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Meet the attorneys at Fiffik Law Group, PC Our Attorneys Managing Partner Michael E. Fiffik Michael E. Fiffik Partner Matthew A. Bole Matthew A. Bole Partner Kevin S. Frankel Kevin S. Frankel Supervising Attorney Karyn L. Coy Karyn L. Coy Associate Attorney Richard J. Bedford Richard J. Bedford Associate Attorney Maria Buren Maria Buren Associate Attorney Laura Devine Laura Devine Associate Attorney Kevin Keyho Kevin Keyho Associate Attorney Marsha K. Maietta Marsha K. Maietta Associate Attorney Amanda Malamud Amanda Malamud Associate Attorney Nikki Opfer Nikki Opfer Associate Attorney Carol L. Rosen Carol L. Rosen MEET OUR STAFF JOIN OUR TEAM

Richard J. Bedford Associate Attorney Richard J. Bedford joined Fiffik Law Group in 2023. His 40+ years of practicing law have given him experience in a wide range of legal areas. After earning his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University and his Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law, Richard began his professional career in Somerset, Pennsylvania. He has handled such diverse matters as bankruptcy, real estate, contracts, wills and estates, personal injury, litigation, administrative law, family law, landlord-tenant matters, to name a few. Richard’s experience in bankruptcy law included representation of debtors in consumer bankruptcy cases (chapters 7 and 13), serving as a chapter 7 panel trustee, and 25 years representing chapter 13 bankruptcy trustees in Western Pennsylvania. Richard is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as in the federal Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Richard has practiced extensively before state and federal courts. As part of his appellate practice, Richard has argued cases before the Pennsylvania Superior, Commonwealth and Supreme Courts, and before the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. BAR ADMISSIONS & EDUCATION Pennsylvania, 1977 Federal Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, 1977 Federal District Court, Western Pennsylvania, 1977 J.D. Ohio Northern University, 1976B.A. Pennsylvania State University, 1973 AREAS OF PRACTICE Bankruptcy , Real Estate , Estate Planning , Personal Injury , Litigation, Family Law

Supervising Attorney Karyn L. Coy Karyn was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 1997 after graduating from Duquesne University School of Law. She joined Fiffik Law Group in 2017 after accumulating years of experience in the legal field. Karyn provides legal counsel for her clients in matters involving Business, Landlord/Tenant, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Employment, and Consumer Protection. BAR ADMISSIONS & EDUCATION Pennsylvania, 1999 Federal District Court, Western Pennsylvania 1999 J.D. Duquesne University Law School BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania AREAS OF PRACTICE Civil Litigation, Consumer/Finance, Family Law , Landlord Tenant

Meet the staff at Fiffik Law Group, PC Our Staff Chief Operations Officer Susan Green Susan joined our firm in 2019. Her background includes years of operations and marketing experience in the medical and real estate market. Administrator Noemy Reyes Noemy joined our firm in 2011 after graduating with a degree in Paralegal Studies and working for a successful Pittsburgh bankruptcy law firm. Payroll Manager Lori Bodie Lori joined our firm in 2020. She has a degree in Business Administration and years of accounting experience for multiple law firms. Legal Assistant Melissa Booth Melissa joined our firm in 2023 after working in the legal field and graduating from Waynesburg University. Paralegal Aubrey Bukovan Aubrey joined our firm in 2025. She brings years of experience in family law, child welfare and human resource compliance. Assistant Administrator Deb Ciranni Deb joined our firm in 2004 after working in the restaurant industry and managing her own dance studio. Document Manager Lucia Cullens Lucia joined our firm in 2019. She spent several years working with kids and adults with Intellectual Disabilities and has years of office and manager experience. Paralegal Caressa Delaney Caressa joined our firm in 2025 with 10 years of civil litigation experience. She later worked in business administration, supporting small business owners nationwide. Legal Assistant Nasia Edwards Nasia joined our firm in 2024. She has a degree in criminal justice and plans to attend law school. Paralegal Tammy Ely Tammy joined our firm in 2022. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and Medicaid qualification. Accounts Receivable Brie Hatton Brie joined our firm in 2024. She is an Ohio University graduate with a background working in Public Relations/Marketing as well as non-profits. Legal Assistant Lora Koontz Lora joined our firm in 2017 with experience in the legal industry and educational publishing industry. Legal Assistant Janet Merriman Janet joined our firm in 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in the real estate title industry. Referral Manager Shannon Miller Shannon joined our firm in 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in legal operations. Senior CSR Jennifer Petrusky Jennifer joined our firm in 1999 after working in the restaurant industry. Paralegal Kristin Stanchik Kristin has been dedicated to our firm since 1986 after graduating from business school. Marketing Coordinator Claire Staunton Claire joined our firm in 2021 after working for a commercial real estate firm in Chicago. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. MEET OUR ATTORNEYS JOIN OUR TEAM

