With the stroke of her pen on November 3rd, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Judge Sarah C. Makin ended, in part, our client’s decade-long ordeal that began with his paralysis...
By Keld R. Wenge and Leslie Schumacher In the personal injury world, and in particular workers’ compensation cases, Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangements...
It is cliché at this point to note how the explosion of remote work has changed the workplace since the onset of Covid-19 in March 2020. The legal industry is no different, as...
Founding Partner Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. has been elected to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) Board of Directors for the 3rd...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that Best Lawyers has named 8 of the firm’s attorneys (one-third of the entire firm) 2023 Best Lawyers in America or Ones to Watch....
Reflecting on my time at Villanova Law, it was the opportunities to intern or clerk in law firms or pro bono organizations that were particularly memorable. The day to day of the...
By Shawn Lehocky and Dylan Pond Over the past year, the metaverse has been taking the tech world by storm. It’s the evolution of the internet that has tech CEOs like Mark...
CEO Shawn Lehocky has been included on City & State Pennsylvania’s 2022 Law Power 100 List. The List takes an in-depth look at the district attorneys, federal prosecutors,...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters has named 8 of the firm’s attorneys (one-third of the entire firm) 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers or Rising Stars...
Like many other members of the Philadelphia legal community, I was shocked when I first learned Slade McLaughlin had died. As fellow plaintiffs’ attorneys, whose firms had...
Philadelphia (Apr. 29, 2022) – Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP, the largest workers’ compensation and disability law firm in Pennsylvania, today announced it has opened two offices in...
You already know this, but it bears repeating. We attorneys are susceptible to mental health issues because of the strain the practice of law puts on our minds and our bodies. A...
Philadelphia (PRWeb) April 13, 2022 - Jerry M. Lehocky, a founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP, recently obtained a favorable decision from a Workers’ Compensation Judge...
Philadelphia (PRWeb) April 12, 2022 - Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP, the largest workers’ compensation and disability law firm in Pennsylvania, today announced it is accepting...
As many young attorneys will come to understand, one joy of being an attorney—and the key to becoming a successful one—is securing favorable results for your clients. These...
Thanks to the NCAA’s new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program college athletes who have long been restricted from benefiting from their athletic careers are finally able to...
Preston Norwood who was his team captain in high school in Dacula, Georgia — where he played on three regional championship teams, made the Academic All-State list, and was a...
Behavioral economists will tell you that incentives are effective at spurring action. Small businesses have loyalty programs offering you a free item after you’ve first purchased...
By Shawn Lehocky and Bryan Reilly Contingency law firms are businesses. They’ve always been, and they need to be run like one. Not having any sense of which aspects of your...
Kajal Alemo Kajal Alemo received her undergraduate degree from George Washington University and her Juris Doctorate from Villanova University’s School of Law. She is a member of...
The NCAA, the governing body that regulates college sports, made big news in the summer of 2021. A long simmering debate over access to financial opportunities for collegiate...
Recent evidence indicates that Paraquat, the active ingredient in several widely used pesticides, may cause serious harm to human brains and increase the chance of developing...
The year was 1956. Elvis Presley released his first two albums, Elvis Presley and Elvis. Philadelphia’s own Grace Kelly married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. The Supreme...
Studies have shown a link between exposure to the chemical glyphosate, the main ingredient in the common herbicide Roundup, and several cancers, particularly non-Hodgkin's...
Individuals living and working in the vicinity of a medical sterilization plant operated by B. Braun in Lehigh County, PA have been unknowingly exposed to a carcinogenic gas for...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to sponsor the 16th Annual Tee Off For the Kids fundraiser supporting Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA). This year, KCPA reimagined the annual...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is excited to join the Philadelphia Eagles as their Official Partner again this season. Prior to pre-season kickoff, the firm is thrilled to share our...
Pond Lehocky Disability attorneys Kajal Alemo and Dominique Ramer have been elected to the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Social Security Law Section Executive...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to sponsor the Building Trades Council 24th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The event will be held at...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to be the presenting sponsor a very special episode of the "John Dougherty Hour" on PhillyLabor Radio from 7-8 pm on Saturday, July...
Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, or exploited. Abuse can come in different forms such as -- physical, emotional, or financial. Nursing home...
When you’re an ally and can encourage others to come together as one it can create a positive and powerful work environment for everyone to thrive in. Being an ally is pertinent...
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer, you may be wondering what to do next. Medical providers will help you develop a...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Pond Lehocky Giordano knows first-hand the importance mental health plays in the lives of our clients. Pond Lehocky stands up for the...
Pond Lehocky Giordano partner, Melissa Chandy, will present a CLE at the Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s 39th Annual Auto Law Seminar on May 11 & 19, 2021. This CLE...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is thrilled to see families safely reuniting for Mother’s Day this year. We have updated our 2020 Mother’s Day Activity Book to include new games and...
Pond Lehocky is proud to honor nurses across the region on Thursday, May 6 during National Nurses Day. Over the past year, nurses have fought on the frontlines of the coronavirus...
Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner, Samuel H. Pond, along with colleague Dr. Matthew Marcus, from Healthbridge Chiropractic, sat down with former Eagles tight end, Brent...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is ringing the last call bell for its $5,000 Pond Lehocky Annual Scholarship. Pond Lehocky is honored to help students reach their full potential through...
When you think Philly, you think Eagles football. Pond Lehocky Giordano is an official partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, bringing the city's beloved football team together with...
Pond Lehocky Disability is honored to introduce each attorney during National Social Security Month. Each week the firm will share a video interview between a Social Security...
Former Eagles wide receiver and Pond Lehocky client, Freddie Mitchell, joins Partner Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. to discuss his football career, dealing with adversity, mental health...
Pond Lehocky Giordano attorney Kajal Alemo is returned to her alma mater, Villanova Law School, on Wednesday, April 14 to present as part of a panel presented by Phi Alpha Delta...
Pond Lehocky Partner Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. has joined the board of Kids’ Chance of PA (KCPA). Giordano has filled the seat of Partner Jerry M. Lehocky. “I am honored to be...
Pond Lehocky Disability is honored to introduce each attorney during National Social Security Month. Each week the firm will share a video interview between a Social Security...
Pond Lehocky Giordano partner, Melissa Chandy, Esq. will present a CLE on dispute resolution through the Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) during the 23rd Annual Personal Injury...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has always been the target of harsh criticism and misunderstanding. People who apply for SSDI often express shame over "asking for a...
Pond Lehocky Giordano will host a Facebook live on Thursday March 25, at 11:30 am where Founding Partner, Thomas J. Giordano will chat with Partner, Stephen R. Miller, about his...
By Michael J. Parker, Esq. This past fall, I shared my reflections after the passing of legend, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, I would be...
By Jerry M. Lehocky In my 30 plus years practicing law, I have had the pleasure of representing many nurses and healthcare professionals in their workers’ compensation claims,...
By Michael J. Parker In concluding the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee’s inaugural salute to pioneering Litigators and Jurists of Color, I considered it appropriate to...
Authority Magazine (Medium.com) exclusively featured Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Managing and Founding Partner, Samuel H. Pond, Esq., on being a leader in the legal industry. The...
In honor of Black History Month, members of Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are taking the time to listen and learn. We are proud to...
Pond Lehocky Giordano will host a Facebook live on Tuesday, February 23, at 11:30 am where Founding Partner, Thomas J. Giordano will chat with new Partner, Kevin E. Harcher,...
