Joel L. Frank

Amendment rights before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. A unanimous decision in his favor sparked a profound commitment to fight for victims of injustice. During his two decades of work with Philadelphia’s Community Legal Services, Mr. Goodman was lead trial and appellate attorney in countless landmark cases, including: The race discrimination class action lawsuit that opened up heavy equipment jobs for minority operating engineers and resulted in the payment of multi-millions of dollar...

Jared Bayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jared practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jared Bayer since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jared Bayer is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer is the founding partner of Horn Williamson & Collins and has devoted her more than 30-year career exclusively to construction law and litigation. Under Jennifer’s leadership, Horn Williamson & Collins has grown into a respected woman-owned construction litigation firm known for handling both residential and commercial construction matters arising from public and private projects. Her practice is defined by a combination of technical construction knowledge, practical lit...

William J. Leahy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized William J. Leahy since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William J. Leahy is held by other lawyers.

A Willig, Williams & Davidson partner, Linda M. Martin counsels and represents labor organizations and individuals in a broad range of labor and employment matters. She routinely advocates on behalf of her clients in state and federal courts, and before arbitrators and administrative agencies. Linda’s substantial professional experience includes labor practice proceedings, contract negotiations, ERISA litigation, employment claims and labor disputes, among other areas. In addition, ...

Diana Silva is a partner with Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, where she concentrates her practice in environmental litigation, including statutory contribution and cost recovery actions, toxic tort claims, contractual disputes, and administrative enforcement actions. She also counsels clients on environmental regulatory compliance matters, as well as permitting related to land development issues.

Kristine Grady Derewicz represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, ranging from proactive counseling to litigation, in both union and non-union settings. She has tried numerous discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act cases to successful resolutions, including mediated settlements and jury trials, and she has substantial knowledge of: Title VII and Title IX The Americans with Disabilities Act The Fair Labor Standards Act The National Labor Relations Act She appear...

Jeffrey S. Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Jeffrey S. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey S. Gross since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey S. Gross is held by other lawyers.

Lenard A. Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Lenard A. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Lenard A. Cohen since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lenard A. Cohen is held by other lawyers.

The Honorable Geoffrey W. Dlin (ret.) has returned to private practice and joined KK &O after serving more than 15 years as a Workers' Compensation Judge. As a judge, he decided thousands of contested workers' compensation cases and frequently taught other lawyers, judges and private organizations about workers' compensation matters. In addition to those traditional roles of a judge, Geoff developed a statewide mediation practice. His skills in settling workers' compensation cases were hi...