What We Do
Founded in 2009, MAZURKRAEMER LAW GROUP is a boutique business law and consulting firm that represents a smart shift in the way modern business law is practiced. A small-sized, women-lead law firm, we are flexible, responsive, personal, and client-centered. We want you to succeed and our whole team is genuinely invested in your success and well-being (this is why we became lawyers!).
We are former large firm lawyers who pride ourselves on our top-notch technical skills and legal scholarship.
Our mission is to be go-to business lawyers for life for our valued business clients. We counsel middle market companies and non-profits at every stage of the business cycle. We help business owners, C-Suite executives, and non-profits navigate a broad range of business transactions (corporate, real estate, bankruptcy/restructuring) and litigation. Tech-savvy, business-minded, and legal scholars, we protect our clients and keep them connected and competitive in an ever-changing business landscape.
We solve your legal issues so you don’t have to waste your precious time on them.
How We Work
Our (6) cores values are:
Integrity
Justice
Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
Connection
Work-Life Balance
Results
As business people and lawyers, we are committed to integrity, customer service, and the pursuit of justice, excellence, and intellectual rigor. All lawyers have had extensive law firm experience working on high-profile, seven-figure matters. We are extremely proud of the work we do and the impact we have on our communities. We cultivate an open and supportive work environment: we like each other, we love our work, we connect with others. We value our clients, our team, our communities, our friends, and families. We work in a hybrid manner- partially in person, partially remote. Dedicated to work-life balance, we believe that it’s possible to be flexible enough for family, self-care and outside interests, while also remaining committed to completing sophisticated, high-quality work efficiently, effectively, and on time.
Meet Our Attorneys and Staff
Salene Mazur Kraemer, Esquire, CTA
Salene is the founding principal of MAZURKRAEMER, www.mazurkraemer.com an entrepreneurial business law and consulting firm. Your go-to business confidantes, the firm offers attentive legal and business consulting services, without compromising technical skill or experience. With offices in New York, NY, Weirton, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, PA, MAZURKRAEMER counsels entrepreneurs and small to middle market companies at every stage of the business cycle in a broad range of business transactions, particularly reorganization and general business litigation.
Salene concentrates her personal practice on Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy law, along with general business transaction work. She represents businesses and individuals in courts all over the country.
Salene earned her B.A. as a University Honors Scholar, and Masters in Business Administration, from West Virginia University, both magna cum laude. She earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law. Salene is Board-Certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. She serves on the Executive Committee and is Marketing Committee Chair for the American Board of Certification. She also serves on the E-Newsletter Committee for the American Bar Associations Business Bankruptcy Committee. An active business blogger and former turnaround management consultant, she earned a Certified Turnaround Analyst designation from the Turnaround Management Association. See blog: www.mazurkraemer.wordpress.com and www.steelvalleybankruptcy.wordpress.com. She has been named to the PA Super Lawyers list for several years and was named to the Top 500 U.S. Leading Restructuring Attorneys by LawDragon in 2022 and 2023.
Salene is a member of West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania State Bars.
In addition to practicing law, Salene is a portrait photographer and owns and operates Salene Mazur Kraemer Portrait. She became an accredited Associate Portrait Master by The Portrait Masters accreditation program in 2020. She specializes in contemporary portraiture, senior photos, and business branding. See her galleries here https://salenemazurkraemerphotography.pixieset.com/ She loves to reveal the extraordinary in the ordinary. www.instagram.com/saleneraemazur
Salene lives in Mt. Lebanon, PA, with her 3 kids, ages 16, 14, and 6! She loves to do triathlons and travel and is passionate about empowering business owners.
Direct Dial: 412.632.1498. ext 402
- Board-Certified as Business Bankruptcy Lawyer by American Board of Certification
- Law Dragon'''s 2021, 2022 Leading 500 U.S. Restructuring and Bankruptcy Professionals
- 2014 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for West Virginia Business & Bankruptcy Law.
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Super Lawyers List for Pennsylvania Business Bankruptcy Law
- Certified Turnaround Designate by the Turnaround Management Association
- Associate Portrait Master, The Portrait Masters.