NBC10 Philadelphia, WCAU-TV, featured Samuel H. Pond, Esq. in an exclusive news report on Thursday, February 11. The news story highlighted the struggles families of front-line...
Pond Lehocky Giordano continues to fight for the injured and disabled. On this President’s Day, we honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his leadership and the lessons he...
Throughout Black History Month, Pond Lehocky’s DEI Committee has been committed to listening and learning. They asked our team what this important awareness month means to them....
In honor of Black History Month, members of Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are taking the time to listen and learn. We are proud to...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is the law firm that will always fight for the injured and disabled. We are proud to share the launch of our new billboards along I-95. If you drive passed...
In honor of Black History Month, members of Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee are taking the time to listen and learn. We are proud to present...
It is Home Office Safety and Security Week and Pond Lehocky wants to help employees stay safe while working from home (WFH). The he law firm has outlined what you can do to...
Pond Lehocky named Melissa Chandy, Frank Ciprero, Kevin Harchar, Andrew Ruder and Keld Wenge as partners effective January 1, 2021. They join the leadership ranks of Samuel H....
Although it may not have been a perfect season, we want to thank the Philadelphia Eagles for being a vital part of our self-care of the last few months. They helped bring...
As the holiday season comes to a close, follow these safety tips when opening, reviewing, and returning gifts. Products Liability and Risks With so much shopping, it is...
Pond Lehocky Giordano founding and managing partner, Samuel H. Pond, Esq., joins the 2021 Peggy Browning Fund Leadership Circle. Pond was a 2019 recipient of the Peggy Browning...
Jerry Lehocky, Esq., founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano, has been appointed for the second time to the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, beginning...
In honor of Human Rights Day, the Pond Lehocky Giordano will donate to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as part of the 4th Annual 25 Days of Giving Campaign. This partnership was...
Pond Lehocky Giordano will once again be spreading holiday cheer over the weeks leading up to the new year by contributing to local and national charities selected by the firm’s...
Pond Lehocky Giordano will once again be spreading holiday cheer over the weeks leading up to the new year by contributing to local and national charities selected by the firm’s...
Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner, Thomas J. Giordano, Jr., spoke at the virtual Live Well with Lupus series on Saturday, November 9, 2020. The Living Well with Lupus Series...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to partner with our friends at Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA) again this year to fill and send care packages to scholarship recipients as an...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that it has won four 2020 MarCom awards and received honorable mention in another three categories. Pond Lehocky was named a Platinum...
LANGHORNE, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of nurses have gone on strike at a suburban Philadelphia hospital, citing low staffing levels amid rising coronavirus cases. The walkout that began...
To celebrate National Scholarship Month, Pond Lehocky Giordano is accepting applications early for its $5,000 Pond Lehocky Annual Scholarship. Pond Lehocky is honored to help...
Pond Lehocky Disability attorney, Brynn Lapszynski, Esq., was recently named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the NYC Metro Area. This list is an honor reserved for those...
As the many companies push forward to return to a sense of normal, employers’ question if they can bring employees back to the office without legal repercussions. Pond...
Those in the military have risked everything to serve our country, leaving their homes and families and putting their lives at risk to protect us. Unfortunately, military service...
Pond Lehocky Giordano proud to announce that it has been named to the U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® annual Best Law Firms list for the 10th consecutive year. ...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to partner with our friends at Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA) again this year to fill and send care packages to scholarship recipients as...
Pond Lehocky Giordano launched the inaugural Promote the Vote campaign this year, signing up more than 30 first-time Election Day volunteers. Each attorney and staff member who...
Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner, Jerry M. Lehocky, will join Michael J. Parker, the head of firm’s long-term disability department, to teach courses as part of the “Law...
BY MARK SHERMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS, WASHINGTON — Even before Election Day, the 2020 race was the most litigated in memory. President Donald Trump is promising more to come. The...
Samuel H. Pond, the Managing Partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano, appeared as a special guest on the new PhillyLabor Show on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT on Saturday, October 10, at 7pm....
Thrive Global joined Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Operating Officer, Jackie Donovan, for a conversation about why you should ’Focus on your strengths’. This interview is part of...
Thousands of needy families will be getting meals this holiday season after Pond Lehocky Giordano exchanged their printers for food donations. In partnership with Fraser Advanced...
As our community and country prepare for a unique Election Day, Pond Lehocky Giordano remains committed to Promote the Vote. We’ve teamed up with The Voter Project to bring you a...
Authority Magazine and Medium.com sat down with Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Jennifer Heinz, for a conversation about being a woman in leadership for...
One of the largest workers’ compensation settlements in the nation was obtained by Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner, Jerry M. Lehocky, at $4.4 million. Lehocky fought for...
Pond Lehocky Giordano has been Promoting the Vote this election season to honor our democracy and hard-fought freedoms. Our partners took to our nation’s historic stomping...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Managing Partner, Samuel H. Pond, awarded the 29th annual Marie Pond Memorial Scholarship through the Torresdale Boys Club on October 8 to local student,...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is committed to fighting injustice not only in the courtroom but also by voting. That’s why we have launched Promote the Vote, which provides each Pond...
Pond Lehocky Disability attorney Andrea Burns wrote a column for Pennsylvania Law Weekly and Law.com dissecting How Covid-19 Threatened to Derail the Social Security Disability...
Managing partner, Samuel H. Pond, was honored last month with the unveiling of the new Samuel H. Pond Classroom and Courtroom at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Pond,...
Pond Lehocky Giordano recently challenged Philadelphia law firms to join their efforts on Elections Day and offer any staff who volunteer on November 3 a paid day off as part of...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to support 43 Oak Foundation as a hole sponsor for their upcoming Charity Golf Outing on October 19 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course. The firm has...
Samuel H. Pond, the Managing and Founding Partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano, spoke as a special guest on the inaugural episode of New Labor Show with Joe Dougherty Jr. and Joe...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is promoting the vote this year by providing all staff and attorneys with a paid day off to volunteer as poll workers, election protection monitors, and...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s founding partner, Thomas J. Giordano, joined the director of the Civic Alliance on Litify’s Patriot’s Day Liticast, Let’s Power the Polls: How We Can all...
Thrive Global joins Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Operating Officer, Jackie Donovan, for a heartfelt conversation about how women leaders are addressing the needs and challenges...
Pond Lehocky Giordano has been named the #1 Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party...
While the pandemic has impacted millions of people and organizations nationwide, Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA) is forging ahead with virtual and compliant in-person events...
By Michael J. Parker, Esq. September 18, 2020 is a day that ended with the tragic news of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Friday night announcement came while I...
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the final draft of the United States Constitution, under which “We the People” formed...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s managing partner Samuel H. Pond will be teaching for his fourth year as a Professor at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. His class, “Workers’...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to protect working parents who wear invisible capes during the ongoing pandemic. Working parents deserve the best representation now more than ever...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to stand with our union brothers and sisters as we honor National Construction Worker Appreciation Week. We remain committed to serving and...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to stand with our union brothers and sisters as we honor National Truck Driver Week. We thank the Teamsters who have remained on the front lines of...
Pond Lehocky Giordano honors those who sacrificed to serve at ground zero on 9/11 and are still suffering from the effects. Many of these first responders fall into high risk...
Pond Lehocky Giordano will present at the 2020 B.PHL Innovation Fest about Workplace Safety 2.0: New Challenges in the Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Work Environments. Managing...
Authority Magazine sat down with Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Operating Officer, Jackie Donovan, for a candid conversation about how women leaders are addressing the needs and...
