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Thaddeus Mikulski Jr.
Fairless Hills, PA Employment Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Employment and Workers' Comp
The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America
Thaddeus "Ted" Mikulski is a passionate and committed advocate for persons who have been harmed or wronged by the acts of others. He represents individuals on claims involving employee rights, legal malpractice, consumer rights, serious personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights and workers' compensation. He also represents businesses in litigation and he counsels business owners on diverse legal matters including employment law issues, litigation avoidance, contract negotiations and insurance coverage disputes. As a former prosecutor, he also represents individuals charged with crimes and traffic offenses. In his thirty-seven years of practice, Thaddeus Mikulski has helped more than three thousand...
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Andrew D. Swain
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Consumer and Workers' Comp
Temple University Beasley School of Law and Temple University Beasley School of Law
Mr. Swain has investigated and recovered millions in compensation for those who have been catastrophically injured or who have died as a result of their injuries. He has successfully litigated claims involving medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, work-related accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other wrongful death and permanent disability matters.
The Swain Law Firm specializes in the following areas of practice:
* Catastrophic Personal Injury Matters
* Medical Malpractice
* Motor Vehicle Accidents
* Work Related Injuries & Worker's Compensation
* Construction Accidents
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Holly C Frey
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square, Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
Widener University Delaware School of Law
The Firm of Karpf, Karpf, & Cerutti, P.C. focuses on informing employees and former employees about their legal rights concerning the workplace and helping them to take swift legal action on their behalf when necessary.
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Ari R. Karpf
Trevose, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Have you been wrongfully fired?
Are you being treated unfairly at work?
In these tough economic times, it may seem that your employer has all the power. You may think that you have few, if any, rights against the actions of your employer. But this is simply not true. Federal, state, and local laws protect workers and regulate various aspects of the employer-employee relationship. Our employment attorneys in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York can advise you how these various laws apply to your situation.
Wages and overtime
Leave time
Hiring and firing
Discrimination and hostile work environments
Pensions and employee benefits
Workplace safety
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Scott L. Feldman
Doylestown, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Employment and Business
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Scott L. Feldman is a sole practitioner with offices in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Now in his thirty-first year, Mr. Feldman focuses his practice on Landlord and Tenant Law and Consumer and Commercial Collections and Litigation. He represents several large apartment complexes, and advises their rental managers and corporate personnel. He is a graduate of the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie-Mellon University and the Widener University School of Law, where he was a two-year member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Mr. Feldman is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey State and Federal Courts,...
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Jill L. Walsh
Doylestown, PA Employment Law Attorney
Employment and Business
University of Baltimore School of Law
Offering 25 years combined legal and human resources experience, representing individuals in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, employee benefits, reductions in force and wrongful discharge. I also develop/present training, and counsel employers on workplace investigations, employment decisions, policy development, and other employment matters.
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Jeffrey Jacob Goldin
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Real Estate
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Aggressive representation in and out of the courtroom. As a member of the litigation department at Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., I focus on ensuring my clients have zealous representation in all their matters. My primary practice focuses on; Personal Injury; Criminal Defense; DUI/DWI; Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; Contract Disputes; Employee Wage Disputes and Unemployment Appeals. I am a member of several legal associations such as the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.
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W. Charles Sipio
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Sq., Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Free ConsultationEmployment and Appeals
Widener University Delaware School of Law
W. Charles Sipio is an attorney at Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti P.C. Mr. Sipio's practice is focused primarily on employment law and federal litigation. He has litigated hundreds of employment and civil rights cases in federal and state courts against large and small employers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Mr. Sipio has considerable experience representing employees who have been subjected to unlawful discrimination in the workplace including unlawful sexual harassment by co-workers and supervisors. Additionally, he frequently represents employees who have been subjected to unlawful retaliation by an employer for engaging in protected activity. A significant portion of Mr. Sipio's practice...
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Timothy S. Seiler
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Rd., Two Greenwood Sq, Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Free ConsultationEmployment
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
The law offices of Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C. focuses almost exclusively in the area of employment law and civil rights litigation. Our offices service clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
Areas of Law:
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination
Employer Liability
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Termination
Race Discrimination
Sex Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Whistle Blowing
Family and Medical Leave
Restrictive Covenants
Wage and Hour Law
Overtime Claims
Severance Packages
Contract Law
ERISA violations
Timothy's Bar Admissions include: Pennsylvania State, New Jersey State, Federal Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania, District of New Jersey and Third Circuit Court of...
