a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors. Paula Reed Ward is a Tribune-Review staff writer. I am rated as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association., Past practice area: General Practice, Judicial Law Clerk. 3) Has supported County Executive Dan Onorato publicly in pretty much all things. Thirty-nine candidates are vying for 10-year positions on the bench. border-radius: 50%; My 34 years of experience in successfully preparing and trying the most complex and life-altering cases, and in directing the teams involved in that endeavor, have provided me with the opportunity to research and present arguments regarding the effects that violence, mental health problems, poverty, trauma and addiction can have, not only on individuals, but on families, victims, and the neighborhoods in which they live. padding-bottom: 8px; I have local, state, national and international experience in child welfare law. Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty has died of complications from COVID-19. I do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, national origin, or political party affiliation. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} I was a single mother and live with my 98-year-old father as caretaker. color: black; div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } I went to college at Thiel College. } I am only one of two candidates in the race who has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America. This way, the new judges can be ready and most prepared to take action and start deciding cases on Day One., Current practice: Criminal and Civil Defense, also practicing in Family and Orphans Court. Finally, as a judge assigned to the family division and the criminal division, I have had to remain fair and impartial while making difficult decisions that impact peoples lives. I am familiar with the Local Rules, the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Constitution of Pennsylvania, and the Constitution of the United States. } I have successfully represented many high profile clients. My unique qualifications set me apart from the other candidates. Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from complications re background-color: #003388; .widget-row.heading { letter-spacing: 0.03em; Only two of the 39 candidates have achieved such a recognition. Thirty-nine candidates are vying for 10-year positions on the bench. } This company officer is, or was, associated with at least 4 company roles. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Because of that experience I will be able to hear cases and confidently rule on day one. background-color: #db0000; Lebanon) Former Allegheny County Controller. I have done over 100 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury trials. } His death was announced on social media by his cousin, Pittsburgh attorney Shawn. .widget-key { position: relative; height: 22px; Flaherty, who grew up in Mt. Current position: Associate, Behrend & Ernsberger, P.C. font-weight: 300; I have 30 years of trial, litigation and courtroom experience. } Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas margin-bottom: 4px; Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from. I also believe that I would bring life experience to the bench that would allow me to see things from a different point of view than others. My combined attorney and judicial experience complemented by my well-rounded understanding of life gives rise to the ability as judge to apply the law which a judge is bound to do and to exercise wisdom in decision making. Allegheny County Bar Association rating: not recommended at this time. width: 150px; width: 57%; background-color: green; Children in both systems deserve timely and appropriate interventions focused on ensuring their safety and maintaining their well-being. I have represented victims, witnesses in both Common Pleas Court and grand jury proceedings, and those accused. This also means that deep-rooted problems in the division, such as systemic racism and bias against those without the means to secure representation, are often overlooked. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { I am unique from the other candidates because as a professional with both a law degree and a masters degree in social work, I am able to navigate the complex legal and emotional aspects of working in the family division. Automatic bail review in criminal caseswhile magistrate judges set bail, common pleas judges should quickly review those decisions and make changes necessary to prevent citizens from languishing in jail pre-trial; An increase in the number of diversionary court programs and more inclusive admissions criteria for those programs, Strategies that focus on rehabilitation over incarceration should be the default for citizens interacting with the criminal justice system, Sentencing reforms that treat incarceration as a last resort., Current practice area: Magisterial District Judge, Shaler, Etna, Millvale and Reserve, Past practice area: Prosecutor (1987-2011) and Criminal Defense (2011-2018), University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1986, Family: Married 34 years to Maureen Barrett; oldest of eight children and favorite uncle to 19 nephews and nieces, Allegheny County Bar Association Rating: highly recomended. Click below to sign-up! The litigants before me, whether involved in a serious criminal case, a civil suit, a landlord-tenant issue or a summary traffic case, are dealing with a major life event, and I treat them as such. Current position: Attorney, Attisano & Romano, Family: Jessel is engaged to illustrator, Erin Kenna. 2) Elected to County Council in 2000 and is presently its President. Twenty-three years as a deputy district attorney supervising the violent crimes, firearms and felony narcotics unit, where I personally prosecuted or supervised the prosecution of hundreds of violent offenders. I worked for the Environmental Advisory Council and the Zoning and Hearing Board, and chaired both of these during my service. Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. The candidate has served as a trial judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia County since 2004. 58 Patrick Sandoval LAA . I want to bring that reform experience to our judicial system to help all parties make it work better., Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Commercial Litigation. Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. Title Director Cast Genre Note 18 Again! You can contact Paula by email at pward@triblive.com or via Twitter . display: inline; I grew up poor. I have not been confined to Allegheny County in my practice, and that has provided me with a unique experience to see different aspects of different court systems. As a. For over a decade, I have been a Magisterial District Judge, deciding thousands of cases that touch on every area of the law that a Common Pleas Court judge deals with. 2 Ronald Acua Jr. Atl . } } margin: 0; Judges earn $189,794. Two adults sons, Ted, 30, and Ben, 28. This training will prove invaluable if I am to be elected to the bench. padding-left: 16px; I am highly recommended by the Allegheny County Bar Association. President Joe Biden hired me to do legal research for him when he was the chairman of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. overflow-y: hidden; I have tried every case from Disorderly Conduct to Homicide. .race_header { } I have spent the past 22 representing the accused in Allegheny County. .votebox { .