EDUCATION
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | Villanova PA
J.D. 2000
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | Morgantown WV
M.B.A. Magna Cum Laude 1997
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | Morgantown WV
B.A. Magna Cum Laude 1996 University Honors Scholar, WVU Honors Program
BAR ADMISSIONS
Pennsylvania- Date of Entry: December, 2000
New Jersey: November, 2000
West Virginia: March, 2007
New York: March 2013 THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MCGLYNN, JR. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA|Philadelphia PA
Fall 1998
Judicial Extern
Performed research and drafting on a broad range of issues.
ASSOCIATIONS
- American Bar Association Business Law Section, Legislative Update Committee (2022-2023; Business Bankruptcy Subcommittee and Leadership Team, Assistant Editor E-Newsletter SubCommittee (2023-2025) and Co-Chair of the Membership, Marketing & Webmasters Subcommittee (2023-2025)
- American Board of Certification of Bankruptcy Specialists, Board of Directors, Chair Marketing Committee
- International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, WV Network (Founder, 2007) & Pittsburgh Network
- Friends of Flight 93- Board of Directors
Glenn Bartifay has been an attorney since 1993. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania state courts and has been admitted in the Western District Court of Pennsylvania and the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a licensed Pennsylvania title insurance agent and notary public.
Attorney Bartifay practiced with Alan Hertzberg & Associates from 1993 to 1996 and Hertzberg & Bartifay, P.C. from 1996 to 1999. In 1999, he formed Bartifay Law Offices, P.C., which had a practice emphasis in consumer bankruptcy and home retention, along with estates and trusts, real estate title, corporate formation and transactions, and civil litigation.
Attorney Bartifay has served as presenter several times for legal seminars on mortgage foreclosure defense. He has helped thousands of clients over the years with personal financial reorganization and retaining their residences. Attorney Bartifay served as corporate counsel for North American Title Insurance Company from 2013 to 2014 and for Assured Settlement Solutions, LLC from 2015 to 2019. He has been entrepreneurial in businesses other than law firms.
He formed Renaissance Settlements, LLC in 1999, which was a real estate settlement company that, at its peak, operated in thirteen states, had five offices, and performed three hundred closings monthly. He sold his interest in that company in 2007. He formed Attorney Partners Settlement, L.P., a Pennsylvania real estate settlement agency, in 2014 and merged it with Assured Settlement Solutions, LLC in 2015.
Attorney Bartifay invested in a dental practice known as Live Well Dentistry in 2021 through a dental services organization and sold his interest in that venture in 2023. He is a principal in Christian Real Estate Holdings, Inc.
He authored a science fiction novel which he hopes to publish in the near future.
Attorney Bartifay graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1993 in the top 25% of his class. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology in 1989 with a 3.7 GPA. Bartifay graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education in 1986 from Boise State University, where he was an Academic All-American and scholarship recipient.
He was a gymnastics competitor in college and coached that sport in Idaho and Canada before returning to his home state of Pennsylvania.
He lives in Wexford, Pennsylvania with his wife, is active in his church, and loves to travel, try the wonderful restaurants in the Pittsburgh area, and get in his exercise at the gym several times a week.
glenn@mazurkraemer.com
Direct Dial: 412.632.1498. ext 404
Glenn Bartifay
Renee Centurion
Renee Centurion is a litigator and business lawyer with a passion for helping companies and their employees thrive. She is also a trained labor arbitrator. Renee earned her B.A. from University of Pittsburgh. She earned her J.D. from William and Mary.
Renee spent the early stages of her career developing her skill set as a litigator at a large Pittsburgh firm. She represented clients in a wide range of complex commercial disputes, with a particular focus on matters relating to the banking and financial services, energy and transportation industries.
From there, she started her own construction law firm that provides a wide array of services to contractors, subcontractors, architects, designers, vendors and others in the construction industry. She advises them on the laws and regulations covering the construction industry, drafts the various agreements that they need to run their businesses, and advocates for them in legal disputes.