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Julia W Clark
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square, Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
Drexel University School of Law
I am a Partner with Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C. and have practiced with the firm for over seven years. I litigate in Federal and State Courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including in the District of New Jersey, the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania and in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. I have successfully handled trials, arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, EEOC mediations, unemployment hearings and many other employment-related matters.
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Andrew Sacks
Jenkintown, PA Employment Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Environmental and Workers' Comp
Dickinson School of Law
Attorney Andrew Sacks received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Grinnell College and his Juris Doctorate from Dickinson School of Law. He began his legal career practicing personal injury law in Philadelphia. Later, he began administrating legal service plans for large labor unions, servicing a collective membership of over 50,000 members and their families.
In 1994, Mr. Sacks purchased his employer's assets and launched Sacks Weston, LLC. The firm handles personal injury, medical malpractice, maritime matters, and significant efforts were devoted to toxic tort and environmental contamination litigation.
Sacks Weston, LLC pioneered N.O.R.M. litigation, which resulted in the largest, single-landowner verdict in...
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Harold M. Goldner
Fort Washington, PA Employment Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Business
Boston University School of Law
Mr. Goldner’s practice is devoted to relieving sources of conflict and stress in the workplace. He handles employment discrimination claims on behalf of both employees and employers from filing of claims through trial, verdict and appeal. He prepares human resources policies and procedures for employers as well as offering training to employers and even fellow lawyers on employment claim avoidance. He drafts and interprets restrictive covenants and other professional contracts both on behalf of those businesses seeking to secure their assets and for employees looking to make career changes, and enforces and defends these contracts in state and Federal courts....
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Marla A. Joseph
Jenkintown, PA Employment Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
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Virginia Lee Hardwick
Doylestown, PA Employment Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Employment and Business
New York University School of Law
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Timothy Patrick Brennan
Doylestown, PA Employment Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment and Workers' Comp
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Tim Brennan was raised in the coal region working in his family’s well known mom and pop restaurant. He began his legal career in the Lehigh Valley as a Bethlehem and Northampton County Solicitor. He currently lives in Doylestown and, in addition to his legal work, serves as a member of the Doylestown Borough Council.
Mr. Brennan graduated from Ursinus College in 2000, receiving his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Politics and a double minor in International Relations and American Studies. During this period he served two United States Congressional Internships with Congressman Joe Hoeffel and...
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Allison A. Barker
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square, Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
Villanova University
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Yinan Ma
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square
Bensalem, PA 19020
Free ConsultationEmployment
Villanova University School of Law
Ms. Ma graduated from Boston University. After college, she attended and graduated from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.
Ms. Ma is licensed to practice in state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as before federal courts in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey.
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Kent Petry
Warminster, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Consumer and Workers' Comp
University of Pennsylvania Law School
After over a decade of legal practice, our firm has established a broad spectrum of expertise to provide you with the best services, no matter what area of law. Our firm will bring world class experience, small town service, and unparalleled advocacy to every client.
The firm utilizes modern, mobile offices and up-to-date technology in order to save costs, improve service, and provide premier legal and client services.
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Dawn Marie Schulz
Doylestown, PA Employment Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Employment
Temple University
DawnMarie Schulz focuses her practice on Employee Benefits and Employment Law. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schulz worked for an employee benefits software management company, where she was Vice President of Administration and Compliance. She has counseled clients (large and small, public and private) on various matters related to Health and Welfare plans, COBRA administration and compliance, HIPAA and HITECH compliance, as well as, employment discrimination, FLSA, FMLA, and employee relations. Ms. Schulz is a graduate of Drexel University and Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law. While attending law school, Ms. Schulz served as the Director...
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Jeremy Cerutti
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square; Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
I am a compassionate and hard-working attorney who fights hard for my clients. I am a Partner with the law firm of Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C. I am an attorney at law in good standing who is licensed to practice in the State Courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey and in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. I graduated with honors from Rutgers Law School in 2005. Since then, I have been a licensed attorney for 14.5 years. I worked as...
