Krista Staley Selected by The Legal Intelligencer as a “2014 Lawyer on the Fast Track”

PITTSBURGH , PA – September 10, 2014 – Krista-Ann M. Staley, an attorney at law firm Babst Calland, was selected by The Legal Intelligencer as one of only 36 “2014 Lawyers on the Fast Track” in Pennsylvania.

A 2007 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Ms. Staley’s practice focuses on municipal law, with an emphasis on land use and development issues. She represents boroughs, townships, municipal authorities, zoning hearing boards, individuals and private entities in the Pittsburgh area. In addition, Ms. Staley counsels and represents private landowners and businesses in matters relating to governmental entities, such as analyzing municipal ordinances and applying for and obtaining various land use approvals. She also works with energy industry clients, including drilling and midstream companies, with a particular emphasis on the land use and roadway use issues related to the development of the Marcellus Shale throughout Pennsylvania.

With the help of The Legal Intelligencer’s legal staff, a group of eight evaluation panelists from across the Commonwealth have selected from many nominations these 36 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” who not only excel as lawyers, but also serve as exemplary members of their communities and profession. This recognition is only given to attorneys under the age of 40 who have demonstrated excellence in four categories: development of the law; advocacy and community contributions; service to the bar; and peer and public recognition.