I have fought for the rights of folks who are injured, have disabilities, were discriminated against, and the unemployed. In addition to my professional career, my personal background contributes to my connection. 39 Carlos Santana Pit. } Former Allegheny County Controller Mark Patrick Flaherty, 59, of Mt. My unique qualifications set me apart from the other candidates. President Joe Biden hired me to do legal research for him when he was the chairman of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. Recommended. I was raised by a 17 year old mother and an African-American step father. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} Bryan S. Neft. 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. 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I serve my community in my roles as the Diversity Director for Duquesne University School of Law, a Commissioner on the Allegheny County Human Relations Commission and a member of the newly formed Allegheny County Bar Association Ad hoc Committee to Examine Police Use of Force and Court Rules for Bail, Probation and Incarceration. font-weight: bold; Though I dont tout endorsements for names sake, I think it is important to see how that independence is demonstrated in the endorsements I have received (e.g., I am the only candidate to receive the endorsement of the Democratic Party, Labor, and the Just Justice Slate, made up of Unite/Straight Ahead (Abolitionist Law Center)/1 Hood/ Alliance for Police Accountability), Within my experiences, I have been responsible for complex administrative duties, and have achieved numerous benchmarks (and received awards for that work) for improving the technical workings of seemingly intractable, massive government bureaucracies. 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. Mark A. Flaherty is on the board of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and 5 other companies. That. $('.pastResponses').show(); KUUKAUDEN TARJOUS:MAALISKUU 2023. padding-bottom: 8px; padding:7px 8px 8px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Others say I have the commitment, dedication and heart for children, families and our communities to sit the bench., Current practice areas have been within my role as elected County Controller (public advocacy including legislative review and research, contract review and compliance, management of audits; notable areas of work have included healthcare access and environmental justice, as well as specific work in criminal justice and jail reform), Past practice areas have spanned litigation & general practice (employment, immigration, business matters & beyond). This has given me a unique perspective in that, I have seen and experienced the best and the worst that our court system has to offer in a wide variety of contexts and I know how to apply the most appropriate mechanisms to address the issues which we face here in Allegheny County. margin-top: 16px; background-color: #db0000; Current position: founding & managing member William F. Caye II, LLC - Professional, Legal & Consulting Services. } From his work in more than 20 counties throughout western Pennsylvania, Jessel has gained a holistic, comprehensive understanding of our legal system. display: inline-block; .widget-row.heading { Candidate Information - FLAHERTY, MARK PATRICK . I have over 10 years of experience with family law. font-size: .9em; MARK PATRICK FLAHERTY, et al., Defendants. ) ) ) ) No. } .votebox-results-cell--check { Bio: Two-term incumbent who served as a Pittsburgh City Councilor for several East End neighborhoods before becoming mayor of Pittsburgh in 2014. ALLEGHENY. When the pandemic forced our courts to close, I helped to create a countywide community mediation program for landlords and tenants that has a success rate of 95%. My entire career has been about representing people. It is important to be fair and to provide the opportunity to be heard. I am highly recommended by the Allegheny County Bar Association. top: 2px; the son of a former county commissioner and appellate court judge, was decisive, that . We can have a better family law court than we currently have, and I would be honored if the voters put their trust in me, on May 18, to go fix it., Current practice area: Criminal and Family Law; Guardian Tracking System Coordinator for Butler County; Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney, Western District of Pennsylvania, Past practice area: Assistant District Attorney, Mental Health Court, Social Security Disability, Asbestos Litigation, Orphans Court Counsel to Alleged Incapacitated, Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel, Workers Compensation, Civil Litigation, Current position: Attorney, Henry-Taylor Law, PC; Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Duquesne University School of Law. } padding-bottom: 7px; My experiences have evidenced a willingness to make hard decisions that I believe are fair and just, irrespective of any collateral consequences. I believe my background, including growing up in a low-income community and working in the social service field, has given me a perspective and an understanding of the issues that typically result in members of our communities becoming involved in the court system. This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. As an attorney for the public defender, I saw firsthand how the criminal justice system treats poor people - especially African Americans. Only two of the 39 candidates have achieved such a recognition. . Mark Patrick FLAHERTY Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 4 Date of birth March 1963 M F MOTORSPORT LIMITED (09412086) Company status. 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. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Current position: Partner with Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC, Family: wife of 18 years, Leah (Craft) Hemminger; three children, Grace, Isabelle and Lincoln, I believe in the importance of public service with humility and integrity. 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. .widget-row.Democratic { Working on both sides of a trialas a public defender and a prosecutor - hes managed every aspect of a case from the investigatory stage through a jury verdict. letter-spacing: 0.03em; z-index:1; Jim Flaherty's son, Mark Patrick Flaherty, was elected Allegheny County Controller in 2004. In 1998, I was honored to receive the US Attorneys Directors Award for superior performance. A minimum donation of $15 gets you access to the downloadable spreadsheet of TDG's 2023 Dynasty Baseball Rankings and an invite to the new TDG Discord, where members can chat dynasty baseball with the Gurus, get early access to articles and rankings, find new leagues, and more! $('#candidate-connection-twitter-98461').