Greater Pittsburgh Region
Founder and President of boutique law firm specializing in business, employment and corporate law. Now practicing as a sole-practitioner. Serves as general counsel to numerous medium to small businesses. Represents public and private sector clients in the diverse areas of manufacturing, utilities, education, software development, pharmacy, medical equipment sales, real estate development, and nursing homes, Serves as labor and employment counsel to several public entities. Represented employers in matters before the EEOC, NLRB, federal Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, and state Department of Labor and Industry involving harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour issues, unfair labor practice charges, labor arbitration cases, workers' compensation and unemployment compensation claims. Negotiated numerous labor agreements. Negotiated and closed business transactions, including drafting of all appropriate documentation, in over 50 mergers and acquisitions. Successfully advocated clients interests in federal and state court litigation including successful appellate advocacy in the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc. v. Walsh, 246 F3d 233).
Process Engineer/Manager Process Engineering - Developed process plans from blueprints for efficient manufacture of machined parts; managed a department of 6 process engineers; team member on negotiating team for technology exchange agreements negotiated in the Peoples Republic of China. Labor Relations Manager - Responsible for administration and negotiation of all collective bargaining agreements.