McNees Wallace & Nurick continues to grow and strengthen its team with the addition of four former law clerks: Morgane Barry, Madison Butler, Sarah Meehan and Josiah Montgomery.

Key takeaways:

• Barry joins the firm’s Real Estate team in Towson, Md.
• Butler joins the Construction team in Lancaster, Pa.
• Meehan joins the Estate Planning team in Pittsburgh.
• Montgomery joins the Labor and Employment team in Harrisburg, Pa.

“Welcoming Morgane, Madison, Sarah and Josiah is an exciting next step for each of them and for our firm,” said McNees Chair Brian Jackson. “They bring valuable experiences and perspectives to their respective practices, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow their careers and build strong relationships with our clients.”

Barry is based in Towson and practices in the firm’s Real Estate Group. She advises property owners, buyers, sellers and lessees on commercial real estate transactions, including contracts, title review, due diligence and financing. She also assists businesses with real estate transfers and sales related to mergers and acquisitions.

Barry previously clerked with McNees’ real estate attorneys. She previously worked as a licensed title agent, assisting attorneys with title and deed reviews in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Barry earned her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University.

Butler works with the firm’s Construction Group in the Lancaster office, assisting owners, contractors and subcontractors in contract negotiations and disputes involving public and private projects. Her work includes purchase orders, contract terms, releases and waivers.

While earning her law degree from Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Butler previously clerked with McNees’ construction attorneys. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College.

Meehan practices in the Estate Planning Group from McNees’ Pittsburgh office. She assists individuals and fiduciaries with the preparation and administration of wills, powers of attorney, trusts and succession plans, as well as related litigation. Her work also includes advising corporate fiduciaries on risk management and Orphans’ Court proceedings.

Meehan previously clerked with the firm’s trusts and estates attorneys while earning her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She also earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Montgomery advises employers and HR professionals as a member of McNees’ Labor and Employment Group in Harrisburg, Pa. His work focuses on employment compliance and disputes, including drafting and implementing policies, compliance reviews and employment-related matters.

Before joining McNees, Montgomery clerked for the Honorable Michelle Sibert in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas. He earned his law degree from Penn State Dickinson Law and his bachelor’s degree from Grove City College.