As Official Partners of the Philadelphia Eagles, we are proud to reveal our new commercial exclusively to our community first. The team that prevails is very meaningful for us,...
Pond Lehocky Giordano donated 10 workstations to local non-profit, Share Food Program, ahead of International Day of Charity on September 5. The firm, which recently...
In observance of Labor Day, our law firm will close at 3PM on Friday, September 4, and will also be closed on Monday, September 7. Our offices will resume normal business hours...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt on businesses throughout the nation. As many businesses start to open back up, it is important that all employers take extra medical and...
Pond Lehocky Giordano attorney Ruxandra M. Osgood appeared as a special guest on the August 3 episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk 860. Osgood will...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s founding partner, Thomas J. Giordano, Esq., joined Thrive Global for a conversation about being a leader who can endure the ebbs and flows of business...
Pond Lehocky Girodano founding partners Jerry Lehocky and Thomas J. Giordano hosted a webinar for members of Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals...
Pond Lehocky Disability attorneys Kajal Alemo and Dominique Ramer have been selected as officers for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Social Security Law...
Thrive Global and Authority Magazine joined Pond Lehocky Giordano’s founding partner, Thomas J. Giordano, for a conversation about being a leader who can endure the ebbs and...
Thomas J. Giordano, Jr., Esq., founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano and Pond Lehocky Disability, was featured in the national magazine, Healthline, which covers a wide range...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is pleased to announce that three partners and several associates have been named to the 2021 Best Lawyers in America© list. Managing partner Samuel H....
The head of Pond Lehocky Giordano short- and long-term disability practice, Michael J. Parker, was published on Healthline for sharing his expertise on disability benefits...
Pond Lehocky Giordano continues to put our clients, many of whom are fighting on the frontlines of the ongoing pandemic, first. In an effort to boost spirits, Pond Lehocky...
In a move to help law firms in the United States thrive in a remote business model, Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of LegalOps Shawn Lehocky appeared on...
A Pond Lehocky client and her story make international headlines after The Guardian publishes an exclusive article, highlighting the work managing partner Samuel H. Pond does and...
Pond Lehocky Girodano founding partners Jerry Lehocky and Thomas J. Giordano hosted a webinar for members of Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals...
Thrive Global and Authority Magazine sat down with Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Operating Officer,Jackie Donovan, for a conversation about being a woman in leadership for their...
Thomas J. Giordano, Jr, Esq., founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano and Pond Lehocky Disability, contributed to Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust expert...
In a move to help law firms in the United States thrive in a remote business model, Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of LegalOps Shawn Lehocky will appear...
So, I knew of the magnanimous Congressman John Lewis, but I have come to realize since his passing that I had no idea exactly how prolific his fight for civil rights was....
While the pandemic has impacted millions of people and organizations nationwide, Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA) is forging ahead with virtual events to provide...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s managing partner Sam Pond hosted the firm’s ninth live Facebook Q&A with Sean C. Flaherty, managing partner of the New England based law firm, Keches...
Report from HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will foot the cost of postage for voters to mail in ballots in November’s general election, officials said Friday, a move that...
Report from DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is notifying about 25,000 workers that their jobs could be eliminated in October because of plunging demand for air travel, adding to...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond hosted the firm’s tenth live Facebook Q&A with Dr. Nirav Shah, the Princeton Brain & Spine Medical Director and board-certified...
Report from NEW YORK (AP) — Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic...
Pond Lehocky Giordano attorney Ruxandra M. Osgood will appear as a special guest on the August 3 episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk...
As society faces times of uncertainty and unrest through the continued pandemic, Pond Lehocky Giordano remains committed helping put injured and disabled workers’ lives back...
Pond Lehocky associate Andrew F. Ruder was published in ALM Media’s PA Law Weekly for his article, Workers’ Compensation in the New World of the COVID-19 Pandemic, which...
Report from NEW YORK (AP): Jana Jumpp spends eight hours a day updating a spreadsheet — not for work, but a recent hobby: figuring out how many of Amazon’s 400,000 warehouse...
The head of Pond Lehocky Giordano’s long-term disability department, Michael J. Parker, hosted the first-ever long-term disability Facebook Live Q&A where viewers...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Samuel H. Pond was featured in USC Shoah’s 2019 annual report this month for his work as a member of the Next Generation Council. Pond has been a...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner, Samuel H. Pond, spoke with The Hill, a national publication, as an expert on workplace violations and worker...
Pond Lehocky Giordano attorneys Kajal Alemo and Melissa R. Chandy hosted the firms first all-female led Facebook Live Q&A where viewers asked questions about how the hearing...
The head of Pond Lehocky’s long-term disability department, Michael J. Parker, will host the first-ever Long-Term Disability Facebook Live Q&A where viewers asked questions...
Pond Lehocky’s Chief Financial Officer, Bryan Rielly, was published by Global Banking and Finance Review for his commentary piece entitled “Change or vanish: the financial...
Report from consumer.ftc.gov: We’ve been telling you about the scams related to COVID-19. But now we can tell you even more about the scams happening in your neck of the woods....
Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner Jerry M. Lehocky will appear as a special guest on the July 6 episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk...
In observance of Independence Day, our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 and will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6. As you observe our nation's 244rd...
Starting out with just six attorneys, Pond Lehocky made a promise over a decade ago – they would help ALL workers get the holistic care they deserve. The firm has proven it can...
As Pond Lehocky approaches its 10th anniversary, the law firm has launched the firm’s first ever Diversity and Inclusion Committee in honor of Pride Month and to fight social...
Pond Lehocky has been named by The Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work, marking the seventh time the firm has received the honor. Making the list...
Pond Lehocky managing partner spoke with Legal Toolkit on the evolution of workers’ compensation law and how today’s unique circumstances under COVID-19 has brought new layers of...
Pond Lehocky is proud to join the Eagles again this season as Official Partners and kick the season off strong. To get you prepared, we’ve created three Eagles backgrounds for...
As Pond Lehocky approaches its 10th anniversary, we are pleased to announce the creation of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The committee will be co-chaired...
Social distancing has brought unique challenges, including distancing from family on special days. As many across the country start to loosen stay-at-home orders, Father’s...
This year, the city of Philadelphia has declared Juneteenth an official holiday. At Pond Lehocky, we are committed to listening and are taking this opportunity to learn more...
Pond Lehocky attorneys Kajal Alemo and Melissa R. Chandy will host the firms eleventh Facebook Live Q&A where views can ask questions about how the hearing process has...
Pond Lehocky founding partners Jerry Lehocky and Thomas J. Giordano will host a webinar for members of Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals...
One-third of U.S. nursing homes have been cited for violating federal regulations. A recent government report found that 1 in 3 nursing home residents suffer from harm of some...
Report from consumer.ftc.gov: The FTC continues to seek out and warn sellers who peddle so-called Coronavirus treatments with no proof they work. If you see an ad that says a...
While the pandemic has impacted millions of people and organizations nationwide, Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania (KCPA) is forging ahead with a virtual event to provide...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond will host the firm’s tenth live Facebook Q&A with Dr. Nirav Shah, the Princeton Brain & Spine Medical Director and...
The last three months have been a challenge for our community as the pandemic continues to take a toll on many Americans across the county, including here in Pennsylvania. We...
Republished from ftc.gov: A large-scale scam involving phony unemployment benefits claims has been making headlines. Criminals, possibly based overseas, are filing claims for...
