Willig, Williams & Davidson
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Firm News
September 2019 – Willig, Williams & Davidson

Attorney Happenings and Headlines

Willig, Williams & Davidson Lawyers Named Among 2020 'Best Lawyers in America'

The firm is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession's oldest and most respected peer-review publications.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes New Consumer Law Attorney

The firm is pleased to announce that Jessica Kolansky has joined the firm. Jessica concentrates her practice on finance-related issues on behalf of consumers, primarily residential foreclosure, consumer lending, and bankruptcy.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes New Workers’ Compensation Attorney

The firm is pleased to announce that attorney Kurt Kwak has joined the firm. He focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability.

Alaine Williams Presents at National Academy of Arbitrators Annual Convention

Alaine Williams participated in a panel discussion on the landmark Janus decision at the National Academy of Arbitrators 2019 annual convention held in Philadelphia.

Jonathan Krinick Serves as Instructor for Delaware Law School Intensive Trial Advocacy Program

Jonathan Krinick served as faculty for a seven-day Delaware Law School program designed to help law school students sharpen their trial advocacy skills.

Family Law Attorney Elizabeth Deegan Presents Training on Basics of Divorce in Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Deegan recently ran a training program for Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Jenkins Law Library.

Kathleen Tana Participates in Family Law CLE

Kathleen Tana recently participated in a CLE presented by the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Family Law Section regarding termination of parental rights in adoption.

John Bielski Named a 2019 ‘Unsung Hero'

John Bielski was named an Unsung Hero in The Legal Intelligencer's 2019 Professional Excellence Awards in recognition of work that helped to permanently enjoin Pennsylvania's Voter ID law.

Lauren Hoye Presents at AFT Pennsylvania Convention

Lauren Hoye recently discussed post-Janus litigation and related developments at the 2019 biennial convention of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Pennsylvania.

Irwin Aronson Serves as Keynote Speaker at Union Conference

Irwin Aronson, who serves as General Counsel for the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, served as the keynote speaker at the 12th annual convention of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation.



DevonCommonwealth Court Awards Unemployment Benefits to School Employee Who Voluntarily Quit Her Job

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, in a case called Devon Preparatory School v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, ruled that a former employee of Devon Preparatory School was entitled to unemployment compensation benefits after she voluntarily quit her job.


NLRBNLRB Targets Key Election Policies in Proposed Rulemaking

The National Labor Relations Board announced on August 9, 2019 a plan to significantly change three aspects of the Board's election rules. This process will officially begin on Monday, August 12, 2019, when the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in the Federal Register.




Philadelphia Fair WorkweekThe Protections of the Philadelphia Fair Workweek Employment Ordinance

Philadelphia has taken a big step forward in improving the lives of many retail, food, and hospitality workers in the city with the Fair Workweek Employment Ordinance.




Featured Practice Area: Criminal Defense

You never expect that you, or someone close to you, will ever be in trouble. Experience tells us that trouble too often has a way of finding us, our families and our friends. When that happens, you need an experienced attorney to help you navigate a criminal justice system arrayed against you. When you need someone to represent you in a Criminal Defense matter, call Willig, Williams & Davidson.



Social Security Disability Q&A - Did You Know?

Our firm often answers questions about workers' compensation. Here are some of the most frequently asked:

What is the difference between SSDI (or SSD) and SSI?

When should I apply for SSDI?

How do I apply for benefits?




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