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Katie Pilgren-Beatty
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(267) 249-1057
3331 Street Rd., Two Greenwood Sq., Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Mrs. Pilgren-Beatty is a Partner with the Law Offices of Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C., an employment discrimination firm. She has litigated claims under a number of federal and state statutes, including Title VII, 1981, the FMLA, ADEA, and ADA, the NJ LAD and the PHRA. She has also litigated wage and hour claims under both state and federal statutes. To date, Mrs. Pilgren-Beatty has been lead and co-counsel on a wide range of employment discrimination cases, taking multiple cases to jury verdict. Mrs. Pilgren-Beatty has also represented clients at the PHRC and EEOC level and in unemployment compensation...
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Michael A. Luongo
Doylestown, PA Employment Law Attorney
Free ConsultationEmployment and Business
Michael A. Luongo, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney in the firm's business litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, and municipal practices. Michael joined High Swartz after practicing in the litigation department at a prominent law firm in Blue Bell, PA.
Michael defend depositions, drafts and argues various motions, and served as first and second chair at trials. He represents his clients in a variety of commercial and business litigation matters, including:
Breach of Contract
Business Divorces
Construction Litigation
Execution & Enforcement of Judgments
Employment Litigation
Estates and Trusts Litigation
Will contest litigation
Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions
Breach of Warranties & Representations
Temporarily Restraining Orders
Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Ejectment
Land Use & Zoning Disputes
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Christine Elaine Burke
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Lawyer
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square, Ste 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
Rutgers University - Newark
Ms. Burke is a Partner with the Law Offices of Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C., an employment discrimination firm. The firm handles employment related matters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Ms. Burke has tried numerous federal jury trials to successful verdicts on the plaintiff’s side, and frequently litigates in federal courts throughout PA and NJ, and DE. Ms. Burke’s employment litigation background also includes appellate work, arguing before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, including one panel with retired Associate Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, sitting by designation. Ms. Burke’s appellate work in the Third...
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Amy Karpf
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Employment
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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David Korsen
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Lawyer
(215) 639-0801
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment
The law offices of Karpf, Karpf & Cerutti, P.C. focuses almost exclusively in the area of employment law and civil rights litigation. Our offices service clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
Areas of Law:
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination
Employer Liability
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Termination
Race Discrimination
Sex Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Whistle Blowing
Family and Medical Leave
Restrictive Covenants
Wage and Hour Law
Overtime Claims
Severance Packages
Contract Law
ERISA violations
David N. Korsen, Esq. is admitted to practice within the state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and within The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, The United States District...
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Robert Maizel
Jenkintown, PA Employment Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
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Andrew Ryan Olcese
Bensalem, PA Employment Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
Ext. 117
3331 Street Road
Two Greenwood Square, Suite 128
Bensalem, PA 19020
Employment and Arbitration & Mediation
Villanova University School of Law
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Jeremy C. Rosenbaum
Jenkintown, PA Employment Law Lawyer
(267) 625-8600
The Pavilion
261 Old York Road, Suite 302A
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Employment, Administrative, Business and International
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Adam Charles Lease
BENSALEM, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(215) 639-0801
3331 STREET ROAD
2 GREENWOOD SQUARE, SUITE 128
BENSALEM, PA 19020
Employment
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Brian Puricelli
Warrington, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
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Andrew S. Abramson
Blue Bell, PA Employment Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Employment and Arbitration & Mediation
Temple University Beasley School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
Andrew S. Abramson has been practicing law since 1989. In 1995 Mr. Abramson realized a life long dream to start his own law firm whree he concentrates his practice in employment law, helping employees fight unfair practices by their employers such as discrimination based upon age, race, sex, religion and national origin, sexual harassment, overtime and unpaid wage disputes and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Abramson also represents clients in unemployment compensation claims, severance agreements, executive employment contracts and disability and pension benefit claims. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Abramson was employed by a large...
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Casey Green
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business and IP
Villanova University School of Law
I have been an attorney for 20 years at a Philadelphia boutique law firm that offers high-quality services to individuals and businesses of all sizes.
We represent clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey in commercial and employment matters, contract negotiations including non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants, litigation related to trade secrets and intellectual property, and various disputes of all types and sizes.
At Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, I'm fortunate to work alongside some outstanding attorneys and have been part of significant outcomes, including numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements for plaintiffs, and dismissals and defense awards for defendants. We...