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. I have also experienced judges that lack one or more of the traits. font-weight: bold; background-color: #ccc; .inner_percentage.Republican { What I can say is that I care deeply about people. display: inline-block; Shawn Flaherty was disappointed that his cousin, Mark Patrick Flaherty, lost to Rich Fitzgerald in the Democratic Primary for County Executive. Funeral for Mark Flaherty Funeral service is at Easthampstead Park Crematorium on Friday 3rd February 2023 at 12pm 3rd February 2023 at 12:00 pm Easthampstead Park Crematorium South Road Bracknell Wokingham RG40 3DW United Kingdom Get directions Print details Recent Donations 15 days ago Catherine & Dennis Kennedy RIP Mark x 20.00 15 days ago The filing deadline for retention candidates in this election was January 4, 2021. However, it does say that a person who is highly recommended exhibits pre-eminence in the law by way of outstanding legal ability and a wide range of experience, either in a specialized field of law or a more varied practice, and has a reputation in the legal community as standing at the top of his or her profession., A candidate who earns a recommended rating possesses a reputation for the utmost integrity and the legal ability, experience and temperament to excel as a judge of the court for which he or she is a candidate., The rating not recommended at this time means that a candidates legal ability, experience and reputation indicate that, at some future time in his or her legal career, he or she may have the potential to excel as a judge, but the candidate is not yet at that stage., For those who receive the unqualified rating, the committee found that the candidate does not now possess and is not likely to acquire the ability, reputation or temperament necessary for a judicial position., Current position: Assistant County Solicitor, Allegheny County Law Department, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2004, Family: Spouse, David Cowan; Daughter, Annie Cowan, 13; and son, Liam Cowan, 11, Allegheny County Bar Association rating: highly recommended. His father served as an Allegheny County commissioner and a state Commonwealth Court judge. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { font-size: 16px; He was the son of former County Commissioner and Judge Jim Flaherty as well as the nephew of former Pittsburgh. left: 0px; He understands what works and what doesnt work, and hes uniquely prepared to employ those best practices here in Allegheny County. As a third-generation Pittsburgh lawyer, I am thoroughly prepared to be a judge. Further, I have experienced serving from the bench as an administrative judge during a six-year appointed term as chair of the civil service commission, and I have had to develop the ability to courteously and conscientiously hear cases and provide learned, well-researched decisions. 38 Bobby Dalbec-3B Bos. I understand how to empathize with citizens and provide real solutions to problems from serving as the mayor of Penn Hills, the largest and most diverse municipality outside the City of Pittsburgh, with a budget of over $30 million. What has motivated me to run for Common Pleas judge is what has motivated my entire career a passion for justice, a commitment to protecting communities, and the desire to help people. We have a 15-year old daughter, 12-year old twin boys and two dogs. font-size: .9em; margin-right: 12px; .results_text { 10 ) ) ) OPINION LENIHAN, M.J. Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. My endorsements include, Stonewall Democrats and the Gertrude Stein Political Club, as well elected progressive officials. I have direct experience making tough decisions and impacting change in my community. I am a good candidate because of my focus on family law. padding-bottom: 7px; font-style: italic; Relationships that have helped me learn and grow as an attorney and a person. background-color: #6db24f; I am licensed in three states and have practiced civil litigation in over 10 different jurisdictions at both the state and federal levels. } He has negotiated the purchase and sale of thousands of Pennsylvania liquor licenses and worked at the forefront of the PLCB's push for modernization. I will be a humble, patient, fair judge who is dedicated to the law., Current and past practice area: Criminal Defense, Current position: criminal defense attorney with the Law Office of Giuseppe GC Rosselli, Family: wife, Brandi; two children, Evie and Sophie. I represented thousands of children and families. As county solicitor, I am called upon to make the close calls and difficult decisions required to serve those interests, and making close calls is exactly what we ask judges to do. I was twice elected to Churchill Borough Council, and was council president. } Current practice area: criminal and juvenile trial and defense litigation. .non_result_row { I also practiced in the orphans court early in my career. font-weight: 200; } Mark was born on September 18, 1949, in Ottawa, KS, the second son of Glenn and Viola Hill Flaherty and younger brother to his beloved Glassel. I am a trauma-informed attorney with nearly 20 years of trial court experience representing victims of domestic violence in over 7,000 cases in the family division. .votebox-scroll-container { I have 27 years of trial experience preparing for the job of trial judge. I have also served in the past as a judicial law clerk for three different common pleas court judges in both the criminal and civil divisions for approximately 30 years while maintaining a private practice. For clients in need, I have donated countless hours. As the Chief Legal Officer for Allegheny County and director of the Allegheny County Law Department for the past nine years, and with 22 years of overall experience, I have engaged in the most diverse law practice in the county. 40 Harold Ramirez TB. } They have a puppy, Huey, Allegheny County Bar Association Rating: unqualified. Rating: Highly Recommended . .results_row td { I represent defendants charged with any type of criminal offence - from retail theft to homicide. Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Margaret Hospital from. Prior to law school, analyst for American Management Systems to large state and municipal governments across the U.S.), Currently serving as Allegheny County Controller, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2005, Family: Husband, Khari Mosley; two sons, Thaddeus, 11, Isaiah, 9, In addition to demonstrated legal ability, across many areas of the law (and not just one singular practice area), I believe what sets me apart is the breadth and depth of my leadership experience, especially in terms of advocacy efforts that have impacted the largest groups of people and my expertise in the government setting. The Judiciary Committee evaluated several individuals and gave them a " Not Recommended " rating. Also, I am dedicated to community service via mentoring children and young adults and advocating for justice and equality. I have served the citizens of Allegheny County as a prosecutor for the past 22 years; the majority of which has been devoted to the prosecution of homicide cases. 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