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Steptoe & Johnson PLLC says six associates joined during the third quarter
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC said six associates joined during the third quarter of 2026: Ciara Bartic, Antonio Cifuentes, Sydney Grimes, John Hosa, Kebin Lopez and Rebecca Shearer. The firm said one joined its Business department, two joined Energy and Natural Resources, and three joined Litigation.
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- The firm said Bartic and Hosa handle energy contracts and oil and gas title work in Southpointe, Pennsylvania.Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
- Steptoe & Johnson said Cifuentes focuses on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in Dallas.Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
- The firm said Grimes handles general litigation in San Antonio, while Shearer focuses on business litigation in Pittsburgh.Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
- Steptoe & Johnson said Lopez focuses on professional liability and energy litigation.Steptoe & Johnson PLLC