Mark Patrick Flaherty, former Allegheny County controller, dies from covid complications By Paula Reed Ward PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW 2022-01-05 Read full article on original website Comments / 0 See all What are your thoughts? .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { I am an Eagle Scout, graduated from Central Catholic High School, earned a B.S. padding-left: 10px; position: relative; She previously served as the Allegheny County Controller. color: white; .infobox p { I have successfully argued on appeal. background-color: #db0000; } A minimum donation of $10 gets you access to a downloadable spreadsheet of TDG's 2023 Dynasty Baseball Rankings!. I graduated from Oliver High School and playing football there gave me the opportunity to attend Westminster College on a football scholarship which presented me with many opportunities. The litigants before me, whether involved in a serious criminal case, a civil suit, a landlord-tenant issue or a summary traffic case, are dealing with a major life event, and I treat them as such. A public defender must "Speak for the voiceless, and bring justice to the dispossessed." A judge, however, must be the one to then *listen* for justice to be done. Family: My wife is an attending physician at UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh. 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. Ohio Northern University School of Law, 2007. These ratings are earned. He was 59. height: 50px; According to his sister Mary Flaherty, Mr. Flaherty, 57, died Monday around noon at UPMC. I have been in multi-defendant, multi-week trials. background-color: #f4f4f4; Within that frame of leadership, I would also point to my demonstrated independence and ability to work across what some consider to be divides, as uniquely shown through my record. color: white; font-size: 0.9em; I humbly believe I am qualified because of my 34 years of courtroom experience. } .widget-key { I approach our varied and complex cases with an open mind from their inception until conclusion. I advocate for those suffering with issues stemming from autism, opioid addiction, injustice and foster care. A primary was scheduled for May 18, 2021. 57 Charlie Morton Atl. } } .non_result_row { 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. I sat as judge of the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court (presided over criminal, domestic violence, child sex assault, underage drinking, occasional homicide, traffic, housing, dog court, arraignments, set bail, issued warrants); as PA LCB Hearing Officer; the 1st Black to simultaneously chair Pittsburgh City Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments (8 years); and am a mental health hearing officer for 26 years. Children in both systems deserve timely and appropriate interventions focused on ensuring their safety and maintaining their well-being. margin-bottom: .75em; } I have also sat on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Arbitration panel. font-size: 12px; .votebox-scroll-container { He was the son of former County Commissioner and Judge Jim Flaherty as well as the nephew of former Pittsburgh. It was the first time the federal RICO statute was used to prosecute a violent street gang. overflow-x: auto; This has prepared me with the full understanding of the laws that govern this state and this county. Mark is the son of Katy Flaherty and the late former Allegheny Commission Chairman and Commonwealth Court . 56 Jack Flaherty StL.

I have also served in the past as a judicial law clerk for three different common pleas court judges in both the criminal and civil divisions for approximately 30 years while maintaining a private practice. }) Mark Flaherty, 40, is the son of former county commissioner and Commonwealth Court Judge Jim Flaherty, and a nephew of former county commissioner and Pittsburgh Mayor Pete Flaherty. } Current Position: Owner and Managing Partner of Daffner & Associates, P.C. border: 1px solid #999; .race_header.democratic { }, 100); I am a 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and I am recommended to be a judge by the Bar Association. font-style: italic; This training will prove invaluable if I am to be elected to the bench. top: 2px; padding-left: 10px; My endorsements include, Stonewall Democrats and the Gertrude Stein Political Club, as well elected progressive officials. I have a lifetime of public service providing free legal services for the poor, promoting justice with programs like the 100 Lawyer Program, Neighborhood Legal Services & Pennsylvania Legal Services; and helping shape mediation in our region with my past participation on the Federal Advisory Rules Committee. He was 59. One dog and best friend, Vinny, a puggle. Public policy. width: 100%; .infobox { background-color: #f9f9f9; left: 0; Our campaign is run on a message of equality, heart and a true sense of compassion for people. } Ballotpedia features 395,417 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. I went to college at Thiel College. Mark is the son of Katy Flaherty and the late former Allegheny Commission Chairman and Commonwealth Court Judge Jim . background-color: #f9d334; "These people who are politicians before being judges, they have trouble with that." Daffner told the Tribune-Review he'd rather avoid the political side of running for judge. } JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS - ALLEGHENY. Instead, its about our court and the administration of justice here in Allegheny County. }) background-color: #003388; I am committed to the law, and if elected I will humbly serve from the bench as the type of judge litigants deserve and that I would want to be in front of as an advocate., Current position: Criminal Defense, adult and juvenile, Family: father, James Sheets; daughter, Tommie Caslin Sheets; sister Erin Sheets-Geary; sister-in-law Diana Sheets-Geary, niece, Izzy Alice Sheets-Geary, I am the best candidate because of my 20 plus years of experience in the courtroom. 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. Articles Cited by Public access Co-authors. .election_results_text { .votebox { Please, Municipal elections in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (2021), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mark_Patrick_Flaherty&oldid=8286470, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas candidate, 2021, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. .outer_percentage { Allegheny County Bar Association rating: unqualified, Although I have never been in politics, my father is Pete Flaherty (deceased), the former Mayor of Pittsburgh and former Allegheny County Commissioner. I am running to continue to provide the fairness we need on the bench. } My goal as a judge would be for families to have the opportunity to be heard on a level playing field, to leave their hearings with confidence in the system, and to have peace with the result whether its their preferred outcome or not., Current practice area: Mainly criminal law, Past practice area: Civil, Family, Criminal. As a mother of five, soon to be an empty nester as my youngest graduates high school this month, I have become well versed in conflict resolution, traits that have served me well at the dinner table as well as the courtroom. He has negotiated the purchase and sale of thousands of Pennsylvania liquor licenses and worked at the forefront of the PLCB's push for modernization. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 18, 2021. Duquesne University School of Law, 1993, JURIS, Editor. ) ) ) No. height: 100%; Two adults sons, Ted, 30, and Ben, 28. I believe I possess a unique combination of experience, skills and temperament that aid my ability as a judge. The positions I have held in government have forced me to make decisions, often subject to public scrutiny, that required a degree of moral courage. Because I am someone who grew up and worked with people from all parts of this county, I will be able to relate to all these individuals from all the communities in Allegheny County as they come before me and I am asked to make judgments. Allegheny County Bar Association rating: not recommended at this time. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Pat Flaherty has a broad civil litigation practice, with an emphasis on corporate/commercial, securities litigation, international arbitration, class action defence, product liability, intellectual property, and privacy. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { I was born and raised here in Allegheny County attending the West Mifflin Public Schools. 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