About

Provided by Blank Rome LLP

  • Premier 25-lawyer Pennsylvania labor and employment practice, in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh​
  • Work on all issues faced by in-house employment counsel, human resource managers, and executives
  • Skilled in defending employment litigation, both single-plaintiff and class action litigation
  • Regularly provide advice, training, and counseling
  • Expanded employee benefits and executive compensation capability
  • Handle traditional labor work such as collective bargaining and union negotiations
  • Clients include Fortune 500 businesses, middle-market companies, trade associations/non-profits

We have carved out a national reputation as a “go to” firm for high-stakes theft of trade secrets, restrictive covenants, non-compete, and unfair competition cases. We have a tremendous name in this area, and our work on these cases has resulted in landmark rulings and broken legal ground.

We are skilled in the highly complex wage payment area, and have an established body of experience in the areas of federal overtime challenges, including proper classifications for exempt status matters, avoiding “willful action” claims and defense of collective/class actions. The group also brings superior advice and defense to clients who also must respond to related state law age payment issues, including break time claims, holiday pay and overtime triggering requirements.

In employee benefits/executive compensation, we have vast experience in the benefits plan industry and deep knowledge of the private and public sectors.

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Pennsylvania

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome maintains a strong profile for its handling of complex trade secrets and restrictive covenant disputes, wage and hour claims, and class action defense. The team is also experienced across labor law matters such as contract negotiation and unfair labor practice disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Blank Rome LLP defended Canada Dry Potomac Corporation against putative class and collective action claims brought by a former employee alleging violations of the Virginia Overtime Wage Act.

Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Haller
1
Anthony Haller
1
Band 1
Anthony Haller has a leading contentious practice and regularly guides clients through race, age, harassment and wrongful discharge claims. He is also much sought after for advice on and representation in labor relations matters.
Daniel Sobol
4
Daniel Sobol
4
Band 4

Daniel Sobol is experienced in the handling of a wide range of labor and employment matters, such as labor arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations, as well as employment-related disputes.

Daniel's ability to quickly grasp complex issues, chart strategic objectives and execute on those objectives is outstanding.

Daniel is creative in providing options to balance legal risk and business objectives.

Leigh-Ann Buziak
4
Leigh-Ann Buziak
4
Band 4
Leigh-Ann Buziak garners praise for her strong disputes practice, which is particularly active in labor and employment litigation.

Her customer service is excellent.

Ranked Lawyers at
Blank Rome LLP

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Pennsylvania

Labor & Employment

Anthony Haller
1
Anthony Haller
1
Band 1
Daniel Sobol
4
Daniel Sobol
4
Band 4
Leigh-Ann Buziak
4
Leigh-Ann Buziak
4
Band 4

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