Renee is also the founder of Thriving Lawyer Wellbeing Services.
reneemarie@mazurkraemer.com
Direct Dial: 412.632.1498. ext 542
Sally Fallat
A Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania native and currently residing in Murrysville, Sally obtained her B.S. in Accounting from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sally began her career working at Mellon Bank in downtown Pittsburgh, first as a Credit Specialist in the Credit Policy Department and then, upon completion of the Bank’s credit training program, as an Analyst in the Institutional Banking Department, obtaining the Title of Officer. After raising three children and later running a gardening business, Sally joined Bartifay Law Offices in 2016 as a paralegal and marketing representative serving the Western District of Pennsylvania. At Bartifay Law Offices, her work centered on consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy as well as home retention, including mortgage modification services.
In 2023, she joined MAZURKRAEMER Business Law as paralegal, continuing her work in the bankruptcy and home retention fields. Her focus is to understand and empathize with client needs, discuss solutions, and answer questions to satisfy all client concerns. Client interactions begin with an initial client consultation and continue as she serves as the point of contact until representation is complete. She has had great success both working through the bankruptcy court’s loss mitigation portal and directly with mortgage lenders to modify and thus cure delinquent mortgages. Her greatest satisfaction is helping clients retain their homes.
In her free time, Sally enjoys gardening, long walks, serving with the children’s ministry at her church and spending time with her family.
sally@mazurkraemer.com
Direct Dial: 412.632.1498. ext 405
angela corrales
Angela Corrales is a professional located in the Philippines who brings valuable experience as a paralegal, having worked for a distinguished law firm based in North Carolina, United States. Her commitment to the legal industry is evident through her hands-on contributions and dedication to augment the success of legal operations.
Angela earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cebu Normal University in June 2018 which laid the foundation for her subsequent professional pursuits. Angela has also successfully completed the Psychometrician Licensure Examination in October 2018.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Angela is an enthusiastic reader who prefers the convenience of a Kindle for her literary adventures. An interesting aspect of Angela's life, is her prior engagement in classes and training sessions focused on data science, highlighting her dedication to remaining abreast of cutting-edge technological progressions.
In summary, Angela is a dynamic professional with a flair for data science, seamlessly blending legal acumen and psychological expertise. Her dynamic skill set, coupled with a passion for continuous learning, positions her as a valuable asset in the legal industry.
angela@mazurkraemer.com
Direct Dial: 412.632.1498. ext 503
betel asmelash
Betel Asmelash holds a degree in Business Management, which she earned from Addis Ababa University, reflecting her commitment to acquiring comprehensive skills in the field of business and management. Currently, Betel is immersed in her studies as she pursues an International Relations program in Poland, with her anticipated graduation set for 2025. This academic endeavor underscores her aspiration to deepen her understanding of global affairs and cultivate a nuanced perspective on international dynamics.
Betel's professional journey is distinguished by her nearly two years of dedicated service as a Sales Development Representative, where she honed her skills in sales strategies and client relationship management. Additionally, Betel has excelled in roles involving candidate recruitment and virtual assistance, showcasing her versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Betel finds enrichment in intellectual pursuits, such as delving into the depths of literature, where she discovers new perspectives and insights. Additionally, she nourishes her curiosity by immersing herself in the cultural treasures found within museums, where she explores art, history, and various expressions of human creativity. These activities not only serve as sources of personal fulfillment but also contribute to Betel's well-rounded perspective and continuous growth as an individual.
betel@mazurkraemer.com
Direct Dial: 412.632.1498. ext 211
ERIN WILSON
Erin Wilson is currently navigating the exciting challenges of her second year as a law student at Villanova School of Law. Erin’s academic focus lies in the Business Law Concentration, where she delves into the intricacies of the legal landscape surrounding business endeavors. As an enthusiast of legal discourse, she also contributes her insights as a writer for the Villanova Law Review, engaging with diverse perspectives within the legal community.
Before immersing herself in the legal field, Erin earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Scranton in May 2022. Complemented by a minor in Accounting, her undergraduate journey laid a robust foundation for her current legal pursuits. While law is a significant part of Erin’s life, there's more to her than case studies and legal briefs.
An avid reader, she find solace in the pages of a good book, often exploring various genres to broaden her horizons. When she is not immersed in legal research or buried in the pages of a book, you'll likely find Erin on the golf course. Golfing has become a cherished activity that she enjoys sharing with both family and friends.
As Erin continues her journey through law school, she looks forward to merging her passion for business law, commitment to legal scholarship, and diverse interests outside the legal sphere.