Peter Vaira, of counsel to Greenblatt, Pierce, Funt & Flores, was awarded a special commendation by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on Nov. 16 at the group’s annual White Collar Practice Seminar in Philadelphia.

He was commended for his many years of service on behalf of PACDL, particularly for his efforts to cause changes to Pennsylvania grand jury practice. The state Supreme Court’s Grand Jury Task Force is currently considering changes to grand jury procedure.