Maria Buren Associate Attorney Maria was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 2025 after earning her Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School. She joined Fiffik Law Group the same year, bringing with her several years of experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury law and litigation. BAR ADMISSIONS & EDUCATION Pennsylvania, 2025 J .D. Widener University Delaware Law School, 2025 B.A. Point Park University, 2019 AREAS OF PRACTICE Litigation, Personal Injury

Kevin Keyho Associate Attorney Attorney Kevin Keyho has a general law practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law and traffic cases. Prior to entering private practice, he spent nine years as a Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Defense. Attorney Keyho also spent three years as Assistant Counsel for the Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General. He has also taught as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Legal Education at Duquesne University School of Law. Most recently he was an Institutional Trust Officer for a major bank. Attorney Keyho has been interviewed by television network news affiliates and the print media in and around the Pittsburgh area. He has appeared on “Good Morning America” and “Fox Wire with Rita Cosby.” Attorney Kevin Keyho attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Masters of Public and International Affairs specializing in International Security Studies. He received his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law. BAR ADMISSIONS & EDUCATION Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Federal District Court, Western District United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United States Supreme Court JD, Duquesne Univsersity School of Law MA, BA, University of Pittsburgh AREAS OF PRACTICE Criminal Defense, Family Law, Traffic

Guardianship for Elderly Parents Caregivers We often hear people say “I promised her I’d never put her in a nursing home.” or “Dad told me he never wanted to live in one of those places.” For a variety of reasons, caregivers may choose to care for their older adult at home. And as long as the situation is safe for everyone involved, keeping aging parents at home is a wonderful thing to do. But it’s important to remember that senior care is one of the toughest and most stressful jobs you’ll ever have. With the proper support, planning, and patience, providing care for your parents in their golden years can be a less stressful and a more rewarding experience. If the person you are caring for is unable to make rational, clear-headed decisions about their health care, finances, or other aspects of life, seeking legal guardianship may be necessary to ensure their safety and quality of life. Guardianship is an option in cases where an older adult has not appointed a power of attorney for health care or finances and is incapacitated due to advancing age, illness or disability. Even if an individual has named a power of attorney (POA), guardianship may still be necessary if their POA is not durable, meaning it ends upon their incapacitation. We most commonly see family caregivers seeking guardianship for adults with dementia who did not make proper legal preparations for the future. To act as someone’s legal guardian or conservator, the individual petitioning for guardianship must go to court to have the person they are caring for declared incompetent based on expert findings. If they are ruled incompetent and the petitioner is a suitable caregiver, then the court transfers the responsibility for managing finances, living arrangements, medical decisions, or any combination of these tasks to the petitioner. This process often takes a good deal of experience to navigate smoothly. If family members disagree about the need for guardianship or who should act as a guardian, the process can be especially painful, prolonged, and costly. That's why an elder law attorney is often required in these situations. Reach out below to find out more.

