Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
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Natalie Klyashtorny heads the litigation team at Nochumson P.C. She has played a significant leadership role in the legal community, and has extensive experience as an attorney in the Philadelphia region. Her clients find it reassuring to know that when she walks into a courtroom, she has most likely already appeared before the presiding judge, knows opposing counsel, and understands how to work with them both. Natalie plays an active role in both the real estate and legal communities, and is...
Jackie represents a variety of employers, including manufacturing and industrial companies, television stations, hospitals, and universities, in both federal and state courts as well as before government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the National Labor Relations Board, and numerous state and local human rights commissions. Her practice includes advice on affirmative action, union avoidance, reasonable accommod...
Robert W. Cameron focuses his practice on representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law. In his traditional labor practice, he has handled unfair labor practice and representation proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and various state labor relations boards. He has represented numerous employers in: Collective bargaining Grievance arbitrations Union election campaigns Plant closings Relocations Reductions-in-force Strike injunctions In his employment law ...
Raymond A. Kresge joined Cozen O'Connor’s Philadelphia office in June 2006 as a member. He practices with the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. He has extensive experience in litigation and counseling on a wide variety of labor and employment matters, including a wide range of employment and benefits litigation. Ray’s employment litigation experience includes defending multiple discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims under federal and state law (in all ...
William J. Leahy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William J., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bob has been practicing law for more than 30 years, primarily in the area of labor and employment law. His clients range from global manufacturing companies to colleges, counties, municipalities, and school districts. He has extensive experience in Act 111 police and fire negotiations and arbitration. Bob has handled over 200 labor arbitrations and negotiated collective bargaining agreements with every major union representing private and public employees, including AFSCME, PSEA, SEIU, the Te...
Joe listens, counsels, and litigates to help clients resolve the problems they face with labor and employment law. He has represented employers in a wide range of labor-management issues, including contract negotiation and administration before mediators, fact-finders, and arbitrators. He has also represented employers in litigation before administrative agencies as well as federal and state court.Joe has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® list each year since 201...
Gary M. Tocci is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gary M., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas is co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Department and concentrates his practice on representing management in many aspects of labor, employment, and employment-related litigation. Tom’s traditional labor practice includes representing employers during union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and grievance arbitrations. He has represented employers in litigation involving race, sex, sexual harassment, age and disability discrimination, and against claims allegi...
Sarah A. Kelly concentrates her practice in employment law and employment discrimination law and related litigation, sexual harassment law, and in counseling employers on issues in labor and employment law. She has over 30 years of experience, both at leading law firms and as in-house counsel for two major financial services corporations. Sarah provides practical experience in managing and litigating the full range of employment law issues, from individual cases to class action lawsuits. She ...
Todd Ewan is a partner in the firm's Philadelphia office. Todd's practice focuses on defending employment related claims in federal, state, and administrative venues as well as advising clients on statutory compliance issues. He is routinely involved in cases in which discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, national origin, and/or religion have been alleged as well as cases in which former employees have claimed sexual harassment, breach of employment contract, defamation, and ...
John M. Cerilli represents employers with respect to all aspects of labor and employment law. His traditional labor law practice focuses on: The National Labor Relations Act Strikes and picketing Labor contract administration Arbitration Collective bargaining Union organizing Plant closings and mass layoffs Corporate transactions Wage and hour In his employment practice, John provides counseling and training on a wide range of employment matters, such as: Reductions-in-force Personnel policie...
Daniel P. O'Meara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Daniel P., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert W. Pritchard represents employers in wage and hour litigation, with an emphasis on class, collective and hybrid actions, in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He handles matters arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as state wage and hour laws. In addition, Rob counsels employers on wage and hour compliance, audits payroll practices and evaluates classification determinations. Rob’s experience includes appellate practice at the U. S. Court of App...
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