Pond Lehocky founding partner, Jerry M. Lehocky, will host a webinar on June 16 at 4:30 p.m. entitled “The Impact of Covid-19 on Workers’ Compensation and Treatment” with the...
An important piece of legislation pending before Congress would eliminate mandatory waiting periods that delay the receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits by...
In an effort to provide mental health relief to Americans who are feeling stressed and dealing with anxiety, confusion and fear, the nationally-recognized law firm...
June is LGBTQ Pride Month. To commemorate, Pond Lehocky will use its website and social media accounts to spotlight staff who will offer their perspectives as LGBTQIA+ in the...
Pond Lehocky founding partners Jerry Lehocky and Thomas J. Giordano will host a webinar for members of Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond will host the firm’s eighth live Facebook Q&A with Sean C. Flaherty, managing partner of the New England based law firm, Keches Law...
The backbone of this country has always been the middle class. However, over the past couple of years, the middle class has been diminishing, and along with it, the American...
As a firm that fights for the rights of workers’ every day, it is our duty to educate ourselves and stand with our clients, employees, and partners...
The head of Pond Lehocky’s short- and long-term disability practice, Michael J. Parker, was published in Pennsylvania Law Weekly and on ALM’s law.com for sharing his expertise on...
Pond Lehocky attorney Frank Ciprero will appear as a special guest on the June 1 episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk 860. Ciprero will be joined by...
Republished from GOVERNOR.NY.COM: Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that state and local governments will provide death benefits for...
Pond Lehocky’s founding partner, Tom Giordano, will host a Facebook live Q&A as part of the firms ongoing broadcasts during the pandemic. Viewers are encouraged to ask...
As more workers fall victim to Covid-19 every day, our attorneys continue to fight for these hard-working Americans. Even after the pandemic ends, the battle will not be over....
After donating and delivering meals to EMTs for National EMS Week, Pond Lehocky was featured on 6ABC News. Workers at JeffSTAT‘s new location in Philadelphia say it was the first...
After weeks of planning, to celebrate frontline workers, Pond Lehocky and Paganos Restaurant partnered to provide meals to emergency medical technicians for National EMS Week at...
Pond Lehocky wants to help employees stay safe while working from home (WFH) during the pandemic. In honor of National Work From Home (WFH) Day on Friday, May 22, the law firm...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond will host the firm’s seventh live Facebook Q&A with Dr. Alex Vaccaro, spine consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles and President and...
Pond Lehocky will donate more than 150 items of business professional clothing to Families Forward Philadelphia, the city’s largest not-for-profit emergency shelter for families...
In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closing early on Friday, May 22 at 3:00pm. Our offices will be also closed on Monday, May 25, and will resume normal business...
In honor Mental Health Awareness Month, Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond invited Dr. Leonid Polishuk for a discussion on mental and physical health during the pandemic...
Social distancing has brought unique challenges, including being apart from friends and family on special days. While the pandemic has inspired creative alternatives, it is also...
Thomas J. Giordano, Jr, Esq., founding partner of Pond Lehocky and Pond Lehocky Disability, has been invited to join Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive...
Pond Lehocky was featured once again on NBC10 News, this time for donating and delivering hundreds of meals to frontline workers at hospitals during Women’s Health Week. The law...
Originally published by The U.S. Department of Labor on 5/14/2020. WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued...
Originally published by The U.S. Department of Labor on 5/11/2020. Many Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak will benefit from new workplace protections and relief...
In a move to help law firms transition to a successful work-from-home business model, Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Samuel H. Pond, Esq., appeared on the world-wide distributed...
Originally published by The Associated Press on 5/13/2020. WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, a...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond will host the firm’s sixth live Facebook Q&A with Dr. Len Polishuck. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions regarding...
Pond Lehocky Disability Associate Brynn Lapszynski spoke with members of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Main Line support group on May 4 during a virtual...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which during the pandemic has taken a toll on many citizens. Mental health has long been associated with Social Security and long-term...
Fox29 Philadelphia, WTXF-PA, showcased the work Pond Lehocky staff members are doing within our community during the pandemic on their evening broadcast May 5. Two full time...
NBC10 Philadelphia, WCAU-PA, featured Pond Lehocky during their evening broadcast on May 6, National Nurses Day. The firm honored local nurses on National Nurses Day by...
By: Andrew Smith, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection FTC- Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the FTC has released dozens of warning letters against people...
Social distancing has brought unique challenges, including distancing from family on special days. Mother’s Day this year will look different for many mothers and families, and...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Samuel H. Pond spoke with Tom Jackson at Workers Compensation Experts this week to shed light on how long workers’ compensation benefits last. As...
To celebrate National Nurses Day, the largest workers’ compensation firm in Pennsylvania is buying $10,000 worth of lunches for hundreds of health care workers battling COVID-19...
According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Health, hospitals may begin to allow elective admissions and may begin performing elective surgeries and procedures if the hospital...
In celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week, Pond Lehocky's founding partner Jerry Lehocky thanked our nation's educators while thousands of viewers joined the...
Pond Lehocky founding partner Thomas J. Giordano has been selected to join The Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust. This elite group of professionals are an...
Despite the pandemic, thousands of Americans are finding ways to give back, including the partners of the law firm Pond Lehocky. As a joint effort with Share Food Program, Sam...
Pond Lehocky’s founding partner Tom Giordano hosted a live Q&A on Facebook with Dr. Scott Davidoff. Telemedicine and telehealth were the main subject of discussion. Viewers...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Samuel H. Pond will appear as a special guest on the May 4 episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk 860. The program will...
After the success of Facebook Live sessions, and to help people during the pandemic with legal issues, founding Pond Lehocky partner Jerry Lehocky will host a Facebook live...
As society faces times of uncertainty and unrest due to pandemic, Pond Lehocky remains committed helping put injured and disabled workers’ lives back together. To further its...
Have you had business interruptions due to COVID-19? We can review your insurance policy and help you recover lost revenue from the pandemic. Companies with business interruption...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Sam Pond joined president of the Transit Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 234 Willie Brown on April 15th for a virtual town hall. “We want to...
In a move to help law firms in the United States transition to a successful work-from-home business model, Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Samuel H. Pond, Esq., is appearing on...
As the construction industry prepares to resume work, the Wolf Administration issued guidance for all construction businesses and employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. ...
Following the success of the firm’s first-ever Facebook live on World Health Day, April 7, Pond Lehocky’s managing partner, Sam Pond, will hosted his second Facebook live...
Transplant patients are among those most susceptible to coronavirus as they are immunocompromised. Pond Lehocky is proud to partner with Gift of Life Family House during National...
Pond Lehocky’s founding partner Tom Giordano will host a live Q&A on Facebook with Dr. Scott Davidoff. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions regarding COVID-19, Social...
This week is the NFL’s Draft Week, and as an Official Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, Pond Lehocky is cheering on the birds. The Eagles have the No. 21 overall pick in the...
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- While the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the ways people can participate have significantly shifted due to the coronavirus. With some...
Despite the pandemic, thousands of Americans are kicking off National Volunteer Week this week, including employees at Pond Lehocky. As a joint effort with Share Food Program,...
A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul “Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start...
Our COVID-19 Task Force has been working diligently around the clock to bring you new information as the pandemic continues to unfold. By order of the Supreme Court of...
As the pandemic continues to unfold, our COVID-19 Task Force has been working diligently around the clock to bring you information. We have an important update below that will...
While millions of Americans have not received stimulus paychecks yet due to an IRS glitch, some of those being hit the hardest are Social Security disability recipients. Founding...