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); He lost in the Democratic primary on May 18, 2021. } } MR MARK PATRICK FLAHERTY is British and resident in United Kingdom. I have presided over cases from traffic violations to criminal homicide. As the director of the Public Defenders office, I had to develop the ability to work well with others and work with stakeholders with competing goals and objectives. .widget-key { .results_table { My strengths are my compassion, decisiveness, commitment to justice under the law for everyone, and work ethic. .non_result_row th { } background-color: #003388; .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Duquesne University School of Law, 1993, JURIS, Editor. Current position: Associate, Behrend & Ernsberger, P.C. .results_row.winner { My education and life experiences have given me the tools to be the representative on the bench we need in times like these., Current and past practice area: Family Law attorney with nearly 20 years of trial experience; Expert in the area of domestic violence, Current position: Legal Director, Womens Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2002, Family: husband, Stephen Korbel; daughters, Addison Korbel, 13, Madeleine Korbel, 12; Cavapoo puppy, Mabel, 1. U.S. President | background-color: grey; This creates instability and turmoil for the families who have cases [there.] I have practiced in each division during my career but have primarily been a criminal defense lawyer throughout my private practice, including accepting court appointments. color: white; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { I have handled thousands of cases, trying at least 500 to verdict, with about a third of them jury trials. In general . }) display: block; I have also sat on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Arbitration panel. Learning the procedures in other jurisdictions broadened my skills. As judge of the Minor Judiciary, I adjudicated more than 50,000 cases over 26 years. max-width: 75px; Thirty-nine candidates are vying for 10-year positions on the bench. I have devoted my entire legal career to giving our most resource-burdened residents a voice in court; to making our courts more accessible and equitable for everyone; to educating the court about trauma; and to eliminating barriers to justice, particularly economic barriers such as transportation, childcare, loss of employment and the expense of litigation. .race_header.libertarian { SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING MACHINE LEARNING WITH EPIDEMIOLOGICAL MODELING Her extensive judicial experience covers a variety of substantive areas of law, and her responsibilities include overseeing appeals from the Philadelphia Municipal Court. Additionally, I was a legislative assistant for my state representative for 12 years., Past practice area: Criminal, Family, Civil, Current position: Defense Attorney in private practice since 1987, Duquesne University School of Law, 1985, Law Review, Family: four daughters: Ellen Revay, Emily Porter, Elizabeth Porter and Alexandra Porter-Vrbanic. margin-bottom: .75em; I am recommended by the Allegheny County Bar Association. .widget-value { As a judge in the court of common pleas, I will work to end mass incarceration in Allegheny County by creating community-based alternatives to cash bail and county probation detainers, stop punishing poverty by replacing fines and fees with community service and job training, and prevent family trauma by expanding access to services that address the root causes of domestic violence., Current practice area: Union side labor law, criminal defense, Past practice area: Clerked for multiple appellate judges, Current position: Partner, Law Firm of DeLuca, Ricciuti and Konieczka, University of Pittsburgh, 1997, magna cum laude, Family: Wife, Hollie; three children, ages, 12, 10, 7. Children in both systems deserve timely and appropriate interventions focused on ensuring their safety and maintaining their well-being. 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. } var nTimer = setInterval(function() { I have the temperament and experience to improve our system of justice. background-color: #003388; I understand the difficulties persons with drug and alcohol addiction and mental health issues and their families face. } When the big banks came to Pennsylvania with high interest predatory credit card lawsuits and strong arm tactics, I gave them the roughest time I could, and I saved millions of dollars for the citizens of Pennsylvania. I have direct experience making tough decisions and impacting change in my community. vertical-align: middle; , Current position: a sole practitioner with more than 25 years of experience, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 1988, It may seem that this years election for the Court of Common Pleas is about politics, but its really not. Currently, as a magisterial district judge, I regularly preside over civil, landlord/tenant, traffic and summary hearings. Judges earn $189,794. I believe we should invest in people in an effort to build them up and avoid the generational cycle of recidivism that permeates our current system. Meredith Dolan (R) * Patrick J. Catena (D) Jennie Brown (R) ( write in ) District 8 District 9 width: 350px; } Applied Statistics Computational Biology Machine Learning Genomics Bioinformatics. In his past career Mr. Flaherty was Director-Global Equity Trading at Aetna, Inc., Partner at Standish Mellon Asset Management Co. LLC, Director-Global Equity . The results have been certified. Relationships that have helped me learn and grow as an attorney and a person. margin-right: 12px; display: inline-block; display: block; Within the court's civil division, he wants to "move away from a docket where there are no judge assignments so judges can't be held accountable for moving cases forward," he said. padding-left: 0; As a document reviewer, I have reviewed thousands of legal documents. 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. color: #fff; Practiced law for 20 years in the areas of tax, finance, corporations, government. .election_results_text { } max-height: 580px; Death 22 Jun 1958 (aged 66) Burial. 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