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Employment Law

The employment law attorneys of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin concentrate their practice on the representation of employers in all areas of employment-related litigation and counseling. Annually, our attorneys handle hundreds of employment matters for clients, including insurers and their insureds, self-insured Fortune 1000 companies, joint insurance funds, state governments and local municipalities. Litigation matters are handled in each of the jurisdictions in which we practice and cover the full range of employment-related claims under the relevant federal and state statutes and local ordinances. They include but are not limited to:

  • Age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Sex, race, national origin and religion discrimination claims under Title VII
  • Disability discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Section 1981 and Section 1983 civil rights claims
  • Common law wrongful discharge claims
  • Employment-related defamation claims
  • Claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and similar state statutes

 

In addition to handling employment law litigation matters, we provide our clients with a full range of advisory services in order to help them avoid litigation. These services include but are not limited to:

  • Staff training on employment-related topics at client’s location
  • Review and/or draft employment handbooks
  • Reviews of client employment policies/procedures
  • Advise clients on their specific, breaking employment issues, as they arise

 

A significant strength of our firm is the regional representation we provide insurers and self-insureds. We have 18 offices and can handle employment matters throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Ohio and Florida. The attorneys in the Employment Law Practice Group have the requisite local knowledge and experience to provide highly-skilled and effective representation to our clients who face employment-related litigation or have employment-related issues in any of those jurisdictions.

We always handle every case with a practical, result-oriented approach which balances strong representation of our clients with realistic cost containment. Our fees are very competitive, and we work with our clients to develop innovative alternative approaches to file handling and billing which oftentimes result in significant savings to our clients.

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May 16, 2013
Federal court dismissed all of plaintiff's claims with the EEOC of race discrimination and retaliation. We successfully persuaded the court that the plaintiff failed to set forth any facts that would lead a jury to believe that hislay off was a...
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Feb 15, 2011
Attorneys obtained summary judgment on behalf of a hotel in a race and national origin discrimination action.  The plaintiff initially pursued remedies through the state Human Relations Commission, alleging that her separation from employment --...
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Aug 2, 2010
Attorney obtained a pre-answer motion to dismiss in an employment discrimination matter. The attorney defended the administrative proceedings and investigation before the Human Rights Commission (the "Commission"). The claimant alleged that he was...
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Sep 22, 2008
Attorneys obtained summary judgment in a case where the plaintiff, a former teacher, sued the insured, theboard of education, claiming that she was subject to discrimination and harassment on the basis of her age. The plaintiff's evaluations...
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Aug 25, 2008
Attorneys obtained Summary Judgment in an employment discrimination action. The plaintiff sustained a shoulder injury while working as the assistant cafeteria manager for defendant. Plaintiff began to receive workers' compensation, which she still...
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Aug 6, 2008
Attorney obtained an arbitration award in favor of the defense, on behalf of a nursing home involving a personal injury claim filed by a contract nurse. The Plaintiff alleged that due to a dangerous and defective condition in the workplace, she was...
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Jul 28, 2008
Attorney prevailed on a Rule 12 Motion, which resulted in the dismissal of Plaintiff's amended complaint against the borough. Plaintiff was a former borough water operator who was suspended from his employment in September 2005. Plaintiff filed a...
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Apr 17, 2008
Attorneys obtained a dismissal of a complaint filed with against an insured by a former employee alleging discrimination by the failure to accommodate her disability and eventually terminating her employment after she requested an accommodation....
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Mar 4, 2008
Attorney obtained summary judgment an insured law firm where a part time female associate claimed that she was discriminated against because of her status as a working mother. The court dismissed the plaintiff's claims for discrimination, hostile...
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Mar 4, 2008
Attorney secured a Rule 50 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law. The court found that the plaintiff's claim for hostile work environment based on race could not go to the jury where plaintiff had insufficient evidence that her suspension for...
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
In Dukes, the Supreme Court was tasked to address whether the most expansive gender discrimination case was properly certified as a class action in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. There, the class plaintiffs were current or..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The plaintiff filed suit against his employer, the New Jersey state police, alleging he suffered an adverse employment action based upon his objection to the racist and sexist practices of the department. He asserted claims under both the New Jersey..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The plaintiff filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against his former employer following his termination as a nursing home administrator. As the nursing home administrator, the plaintiff was responsible for the overall management of the facility and..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The plaintiff initiated a collective action on behalf of herself and all similarly situated individuals, alleging that the employer violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) by implementing a policy subjecting certain employees to an automatic..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The Third Circuit upheld summary judgment in favor of an employer who terminated the plaintiff's employment after he expressed anger concerning the employer's offer of a lower paying position and after it learned that he was accessing blocked..., Case Law Alert - 4t Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The plaintiff filed a union grievance following his termination as chief of police of the Borough of Duryea. Pursuant to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between the police union and the borough, the plaintiff was reinstated as..., Case Law Alert - 3rd Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The plaintiff sued the County alleging gender discrimination and wage discrimination. In upholding a jury verdict in favor of the County, the Appellate Division held that a successor to the position can be used as a comparator in determining whether..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
Several years ago, Delaware amended the Discrimination in Employment Act to allow for a right to sue in the Delaware state courts. While most employment discrimination cases continue to be filed in the District Court for the state of Delaware, the..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Law Alerts • October 1, 2011
The plaintiff filed suit against her former employer and alleged that she was terminated for objecting to their fraudulent billing practices. The plaintiff asserted claims under the New Jersey Whistleblower statute (CEPA) and under the common law..., Case Law Alert - 4th Qtr 2011
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Defense Digest Article • September 1, 2011
New Jersey – Employment Law , Key Points: Constructive discharge is not necessary as a threshold to prove a CEPA lost wage claim. CEPA distinguished from LAD in proofs necessary to prove lost wage claim.   On June 9, 2011, a sharply divided New Jersey..., Defense Digest, Vol. 17, No. 3, September 2011
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Former Attorney General of Delaware joins Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
January 2, 2013
Philadelphia, PA – January 2, 2013 – Richard R. Wier, Jr., former Delaware Attorney General, has joined the law firm of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin and will serve as Senior Counsel in their Wilmington, DE office.  For the past twenty years, Dick Wier has headed his own firm in...
Seminar • Oct 11, 2012
Join our distinguished panel for lunch and a discussion on issues relating to employment practices.
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Seminar • Apr 24, 2013
New developments in employment law occur all the time, and it has never been more important for employers and employees to know how to protect themselves. This seminar will be presented by experienced professionals who will share their knowledge and...
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Seminar • May 2, 2013
Join us for this unique presentation on cutting edge employment issues. The seminar will feature a mock trial "Social Media on Trial - How Social Media Affects Employers" and a panel discussion "Cyber Data Breach - The Latest...
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Conference • Jul 18, 2013
The Pennsylvania Defense Institute is hosting its 45th annual conference on July 17-19 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The annual conference is an excellent opportunity to mix business with pleasure while obtaining continuing education credits....
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Chair

Thomas C. DeLorenzo
Chair, Employment Law Practice Group
(215) 575-2741
tcdelorenzo@mdwcg.com

Additional Contacts

Christopher E. Dougherty
Director - Professional Liability Department
(215) 575-2733
cedougherty@mdwcg.com
Lawrence B. Berg
Shareholder
(856) 414-6031
lbberg@mdwcg.com
Richard R. Wier, Jr.
Senior Counsel
(302) 552-4350
RRWier@mdwcg.com

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