CBS3 Philadelphia, KYW-TV, featured Sam Pond and two Pond Lehocky clients in an exclusive news report on Thursday, April 16. The news story showcased the injuries some Amazon...
Community is a core value at Pond Lehocky. It is engrained in our culture as a firm and as humans. During the COVID-19 crisis, it was important to the firm that we continue to...
Following the success of the firm’s first-ever Facebook live on World Health Day, April 7, Pond Lehocky’s managing partner, Sam Pond, will host another Facebook live Q&A....
Pond Lehocky has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey...
Every day, many of our nation’s most vulnerable workers put on their armor to go to work. These essential workers are keeping our lights on, restocking our shelves with food, and...
If you worked for Hair Cuttery, or another Ratner Companies brand, you are entitled to pay for hours worked. Hair Cuttery ceased all operations across the country on March 21,...
By: Lois Greisman, FTC, Elder Justice Coordinator Michael Herndon, CFPB, Acting Assistant Director, Office for Older Americans FTC Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus...
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks. The payments are part of...
TELEMEDICINE is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology. It has become necessary to treat every day medical...
Pond Lehocky’s founding partner, Tom Giordano, will host a Facebook live Q&A following the success of the firm’s first-ever Facebook live on World Health Day, April 7....
If you are an essential worker on the front lines, it is important to know what steps you must take if you think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 while working: Immediately give...
Three Things You Might Not know About Sexual Harassment in the Age of #MeToo. Sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination. It violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
As courts have moved to a remote model during the pandemic, our attorneys and clients are continuing their cases and proceedings by video and tele-conferencing. To see a...
One-third of U.S. nursing homes have been cited for violating federal regulations. A recent government report found that 1 in 3 nursing home residents suffer from harm of some...
In celebrating World Health Day on Tuesday, Pond Lehocky’s managing partner Sam Pond thanked health care and other essential workers on the front lines as thousands of viewers...
Workers’ compensation is a benefit provided to employees who sustain injuries while performing work-related tasks. Many people working on the front lines—including nurses,...
Pond Lehocky associate Keld Wendge will appear as a guest today, April 6th, for a call-in episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk 860. The program will...
By MICHAEL TARM CHICAGO (AP) — The orders seem prudent in the bid to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus: Don’t go out, don’t gather with others and keep your stores...
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and SARAH SKIDMORE SELL WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 10 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past two weeks — a...
Our COVID-19 Task Force has been working diligently around the clock to bring you new information as the pandemic continues to unfold. By order of the Supreme Court of...
With the extension of “Stay at Home” orders due to the growing pandemic, many courts have moved to teleconferencing and digital operations. Here are some helpful tips for clients...
Pond Lehocky’s managing partner, Sam Pond, will host a Facebook live Q&A. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions regarding COVID-19, workers’ compensation, the Coronavirus...
Pond Lehocky Managing Partner Samuel H. Pond appeared via telephone as a special guest on WPHT Talk Radio 1210 AM Saturday, March 28 at 7PM. The program was hosted by Joe...
Our partners and our firm’s COVID-19 task force have been working diligently around the clock with government officials to learn more about closures and shutdowns that may impact...
As our community and country are faced with an unprecedented pandemic, we are here to provide legal advice and counsel in these most difficult times. At Pond Lehocky, we...
On Friday, March 27, the United States government signed into law the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES...
An open message from Sam Pond to doctors and health care workers: https://youtu.be/YrRvA21gin0 What does March 30, 2020, mean besides another than another day in the pandemic? It...
By: Alexandra Olson and Curt Anderson AP NEW YORK (AP) — A possible strike by Instacart workers highlights the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the grocery delivery...
Department of Labor The Department of Labor has released information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act), which requires certain employers to provide...
Social distancing has brought unique challenges. While pandemic has inspired new ways to adapt, it is also reinvigorating ways to stay connected. Our goal is to bring you peace...
By: Lesley Fair FTC We’ve warned consumers about Coronavirus-related scams, but businesses are at risk, too. Keep your guard up against these seven B2B scams that try to exploit...
DID YOU KNOW Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and workers’ compensation are two separate programs, so you can receive benefits for both if you qualify. With SSDI, you...
Pond Lehocky’s COVID-19 task force is working diligently around the clock to bring you the latest developments regarding COVID-19 and your employee rights. With many of our...
Pond Lehocky Managing Partner Samuel H. Pond will appear via telephone as a special guest on WPHT Talk Radio 1210 AM this Saturday, March 28 at 7PM. The live episode can be...
As the coronavirus continues to affect our nation, many Americans are concerned as to whether they will have an income to protect their family if the coronavirus impacts their...
As millions of Americans are impacted by the growing COVID-19 pandemic, our law firm and COVID-19 task force have been working diligently around the clock for you and have...
Our partners and our firm's COVID-19 task force are working closely with government officials to learn more about any closures that may impact your case. Managing partner Sam...
By: MICHAEL BIESECKER, MICHELLE R. SMITH and TIM REYNOLDS AP NEWS WASHINGTON (AP) — Celebrities, politicians and professional athletes faced a backlash this week as many revealed...
As Pond Lehocky remains committed to serving and assisting you through your work-related injury, we want to bring to your attention the possible impact that a layoff or furlough...
Your legal matters are important to us, as is your overall well-being. We appreciate your patience as we continue to monitor COVID-19 development and it's impact on our...
The coronavirus is, as we all know, a health crisis that our country hasn't previously faced. There are workers on the front line who are exposed to the community spread of...
Our partners and our firm's COVID-19 task force are working closely with government officials to learn more about any closures that may impact your case. Managing partner Sam...
As our law firm has been closely monitoring COVID-19 (coronavirus) developments, our COVID-19 task force continues to be vigilant in updating our contingency plans as the...
Our firm is monitoring COVID-19 developments and its impact on the health and safety of our clients, staff and referral partners. In staying proactive during this pandemic, our...
“Pond Lehocky is watching the coronavirus each and every day and what effect it may have on us, our family, friends and clients. We are getting updates every day, watching it...
COVID-19 UPDATE According to the Wall Street Journal, 33.6 million US workers could face a dilemma should they get sick during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and are...
March is Women’s History Month. To commemorate, Pond Lehocky Giordano will use its website and social media accounts to spotlight its female attorneys and executives, who will...
Pond Lehocky is proud to announce that the Philadelphia Business Journal has ranked it one of the city’s top law firms for the percentage of women attorneys. The firm ranked...
Pond Lehocky Managing Partner Sam Pond will be recognized as an award recipient at the 2020 Peggy Browning Awards. The award recognizes the commitment to the rights of workers...
Managing partner Samuel Pond will be appearing as a special guest on the Feb. 29 episode of Saturday Night Live with PhillyLabor on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. Co-hosted by Joe...
Pond Lehocky is again offering its annual scholarship to aid injured workers and their family members, friends and colleagues. The $5,000 annual scholarship is open to everyone...
Pond Lehocky associate Julie Fritsch will be speaking at the United Steelworkers Local 8041 members meeting on Feb. 18. She will discuss what union members should know about...
Pond Lehocky has made the Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of the largest Philadelphia law firms. The list ranks firms by the number of local attorneys. With 31 local...
Pond Lehocky associates Ashleigh Quinn Gallagher and Raphael Castro will be speaking at the Feb. 12 member meeting for Laborers Local 57. Gallagher will discuss what union...