As your Pittsburgh elder law attorney, we can help you with Medicaid planning, estate planning, wills and trusts, and many other legal matters involving older or disabled persons. Elder Law and Guardianship Our compassionate, caring and experienced attorneys help seniors and their family members navigate the difficult and complex journey of planning for their future. Our services protect you with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and medical documents. Our elder law attorney team focuses on assisting seniors and others with special needs – and their respective families – with asset protection and care planning. We also focus on many of the other complicated legal issues faced by seniors and those with disabilities. Nursing Home Decisions Learn More Cost of Nursing Home Care Learn More Nursing Home Neglect Learn More Caregivers Learn More Experience and Confidence Over the years, our Elder Law & Guardianship attorneys have successfully helped our clients navigate the world of eldercare and the planning required to be comfortable with late-life living situations. Planning for this stage of life is the most commonly overlooked and procrastinated aspect of estate planning, or life-planning in general, that we see. People often think they have all the time in the world to plan for these situations, but they sneak up on you quicker than you'd think. These are some aspects of eldercare we think you should consider: Caregivers: More than ever before, caregiving is becoming a significant part of everyday life for millions of families throughout the United States. As our population ages, more families are providing care for older adults at home, and an increasing number of people will require such care in the future. Nursing Home Decisions: Often, an aging parent or family member with a disability requires an intensive level of care and around-the-clock supervision, something that a caregiver is realistically unable to provide singlehandedly. That's when it might be time to start considering nursing homes or other alternative living situations that can help provide care. Medical Planning: Do you know what type of health care you would want if you became too sick to tell the doctor yourself? It's something most people don't want to think about but becomes a necessary planning step in your late-life estate plan once you reach that stage in your life. It's important to plan ahead for those situations because you definitely don't want to stumble into a medical situation underprepared. Medical Assistance Planning: As you research senior living options, you’ll discover not only are there different types of communities , but there are different types of financial and admission agreements as well. Understanding the complexities of financial planning for this stage of life will help you make an informed decision and create a smarter plan for the future. Late-Life Estate Planning: Failing to leave a plan for an estate means leaving loved ones unprepared for the decisions they will have to make, as well as the possibility of state and local laws creating obstacles in intended inheritance. Find out below how our elder law & guardianship attorneys can help you or your loved one navigate through this stage in life and make some very important decisions. Protecting Your Home from Nursing Home Costs Long-term care is expensive. As of 2022, the average cost of nursing homecare in Pennsylvania is over $12,000 per month. Health insurance and Medicare generally don’t cover long-term care. As a result, many become concerned over how they’ll pay for nursing care in the event they need it. Will they be forced to spend all their life savings and even sell their home to pay for care? Medical assistance is available to pay for nursing care. More than seven in ten nursing home residents in Pennsylvania utilize Medicaid assistance to cover the cost of care. Unlike other forms of Medicaid assistance, recipients of Medicaid for long-term care in nursing homes must pay back the amount they receive. The State can even recover from the assets of the recipient’s estate after death. This is especially concerning for individuals hoping to leave their home to their loved ones. Although owning a home (if it’s the applicant’s primary residence) generally won’t affect eligibility to receive Medicaid, the State can recover its costs by placing a lien on the home. A common strategy to avoid a lien is to transfer title to the home to the applicant’s children before applying for assistance. While this strategy may sound simple, it comes with significant risks. The timing and means of the transfer require careful planning. If you want to protect your home from nursing home liens, we recommend using a Life Estate Deed or House Trust. Download our free guide to learn more about how to protect your home and retain many of your home ownership rights for as long as you desire.

Planning for the succession of a business is one of the most overlooked aspects of business planning. Your business needs a plan for every situation you could encounter in your future. Succession Planning and Dissolution Every successful business owner has to deal with the subject of succession planning sooner or later. Who will take the reins when you leave? In business succession planning, time is either your ally or your enemy. You can spend time planning for succession during your active business lifetime, or postpone planning and wait until the more chaotic, uncertain, and expensive succession planning that typically occurs after a life-changing event or post-mortem when the choice is no longer yours. Think that succession planning is just a matter of selling your business? Think again. Finding a willing and able buyer for any business is rarely just a matter of hanging up a "for sale" sign. Our attorneys have worked with a wide range of businesses, including family-owned enterprises, to plan for succession or sale. We can help you strategically position your business to maximize its value and ensure a smooth transition during ownership changes. Local businesses sold to national retailers Joint ventures and real estate acquisitions for commercial properties Sales involving co-branding arrangements Business sales with complex contracts and real estate Purchases of bars and restaurants Transactions involving national franchises Partner buy-outs and subsequent business sales Business and real estate sales following litigation settlements

Rebecca A. Kuna Associate Attorney Rebecca was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 2000 after graduating from Duquesne University School of Law. She joined Fiffik Law Group in 2020 after practicing law representing the interests of individuals and businesses in private law firms and as associate general counsel to a major Pittsburgh corporation with sales in excess of $500 million annually and more than 250 employees. She also operated her own legal practice in Imperial, PA for 5 years before joining Fiffik Law Group. Rebecca provides legal counsel for her clients in matters involving Social Security Disability, Consumer Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Consumer Finance, and Collection. While Rebecca has dedicated many years to the legal field, outside of the industry, she enjoys spending time with her family including three children and three dogs. BAR ADMISSIONS & EDUCATION Pennsylvania Bar, 2000 Western District of Pennsylvania, 2000 Washington & Jefferson College, B.S. Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. AREAS OF PRACTICE Social Security Disability, Consumer Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Consumer Finance, Collection

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WRONGFUL DEATH If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, the attorneys at Fiffik Law Group can help your family pursue a wrongful death action against those responsible. Wrongful death lawsuits allow families to hold people or businesses accountable for their negligent or careless actions. These suits are often filed by a person’s estate as part of a catastrophic personal injury case where the defendant has died, including automobile accidents, drunk driving accidents, commercial truck accidents and medical malpractice cases. These suits can also be brought independently after the underlying suit has concluded. Many families have conflicts over the distribution of assets when settling the estate, and these battles can prevent them from being able to file a wrongful death action in time. Wrongful death claims have a two-year statute of limitations that begins with the death of your loved one. If the claim is against a city or county, this period of time is even shorter and comes with additional limitations. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in wrongful death suits, and they have the knowledge and ability to help your family recover the damages they deserve. Contact Our Personal Injury Attorney(s) Matthew Bole CALL US