Marlene focuses her practice in business transactional law and food and agricultural legal needs. 

 

Marlene graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and holds a B.S. in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources from Cornell University. She has experience working on farms, in policy consulting, and is passionate about innovating in the legal space. She has helped hundreds of businesses, farmers, and non-profits across Pennsylvania navigate setting up their business entity, getting the contracts they need, and accounting for unique issues that affect their industry such as permitting, zoning, and liability considerations. She loves seeing her clients succeed. 

 

Marlene also enjoys hiking, cooking, bbqing, volleyball, rowing, and traveling with her wonderful husband. She is on the Board of Directors of Grow Pittsburgh. Marlene has also been named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 under 40 and in the Incline's Who's Next: Law as one of 12 Pittsburghers under 40 shaping the legal community. Marlene is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Erin focuses her practice in business transactional law.

 

Erin graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and holds a B.S. in Journalism from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Prior to law school, Erin worked as a journalist and advertising copywriter. In law school, she served as the Editor in Chief of the Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law & Policy and the Chief of Staff of the award-wining legal news publication JURIST. Erin was a David and Carl Janavitz Fellow in First Amendment Law, focusing her research around media law in digital spaces. Before Trellis, Erin worked in class action litigation focused on false advertising, product labeling, and consumer rights. 

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Erin runs a real estate and management business with her husband, has a new baby to obsess over (along with the rest of the Trellis team), teaches fitness classes, runs for her local club, volunteers with the Great Pyrenees Rescue of Western Pennsylvania, and works the polls in every local election. Erin is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and admitted to the Western District of PA.​

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Ann focuses her practice in real estate law.

 

Ann graduated from Duquesne University School of Law and holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in English from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Ann started her career in the title insurance industry working with owners to settle property disputes in several states. She then transitioned to the telecommunications industry, helping landowners navigate the ins and outs of having a cell tower on their property, as well as helping with other in-house real estate and corporate transactions. After that, she had her own solo practice before joining Trellis. Fun fact! She is also a Notary Public. Ann is excited to help individuals purchasing their first (or 5th) home or businesses with the navigating the purchase of  commercial real estate.

 

Outside of work, Ann spends her time reading, being outside, and visiting National Parks. She enjoys hanging out with her gaggle of nieces and nephews and her elder puppy, Zoey. You can likely find her playing pub trivia or supporting women’s sports on the weekends. Ann is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.​​​​

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Joe focuses his practice on trademark and copyright law.

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Joe graduated from the University of Detroit School of Law and holds a B.S. in Communication-Research from Cornell University. Prior to focusing on trademark and copyright law, Joe gained a decade of experience navigating the intricacies of commercial contracts, working with businesses of all sizes. His background includes work with and for Fortune 500 companies and AmLaw 100 firms, giving him a deep understanding of complex legal matters. Joe prides himself on an unpretentious approach, making legal processes clear and accessible for his clients. He has extensive experience in trademark law, prosecution, and copyright law, helping numerous businesses, from startups to established companies, protect their intellectual property and build strong legal foundations. Joe believes in transparent communication and tailored solutions, ensuring clients are informed and empowered every step of the way.

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Outside of his legal work, Joe enjoys exploring new technologies, playing volleyball, hockey, DIY, and 3D printing. 

Anna focuses her practice on wills, estates, and trusts.

 

Anna graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Penn State University with B.A.s in Public Relations and History and a minor in Spanish. She then went on to the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Anna has had the opportunity to practice in a variety of areas of the law, including workers’ compensation, social security disability, personal injury, real estate, family, business formation and advising, and estate planning. Anna now primarily focuses on trusts and estates, and business formation and advising, and loves helping people by providing solid planning for a secure future.

 

Outside of the office, Anna also works with her husband’s financial advising business and is Secretary of her neighborhood Civic Association.  She is a wife, a mom of identical twin girls, a dog mom to Bella and Murph, and a proud Penn Stater (#WeAre). Anna also enjoys traveling, time spent outdoors, anything active, gardening, baking, and DIY projects. Anna is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.​​

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Courtney is the go-to person for all things administrative, office management, marketing, and more! She supports the attorneys with scheduling, communications, filing, invoicing, and all things marketing-including being our social media wunderkind!

 

Courtney graduated from Point Park Conservatory with a B.A. in Acting. Outside of the office Courtney runs QFL Media working with small businesses and creatives on their social media platforms to expand their reach and help them shine. She spends her free time reading, singing at the top of her lungs, and eating at every restaurant in town. Also fun fact-her and Erin just happen to have the same last name but aren't related!

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Christine was born and raised in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and moved to Cleveland where she attended her undergrad. After graduating from John Carroll University with degrees in Communications and Spanish, she gained professional experience in the field of Marketing for 7 years. Christine decided to make a career change and has recently finished her first year of school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Her areas of interest in the legal field thus far include contracts and property.
 

Christine is very excited to begin learning and get hands-on experience at Trellis this summer. She lives in Lawrenceville and is thrilled to be able to help her community through the legal education she has gained in school so far and will gain through working at Trellis. 
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Outside of her studies, Christine works part-time at Mecka Fitness, a local gym where she coaches Bootcamp and BodyLab classes. She enjoys walking and running with her mini-bernedoodle, Dulce, who is also a certified Therapy Dog with Animal Friends. Christine is currently planning her wedding, which is coming up in September. A fun fact about Christine is that she was a college swimmer and has a goal of doing a triathlon one day.