Our firm's motto is "We put our clients first, always." You can rest assured that we are fighting for you each and every day. But our love for our clients goes beyond just...
Pond Lehocky associate Danielle Webb appeared as a guest on the Feb. 3 episode of the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk 860. The program was hosted by Joe...
The Trump administration is quietly launching an offensive to curtail the ability of Americans with disabilities to get the benefits they have earned. There are now at least...
Pond Lehocky Chief Strategy Officer Shawn Lehocky was recently featured in a Feb. 3 article by the Legal Intelligencer. He discussed how using technology can create efficiencies...
Pond Lehocky is thankful to its clients for trusting the firm to represent them. The firm’s motto is to put clients first, always. Its mission is to use a full-court press to get...
Suffering from a severe injury can tear your life apart. The physical pain, mental anguish and emotional upheaval can take their toll. An injury can leave you out of work and...
February is Black History Month. To commemorate, Pond Lehocky will use its website and social media accounts to spotlight staff members’ thoughts on the importance of black...
The Philadelphia Business Journal listed Pond Lehocky as one of the city’s top law firms for the percentage of women attorneys. The firm ranked fifth in the city on the list...
Pond Lehocky attended the National Trial Lawyers Summit Jan. 19-22 in Miami. The firm’s business development team attended the networking reception and manned a table to provide...
Pond Lehocky Chief Strategy Officer Shawn Lehocky was recently featured in a Jan. 27 article by the Legal Intelligencer, offering his insights into how the use of data analytics...
Pond Lehocky’s Chief Human Resources Officer Jennifer Heinz was recently interviewed by HR Technologist, discussing how the firm is fostering an inclusive workplace by adding...
Pond Lehocky senior associate Melissa Chandy appeared as a guest January 14 on the Who’s Who in PhillyLabor radio show on WWDB-AM Talk 860, hosted by Joe Dougherty Jr. The...
Recently, a teacher who spent nearly 30 years in Philadelphia classrooms disclosed that she has been diagnosed with mesothelioma—an aggressive and deadly form of cancer primarily...
Pond Lehocky is pleased to announce that all four of its partners and several of the firm's associates have been named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America© list. Managing Partner...
Pond Lehocky Associate Jason Kaner has authored an article published in the Pennsylvania Law Weekly discussing a recent Commonwealth Court decision finding that an injured NFL...
Pond Lehocky’s Chief Human Resources Officer Jennifer Heinz recently appeared on the HR Leaders podcast, discussing how the firm has built a winning culture by placing employee...
January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We recognize the extraordinary sacrifices law enforcement officers often make to just do their ordinary job—keeping us...
Pond Lehocky once again spread holiday cheer over the weeks leading up to Christmas by contributing to local and national charities selected by the firm’s clients, partners,...
Pond Lehocky associate Joseph M. Squadroni spoke to social workers Nov. 26 at the Gift of Life Family House, educating them about transplant patients’ rights to Social Security...
Pond Lehocky will once again be spreading holiday cheer over the weeks leading up to Christmas by contributing to local and national charities selected by the firm’s clients,...
The Social Security Administration has announced a modest 1.6 percent cost-of-living increase for benefits in 2020. The increase will affect the Social Security benefits received...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is again offering its annual scholarship to aid injured workers and their family members, friends and colleagues. The $5,000 annual scholarship is...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Managing Partner Samuel Pond appeared on the Oct. 8 episode of Executive Leaders Radio, a nationally broadcast program in which business leaders...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is celebrating its official partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles by giving away two tickets to the Dec. 9 home game against New York. Visit Pond...
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously passed a comprehensive bill raising the workplace standards for domestic workers. With the bill, Philadelphia becomes the largest city...
The new USC Shoah Foundation PSA is live and can be seen during cable commercial breaks by all Comcast subscribers! This important message is made possible by Pond Lehocky and...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Managing Partner Samuel Pond will be speaking at the upcoming 2019 Litiquest Conference in New York City. He will be discussing how law firms can stay...
An important piece of legislation pending before Congress would eliminate mandatory waiting periods that delay the receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits by...
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 were killed as a direct result of the terrorist attacks. However, that number only tell a part of the story. The horrific events of that day and its...
Managing Partner Sam Pond discussed the working conditions of Amazon warehouse employees is a recent op-ed article published by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The article focuses on...
Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, the world’s most widely used herbicide, has been linked by numerous studies to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the...
Pond Lehocky is on a mission to find better ways of leveraging new technology to keep the quality of its work high while minimizing the time spent on manual, low value tasks. A...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is pleased to announce that all five of its partners and several of the firm’s associates have been named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America© list....
Pond Lehocky is proud to be an Official Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles and watch the birds fly this season. Check out our Philadelphia Eagles boards around the city and find...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Chief Strategy Officer Shawn Lehocky participated on Tech Republic’s CIO jury this month, discussing the implementation of cloud-based technology in...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano has been named by PhillyLabor as the 2019 Who’s Who in Injury and Injured Workers Advocacy Program Firm of the Year. The award recognizes the firm’s...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano has been named by The Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 2019 Best Places to Work, marking the sixth time the firm has received the honor....
Follow our posts to see how we are keeping our commitment to our community through partnerships with charities, pro bono work, speaking engagements, professional leadership,...
Today is the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano, we want to bring attention to the work done to promote equal...
By managing partner Samuel H. Pond, PA Law Weekly. A few months ago, Uber and Lyft drivers around the world went on a 24-hour strike to protest unfair pay, the lack of...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano staff showed their support to union members and other demonstrators who rallied against the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital. Democratic...
As you celebrate our nation’s 243rd birthday with friends and family this holiday weekend, it’s a good time to reflect on what it means to be an American and be thankful for...
Starting out with just six attorneys, Pond Lehocky and Giordano made a promise to each other– they would help ALL workers get the holistic care they deserve. Just one...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano associate Kevin Harchar was named the inaugural Northeast Pennsylvania Man of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Eastern Pennsylvania...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano partner David Stern recently argued before an en banc panel of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, seeking to establish law that could benefit all...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Founding Partner Jerry Lehocky and associate Susan Nanes recently won an appeal in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in a dispute over attorney fees in...
By Eric J. Stark, Esq., The Legal Intelligencer If I were to sum up my impressions and observations about being a young father while also managing a busy legal practice, it would...
The New York Times published an article June 12 discussing the projected Social Security shortfall, breathlessly calling it a “crisis” that is “threatening to undermine a central...
FDA News Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today ordered the manufacturers of all remaining surgical mesh products indicated for the transvaginal repair of pelvic...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Associate Nicholas Liermann appeared as a guest legal analyst on the The Dan Abrams Show show on SiriusXM radio. Nick discussed the recent criminal...
Pond Lehocky Giordano associate was recently appointed vice-chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Social Security Disability Committee. Feden joins Pond Lehocky partner...
Last month, Uber and Lyft drivers around the world went on a 24-hour strike to protest the effects of being classified as independent contractors. Unfortunately, that...
By managing partner Samuel H. Pond, PA Law Weekly. More than a century after the workers’ compensation system was implemented, it is becoming more evident that those suffering...
by Lisa Lake, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC It’s almost summer! Right now, you probably have beaches on the brain or you’re thinking about that long-planned trip abroad....
Pond Lehocky Giordano associates Kevin Harchar, Keld Wenge and Frank Ciprero have been appointed to the Hearing Committee servicing the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of...
By managing partner Samuel H. Pond, law.com. The core principle of our legal system is that all people, no matter their station in life, can bring their disputes to be heard in a...
