Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

CIVIL DIVISION

GENERAL ASBESTOS MOTIONS

Honorable Daniel D. Regan

Beginning April 8, 2026, the Honorable Daniel D. Regan will hear General Asbestos Motions on the following dates.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

26-00402

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

CIVIL DIVISION

GENERAL ASBESTOS MOTIONS

Honorable Arnold I. Klein

Beginning Thursday, April 16, 2026, general asbestos motions shall be presented to the Asbestos Judge, the Honorable Arnold I. Klein.

Judge Klein will hear general asbestos motions on the following dates and times:

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

FAMILY DIVISION MOTIONS SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTH OF

May 2026

May 1 - No Motions

May 4 - Green-Hawkins, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM and Korbel, J. in Courtroom 500 at 2:00 PM

May 5 - Schmidt Bresnahan, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 6 - Miller, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 7 - Woodruff, J. in Courtroom 320 at 10:00 AM

May 8 - No Motions

May 11 - Sizemore, J. in Courtroom 320 at 9:30 AM

May 12 - Bush, J. in Courtroom 320 at 10:00 AM and Costa, J. in 710 City-County Building at 2:00 PM

May 13 - Cozza, J. in Courtroom 320 at 10:00 AM and Eaton, J. in 814 City-County Building at 2:00 PM

May 14 - Korbel, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 15 - No Motions

May 18 - Capone, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 19 - Costa, J. in 710 City-County Building at 2:00 PM

May 20 - Miller, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM and Green-Hawkins, J. in Courtroom 404 at 2:00 PM

May 21 - Schmidt Bresnahan, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 22 - No Motions

May 25 - Court Holiday

May 26 - Spurgeon, J. in Courtroom 320 at 10:00 AM and Bubash, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 27 - Middleman, J. in Courtroom 320 at 10:00 AM and Eaton, J. in 814 City-County Building at 2:00 PM

May 28 - Korbel, J. in Courtroom 425 at 2:00 PM

May 29 - No Motions

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Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

JUVENILE COURT

MOTIONS SCHEDULE

May 2026

May 1 - Judge Spurgeon

May 4 - Judge Sizemore

May 5 - Judge Sizemore

May 6 - Judge Sizemore

May 7 - Judge Sizemore

May 8 - Judge Sizemore

May 11 - Judge Middleman

May 12 - Judge Middleman

May 13 - Judge Middleman

May 14 - Judge Middleman

May 15 - Judge Middleman

May 18 - Judge Woodruff

May 19 - Judge Woodruff

May 20 - Judge Woodruff

May 21 - Judge Woodruff

May 22 - Judge Woodruff

May 25 - Holiday

May 26 - Judge Watson

May 27 - Judge Watson

May 28 - Judge Watson

May 29 - Judge Watson

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Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

Orphans' Court Judges Motions Schedule

Week of

May 4, 2026 - Judge Hugh McGough

May 11, 2026 - Judge Kelly Bigley

May 18, 2026 - Judge Michael Marmo

May 25, 2026 - Judge Hugh McGough

26-01204

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION

IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL IN ORPHANS' COURT GUARDIANSHIP CASES AND ELIGIBILITY

No. 105 of 2026 - OC

Administrative Docket

Order of Court

To be eligible for appointment as court-appointed counsel for the alleged incapacitated person, counsel must comply with the following requirements.

1. Counsel must complete and submit to the Orphans' Court Administrator a Court-Appointed Counsel Application, available at https://www.alleghenycourts.us/wpcontent/
uploads/2024/06/Court-Appointed-Counsel-Application-1.pdf

2. Counsel must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar;

3. Counsel must obtain a proof of attendance at a Court-approved Continuing Legal Education presentation on Guardianship OR provide the Court with evidence of equivalent experience;

4. Counsel must have Professional Liability Insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 in the aggregate per year.

5. Counsel must be qualified by experience and training including familiarity with the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct and the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, and familiarity with drafting motions, pleadings, conduct of discovery, and examination of witnesses.

BY THE COURT:

Hugh F. McGough

26-01471

Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCKET

IN RE: COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEY FEES FOR GUARDIANSHIP CASES

No. AD-26-124-PJ

Order of Court

AND NOW, to-wit, this 13th day of April, 2026, and pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S.A § 5511(c) which provides that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall, on an annual basis, fully reimburse Allegheny County for fees paid to court-appointed counsel in Guardianship cases, it is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows:

1. Effective May 1, 2026, the hourly rate for billing for preparation and in-court time by court-appointed attorneys, who are qualified by experience or training, as determined by the Guardianship Department, Representing alleged incapaciated persons ("AIPs") on guardianship cases shall be as follows:

a. Court-appointed attorneys admitted to the bar for a period of five (5) years or less shall be paid $200.00 (two-hundred dollars) per hour for the representation of AIP's unable to pay for counsel;

b. Court-appointed attorneys admitted to the bar for a period of five (5) years or more shall be paid $250.00 (two-hundred and fifty dollars) per hour for the representation of AIPs unable to pay for counsel; and

c. The new rates above shall be effective only for work performed on or after May 1, 2026.

2. This Order does not affect or change any other existing provisions or limitations regarding payment for court-appointed attorneys.

3. This Order does not apply to attorneys acting pursuant to a contract with the Court.

BY THE COURT:

Susan Evashavik DiLucente

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