Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Employee
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Eric A. Shore is a dedicated personal injury and disability attorney who has spent more than 25 years helping everyday people and their families navigate complex legal challenges. As the founder of the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, he has built a nationwide reputation for securing justice and maximum compensation for clients who have been injured in accidents, denied disability benefits, or wrongfully terminated from their jobs. Throughout his career, Eric Shore and his team have helped over ...
John E. Black III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John E., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stuart W. Davidson has represented labor unions and employee benefit plans since graduating from Harvard Law school in 1982. Stuart began his legal career by successfully defending the pension rights of state employees in a case that was ultimately decided by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. During Stuart’s legal career, he has been involved in representing a wide range of union workers, including musicians, longshoremen, machinists, steelworkers, firefighters, teamsters, police officers...
Deborah R. Willig has served as Willig, Williams & Davidson’s managing partner since the firm’s founding in 1979. A determined advocate for workers, Deborah has focused her practice on labor relations and employment law since 1976. As a labor and employment attorney, Deborah has been involved in representing a wide range of labor unions including teachers, and non-professional public school employees, public health, social, and recreation workers, firefighters, teamsters and o...
Attorney Richard M. Goldberg, a principal in the law firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, joined the firm’s Business Team in 1964 and is widely regarded as the dean of labor law in Northeastern Pennsylvania. A graduate of Dickinson College and Dickinson School of Law, Attorney Goldberg holds a Master of Laws degree from Temple University Law School. In 2006, he was given the President’s Award by the Luzerne County Bar Association for his service to the legal community. He is also...
Joseph Leeson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joseph, who practices law in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steven Yurkonis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Steven, who practices law in Frackville, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mary LeMieux-Fillery is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee. Mary, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan Konell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee. Jordan, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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