Mary H. Binker - Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA

Area of Emphasis

Mary Binker is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial, Energy and Natural Resources, and Real Estate groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Binkers practice focuses primarily on corporate and transactional matters, including negotiation of commercial contracts and real estate transactions.

Ms. Binker advises businesses of various sizes and complexity, in a broad range of industries including chemical, energy and real estate development, in their corporate contracting needs. She counsels clients on their day-to-day contracting needs such as procurement and service agreements. Ms. Binker also has experience assisting real estate clients in acquisitions, leasing, and management agreements.

Ms. Binker utilizes her business background to provide practical, yet creative solutions that reflect the challenges faced by her clients.

Background

Ms. Binker received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007, earning a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. She received her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and her M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburghs Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business in 2010.

While completing her graduate degrees, Ms. Binker worked for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division and the Insurance Fraud Section.

Prior to joining Babst Calland, Ms. Binker worked in the corporate and real estate business group of a mid-sized regional law firm.

Memberships and Affiliations

Ms. Binker was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2011. She is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar associations. Ms. Binker is a member of the Board of Directors for the Business Alumni Association of the University of Pittsburgh. She also is active with the Junior League of Pittsburgh.

Ms. Binker received a Best Lawyers?: Ones to Watch recognition from BL Rankings for Corporate Law and Real Estate Law since 2021.