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Joel D. Rosen
Norristown, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Employment, Business, Patents and Trademarks
University of Florida
High Swartz Managing Partner Joel Rosen’s areas of practice include franchise law, business and commercial law, employment law, trademark/copyright law and commercial leasing. Mr. Rosen has counseled numerous businesses with regard to general corporate and commercial transactions, including formation, mergers & acquisitions, licensing, sales, and financing projects. Mr. Rosen’s corporate client base spans a broad spectrum of industries, including biotechnology, franchise, weight-loss, food and restaurant, consumer products, media and entertainment, software and technology, and nonprofit organizations.
Mr. Rosen presently serves on the Board of Directors of several nonprofit organizations, including The Hepatitis B Foundation, The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, The Baruch S....
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Mark Fischer Jr
Norristown, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Employment, Business and Real Estate
Villanova University School of Law
Mark Fischer is a business litigation attorney focusing his practice on representing businesses in breach of contract, payment collection, construction defect, and consumer protection disputes throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mark also represents local municipalities, property owners, and individuals in zoning and land development, code enforcement, real estate disputes, business transactions, and general civil litigation. Mark’s skills as an attorney center on his ability to represent the client’s best interests while maintaining a constant-eye toward efficiency and resolution.
Mark applies a business-oriented, customer service approach toward litigation. He has developed this mindset over his several years as regional counsel to a...
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David Matthew Cedar
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Employment, Environmental and Products Liability
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
David Cedar is the co-founder of Williams Cedar and prior founding member of the Cedar Law Firm, Merovitz & Cedar, L.L.P. and Merovitz, Cedar and Gruber., L.L.C. He is a graduate of Rutgers State University, School of Law, Camden (1992). He is admitted to practice in the bars of Pennsylvania (1993) and New Jersey (1992), along with various district courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. David Cedar was appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney (2001) a honor awarded to less than 1% of all attorneys...
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Bryan S. Arcé
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(215) 239-3036
1500 Market St
12th Floor, East Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Free ConsultationEmployment
Brooklyn Law School
Bryan was born in Los Angeles, CA. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Michigan where he received his Bachelors of Arts Degree. He obtained his Juris Doctorate law degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Mr. Arce is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Pennsylvania State Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law in the States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and the District of Columbia.
Prior to coming to the firm, Mr. Arce worked as a Judicial Intern for the Equal Employment Opportunities...
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Sidney L. Gold
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Temple University
Sidney L. Gold is a New Jersey and Pennsylvania employment lawyer with extensive experience counseling employers regarding compliance with Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA and FMLA. Mr. Gold has significant experience in representing both private sector and public sector employers, including state universities and municipalities in employment and civil rights matters. His labor law firm was lead counsel in the nationwide class action against Abercrombie & Fitch. Mr. Gold has written extensively on issues of employment discrimination and has authored many articles for the Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly. Mr. Gold has also given presentations on...
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David Mikel Koller
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Villanova University
David Koller of the Koller Law Firm in Philadelphia, PA concentrates on Employment Law, representing employees in all employment related matters including sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination and more. He accepts cases throughout both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
He prides himself on treating clients with respect and vigorously advocating for clients, regardless of background, race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Mr. Koller routinely pushes the boundaries of employment law, often making novel arguments on behalf of his clients. In a 2018 ground breaking 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals case, Minarsky v. Susquehanna County, Mr. Koller successfully argued for...
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Mandi B. Bucceroni
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(215) 495-6508
Cira Centre, 13th Floor
2929 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Employment, Business and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mandi B. Bucceroni, Of Counsel in the Firm’s Philadelphia Office, dedicates her practice to assisting clients, both individuals and corporations, with a wide range of Immigration and Nationality Law matters. Ms. Bucceroni works closely with clients to review all options of immigration relief and determine the best course of action.
Ms. Bucceroni has assisted numerous corporations and individuals with their immigration matters. She is committed to helping foreign nationals navigate the complex immigration process as efficiently as possible. Ms. Bucceroni has extensive experience representing clients throughout their Immigration proceedings in front of an Immigration Judge; assisting clients with immigrant and...
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Wayne Hamilton
Philadelphia, PA Employment Law Attorney
Free ConsultationEmployment, Business, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Temple University
Mr. Hamilton works to protect the rights of people who have been injured as a result of automobile accidents, defective products, unsafe equipment and machinery, work place and construction accidents, workers’ compensation claims, medical malpractice and any other serious personal injuries or accidents.