Authorities are warning about a new scam in which imposters claiming to be Social Security Administration employees trick people into divulging their Social Security numbers and...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is proud to announce that Associate Erica Shikunov has earned a Master of Laws degree in trial advocacy from Temple University Beasley School of Law....
The Social Security Board of Trustees released projections last month showing the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund will remain solvent at current funding levels...
“One of the great joys in my career and life has been the opportunity and honor to teach. A few years ago, I was asked to teach a course in workers’ compensation and trial...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano helps put injured and disabled workers’ lives back together. To further its commitment to its clients, the firm is giving back with a scholarship...
In its 2020 budget proposal, the Trump administration is seeking more than $83 billion in total cuts to Social Security by 2029. Among the largest proposed cuts is one that would...
“‘Torn Apart’ came about because we felt that our clients’ lives are often torn apart when they have a work injury,” explains Managing Partner Sam Pond. Pond Lehocky hired artist...
Glyphosate, the main ingredient in the widely used herbicide Monsanto’s Roundup, has been linked by numerous studies to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system. The...
Hearing from clients, who are the foundation of our mission, drives us to become better advocates and continue to fight for the benefits they deserve. Visit our Client Stories...
The 31st annual Workers’ Memorial Day was April 28, 2019. On Friday, Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano attended PhilaPOSH’s ceremonies at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Hall....
It is becoming evident that the worker’s compensation system, which was supposed to provide a faster, cheaper and less adversarial way to resolve disputes between workers and...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is proud to be the 2019 Presenting Sponsor of Team Foster’s “Ruff Ride”— a 24-hour spin relay that raises money to pair injured and disabled veterans...
Visit our Client Stories page to hear Bill’s story.
Last month, a California jury awarded $29 million to a woman who alleged that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products caused her mesothelioma, an aggressive...
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Today is Tax Day. Hopefully, you’ve already filed your return but if you haven’t, you have until midnight tonight. Tax Day is a good time to look at your W-2 and paystubs and...
Visit our Client Stories page to hear Susette’s story.
The Trump Administration is reportedly working on a proposal to that will allow the Social Security Administration to use social media posts in evaluating whether claimants are...
Every day, injured workers, attorneys, witnesses, staff and judges convene at the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication at 8th and Arch Street in Philadelphia to air and...
We put our clients first, always. We will always stand up for them and make sure they get a fair shake. It is our duty as officers of the court to ensure they have equal access...
Equal Pay Day aims to bring awareness to the gender pay gap. It is commemorated this year on April 2, marking how far women must work into the year to match what men made in the...
At Pond Lehocky Giordano, gender diversity is not just a moral obligation, it’s good business, which is why the law firm is making gender and diversity a priority: Pond Lehocky...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano helps put injured and disabled workers’ lives back together. To further its commitment to its clients, the firm is giving back with a scholarship...
Changes in Social Security disability rules and regulations have trended toward making it more difficult for attorneys representing claimants to manage cases, evaluate the...
As the Law Firm that helps injured and disabled workers’ put their lives back together, Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano knows full well the toll a workplace accident takes on...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Partner Jerry Lehocky has joined the faculty at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law as an adjunct professor. Mr. Lehocky will be...
We are now helping clients with Social Security disability, workers’ compensation, short- and long-term disability matters in California. Associate Dominique Ramer runs Pond...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano wants to make sure you get home safely after toasting the patron saint this St. Patrick’s Day. We are not only there when you get hurt, we want to...
LOS ANGELES, March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a landmark mental health ruling, a federal court held today that health insurance giant United Behavioral Health (UBH), which...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is not just committed to fighting for its clients, it is also dedicated to fighting against the epidemic of intolerance and ignorance that is fueling...
Pond Lehocky Giordano welcomes Erica M. Wicas as a workers’ compensation associate. She has experience on the defense side of workers’ compensation matters. Her extensive...
Getting injured on the job can greatly impact your financial situation and personal life. As injury and disability attorneys, it is our job to understand every client’s...
At Pond Lehocky, gender diversity and inclusion is a special focus, especially during Women’s History Month. Utilizing diverse perspectives and fresh insights is a priority for...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a...
As American Heart Month comes to an end, Pond Lehocky would like to remind everyone that heart health is a never-ending commitment. Heart disease is the leading cause of death...
(from EEOC website) The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was subject to the lapse in appropriations that occurred from December 22, 2018 to January 26, 2019, which...
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling 1.7 million vehicles in North America to replace potentially deadly Takata front passenger air bag inflators. The move announced Wednesday...
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a sweeping new law that greatly expands employees’ rights to family leave. Some of the highlights include: The law expands the employers...
There is mounting scientific evidence that talc-based products used for feminine hygiene cause ovarian cancer. Meanwhile, new information coming to light shows that Johnson &...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is proud to announce that it is partnering with Community Legal Services (CLS) of Philadelphia to help bring free civil legal aid to low-income...
Know Your Rights In any general discrimination case, employees must report the conduct. If an employee quits due to bad conduct, it makes the case much harder to litigate. An...
Although employers and insurance adjusters often advise injured workers that they must abide by this “90-day rule,” this mandate could not be farther from the truth. In fact, one...
Pond Lehocky is celebrating hard-working nurses as Jan. 21-25 kicks off with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Week. Nursing is the number one occupation for nonfatal...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano honors the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., giving back to the community by partnering with the National Marrow Donor Program and Chosen 300...
With the third annual Women’s March taking place this Saturday, it is a good time to reflect on the state of women’s rights in the country and the challenges that still need to...
Associate Casey J. Schweppenheiser of Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano attended the first meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Inaugural Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar...
The U.S. Supreme Court handed a rare victory to workers this week, unanimously ruling that independent trucking contractors cannot be forced to arbitrate their disputes against...
At Pond Lehocky, our clients always come first. We are there for our clients throughout their case listening, guiding and advocating on their behalf during what can often be a...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano spread holiday cheer over 25 days in December by contributing to local and national charities selected by the Firm’s clients, partners, attorneys and...
As the partial federal government shutdown enters its third week, veterans may be asking what the effects might be on their benefits. The good news is that the shutdown should...
In an explosive exposé last month, Reuters reported that Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that its talcum baby powder contained cancer-causing asbestos but concealed that...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano congratulates the Philadelphia Eagles as the team again defied all predictions and defeated the favored Chicago Bears in a heart-stopping 16-15 Wild...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano welcomes experienced attorney Daniel E. Pierson to its workers’ compensation practice. Mr. Pierson works as an associate out of the Firm’s Pittsburgh...
Pond Lehocky has been using a cutting-edge platform for nearly two years: Litify; a cloud-based software system built with Salesforce by law firms, for law firms....
This is the Firm’s second annual 25 Days of Giving. Throughout December, the firm partners, attorneys and staff have been making donations, holding fundraisers, creating cards...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is not just Pennsylvania’s largest workers’ compensation and disability law firm anymore. It is a national law firm that can help with all your legal...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is celebrating another exceptionally successful year in 2018 and is looking forward to carrying the momentum through 2019. The year brought a new...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is the law firm that steers you in the right direction. So, the Firm will be helping you get around town over the next month. Pond Lehocky is...
As the holiday season winds down and 2018 draws to a close, Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano’s partners pause to thank the staff and attorneys that made this a highly successful year....
The Law Firm that puts its clients first gave several lucky clients a one-of-a-kind opportunity to have their holiday photos taken with Philadelphia Eagles mascot SWOOP. Pond...
