Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Labor and Employment Law - Management
Daniel M. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Daniel M. practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel M. Miller since 2024. 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 Daniel M. Miller is held by other lawyers.
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...
Elizabeth A. Malloy concentrates her practice in the areas of employment litigation, employment law and serving as a neutral investigator of employment-related claims, as well as student complaints in the educational sector. Liz has represented employers in diverse industries in employment litigation, from single plaintiff cases to class action lawsuits. She has substantial experience with employers in retail, health care, energy, and manufacturing of all types. She has handled cases involvin...
Sunshine R. Fellows is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sunshine R. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Sunshine R. Fellows since 2026. 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 Sunshine R. Fellows is held by other lawyers.
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.
Casey Kurtz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Casey practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Casey Kurtz since 2024. 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 Casey Kurtz is held by other lawyers.
Daniel V. Johns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Daniel V. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel V. Johns since 2012. 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 Daniel V. Johns is held by oth...
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...
Terry Murphy has represented employers for more than 30 years in all aspects of labor and employment law, including: Discrimination and employment jury trials Employment class actions Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions Equal Employment Opportunity Commission litigation National Labor Relations Board proceedings Collective bargaining Labor arbitration Complex transaction advice He practices regularly in multiple federal district courts and has extensive knowledge of: Title VII The Ame...
Emilie R. Hammerstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Emilie R. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Emilie R. Hammerstein since 2024. 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 Emilie R. Hammerstein is held by other lawyers.
David J. Walton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. David J. practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Walton 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 David J. Walton is held by other lawyers.
Litigation Walter’s litigation work has been primarily in the civil area -- commercial disputes of all types, including trade secrets, real estate agreements, products liability, defamation claims, First Amendment access actions, business and employment contracts, non-competition provisions, wrongful termination suits, and discrimination and harassment cases. He has litigated numerous cases in the state and federal courts throughout the United States, including cases in Pennsylvania, Ne...
Ted Schroeder represents management clients in all aspects of employment and labor law, with a focus on employment law counseling and litigation before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board. Ted’s litigation practice is focused on representing employers in both single-plaintiff and class action employment disputes. He has litigated cases through trial in the jury, non-jury and emp...
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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