Thomas G. Servodidio chairs the Firm's Employment and Immigration Practice Group. For more than 20 years, Mr. Servodidio has represented corporate clients and individuals in all aspects of complex employment law and management labor relations. Mr. Servodidio represents businesses in all types of employment litigation, including the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge cases, wage and hour litigation, employment contract matters and restrictive covenant litigation. Mr. Servodidio also counsels businesses on a variety of employment matters such as the preparation of human resource policies, affirmative action programs, employee investigations, reductions in the workforce and OSHA citations. In addition, he represents management in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and handles collective bargaining negotiations as well as grievances and arbitrations under collective bargaining agreements. Mr. Servodidio also negotiates and drafts executive employment agreements for both employers and senior executives.

Mr. Servodidio is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, the Client's Guide (2006, 2007) as one of the country's top employment lawyers. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, he is a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia bar associations and the District of Columbia Bar.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Bucknell University (magna cum laude), he received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (cum laude) in 1987.

Areas Of Practice

Employment Law
Management Labor Relations
Employment advice and counseling
Employment Litigation
Restrictive Covenant Litigation
Trade Secret Protection
Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Wage and Hour Litigation
Affirmative Action

Representative Matters

On behalf of a national health care company, served as the Chief Labor Negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations involving unions such as SEIU, District 1199, CWA, IAM, and others. Also, handled representation and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and conducted numerous union election campaigns on behalf of management.
On behalf of a major footwear and apparel chain, successfully obtained summary judgment in a sexual harassment and retaliation case filed in federal court.
On behalf of a large manufacturing company, successfully obtained summary judgment in a race discrimination case which was affirmed by the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
On behalf of a national health care company, successfully obtained summary judgment in a race discrimination case which was affirmed by the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Obtained a trial verdict in favor of client after a four day trial before an administrative law judge which involved the issue of whether the provider of home health aides could discontinue providing aides to one of its clients due to the alleged harassment of its employees. The verdict was affirmed on appeal to the Commonwealth Court.
Obtained a trial verdict in favor of client after a five day trial before an administrative law judge on a joint employer issue. The verdict was affirmed on appeal to the PLRB.
Successfully prosecuted and defended litigation involving non-competition and other restrictive covenants in multiple federal and state court jurisdictions and in arbitration.
Provided advice and counsel to clients in the hospitality, health care, professional services, manufacturing, insurance and other industries on work force reduction issues resulting in significant savings for our clients and no ensuing litigation.
Prepared numerous affirmative action plans and represented clients in OFCCP compliance audits.
Successful defense of employment discrimination and wrongful termination cases in federal and state courts and before federal and state agencies.
Counseled clients on wage and hour compliance and litigated cases involving the white collar exemptions under the FLSA.
Counseled clients on the labor and employment issues arising out of mergers and acquisitions.
Counseled health care and educational institutions on tenure track issues, the modification of faculty and employee handbooks and various employment matters.

Professional Activities

American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association
The District of Columbia Bar
University of Pennsylvania Law School Inn of the American Inns of Court, 1996-1998

Admissions

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
District of Columbia
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of New Jersey
United States Court of Appeals for the Third and Fourth Circuits

Education

University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1987