With the federal government hurtling toward a shutdown, Social Security disability (SSD) and veterans benefits clients likely wonder how it will affect their cases and...
Pond Lehocky Giordano has been spreading holiday cheer over 25 days by contributing to local and national charities selected by the Firm’s clients, partners, attorneys and staff....
Back by popular demand, Pond Lehocky kicks off its second annual “25 Days of Giving” holiday event as a way for the Firm, its staff and attorneys to give back to the local...
By Guest Contributor, Alex EidenAttorney Alex Eiden works in Asbestos Litigation at Weitz & Luxenburg. Asbestos and Mesothelioma Exposure to asbestos can cause several...
A bill approved by the Philadelphia City Council last week in a 14-3 vote will require many retail, fast-food and hotel industry employers to provide workers with more consistent...
The Trump administration has recently moved forward with a proposal that could revive commercial use of cancer-causing asbestos. This would pose serious health consequences for...
Those who serve in the military risk everything to serve our country, leaving their homes and families and putting their lives at risk to protect us. But who protects them? The...
Black Friday, and its younger cousin, Cyber Monday, marked the beginning on the holiday shopping season, with droves bargain hunters descending upon both brick-and-mortar and...
Pennsylvania’s independent nonprofit workers’ compensation insurance rating bureau filed documents this week stating that premiums across the state were erroneously raised...
Pond Lehocky Giordano attorneys and staff took to the streets of Philadelphia to lend a hand to hundreds of local people in need this holiday season. On Saturday, November 17,...
Pond Lehocky staffers took some time out of their busy schedules to observe World Kindness Day. They handed out rally towels and smiles to passersby to brighten up a not...
What is TSGLI? TSGLI provides up to $100,000 of benefits to service members injured on or off duty after October, 2001. TSGLI stands for Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance...
Managing Partner Sam Pond does not only fight for his clients, but he also fights against hate crimes. As a part of his support for education, Sam and his wife attended the USC...
Attorney Erica Shikunov appeared on the television show Injured Workers of PA, which airs on Berks County Television network (BCTV), to discuss employment law, workers’...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano’s Partners offered their reactions to the historic 2018 midterm election results, which resulted in Democrats seizing control of the U.S. House of...
Attorney Nick Liermann is named a 2018 Veteran of Influence by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The award recognizes 25 veterans who have served their country honorably and are...
(ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of asbestos trust funds, concerned that the pots of money intended to help people exposed to the hazardous...
Temple University Beasley School of Law recently named Attorney Taylor Cohen as an Adjunct Professor for his hard work and dedication in co-teaching Partner Sam Pond‘s workers’...
by Amal Rafiq, Law Clerk Councilwoman Helen Gym, known for her human rights work with Philadelphia public schools, has recently introduced a bill to mandate employers of large...
As children venture out in search of candy this Halloween, Pond Lehocky wants to give everyone some tips to stay safe and enjoy the holiday. According to the National Safety...
In a recent interview with Reuters, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed social programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security for the $779 billion federal...
On October 13, 2018, Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano had the privilege of sponsoring the Race to the Estate 5K this October, which benefits Orthopedics at Nemours/A.I. DuPont...
Managing Partner Sam Pond and attorney Pasquale Bianculli address a group of 60 young union workers at the District Council 21 apprenticeship workshop. Sam gave an inspiring...
By Erica Shikunov, Esq. It has been a hell of a year for women in the work place. Last October news of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assaults broke and invigorated the #metoo...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2.8 percent boost in benefits next year as inflation edges higher. It’s the biggest...
On October 13, 2018, Associate Morty Cassidy will be serving on the panel of this year’s Bench-Bar & Annual Conference held by the Philadelphia Bar Association. Morty will be...
Samuel H. Pond is the Managing Partner of Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano, the largest workers’ compensation law firm in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the country. Pond...
Congratulations to Pond Lehocky Giordano partners and attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 list! This year marks Managing Partner Samuel Pond’s 13th consecutive...
Contributed By: Jordan Lam, Referral Specialist Amidst all of the special election drama taking place in the most recent round of midterm contests, there was one proposition in...
Pond Lehocky Attorney Morty Cassidy discusses insurance, work injuries, and subrogation in The Legal Intelligencer. Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Associate Maureen “Morty” Cassidy...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Associate Susan Nanes Contributes to The Legal Intelligencer. Should a construction employer seek to cut corners and avoid paying workers’...
“To think that you have changed over 100,000 lives, and the lives of their families, is a purposeful life.” Managing Partner Samuel H. Pond has been practicing workers’...
Pond Lehocky Giordano has been named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work by The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Firm has won the Best Places to Work award five times,...
The new PA court decision allows injured workers whose benefits have expired due to an unconstitutional medical evaluation to seek reinstatement. Previously, once an injured...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano Associate Raphael Castro was recently selected as a class member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Bar Leadership Institute. Raphael will be a...
Contributed By: Jordan Lam, Referral Specialist From paid maternity leave, to child labor laws, sick leave, and paid vacation, practically all of the rights that we consider...
As Americans celebrate the country’s 241st birthday this Fourth of July, Pond Lehocky wants everyone to stay safe and enjoy the holiday. When spending time with your family by...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is excited to inform our clients that we are now practicing Long-Term Disability at our Firm. The new Long-Term Disability department will be headed by...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that we are now practicing employment law in addition to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation, long-term disability and Social Security...
Managing Partner Sam Pond is hosting a groundbreaking new talk radio show called “The Legal Eagles w/Sam Pond.” The weekly broadcast will air every Sunday at 6pm on Talk Radio...
Associates Maureen “Morty” Cassidy, Christopher Fox, and Nicholas Liermann have all recently been appointed as Committee Members of the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of Team Foster’s “Ruff Ride,” an upcoming 24-hour spin relay in Philadelphia to raise money for pairing disabled...
This May marks the 30th anniversary of the start Managing Partner Sam Pond’s career as a workers’ compensation attorney. Sam has concentrated his practice in workers’...
Pond Lehocky Associate Nick Feden was presented with Joe Hand’s Golden Gloves Award. Nick received this award at the annual Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Eastern Regional...
Union Services Access announced the winner of the company’s 2017 Union Services Access (USA) Scholarships. The USA scholarship is awarded annually to the children of union...
This year, Pond Lehocky Giordano had more lawyers selected to the Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers® Rising Stars lists than ever before. In 2018, 12 attorneys were recognized for...
In his latest article for The Legal Intelligencer, Pond Lehocky Associate Raphael Castro gives advice to young lawyers who are just getting started in the legal field. His...
Associate Kaitlin Files was featured in the May 2018 edition of The Philadelphia Bar Reporter. Kaitlin presented a donation of $2,000 to Central Montgomery County Technical High...
Associates Kevin E. Harchar and Christopher C. Cara are the most recent Pond Lehocky attorneys to be certified as legal specialists in workers’ compensation law, marking 9...
In his latest article for The Legal Intelligencer, “Investigating the Claims Adjuster’s Investigation in Workers’ Comp Matters,” Pond Lehocky Associate Andrew Ruder suggests that...
Partner Tom Giordano, Jr.’s article was published in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter’s April 2018 issue, titled “Backlog of SSDI Claims, Is There a Solution?” The article discusses...
Pond Lehocky law clerk Andrew Warren was recently awarded the Irvin Stander Award from the 2018 Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Mr. Warren...
Associate Keld Wenge has been recognized as a 2018 Best Lawyer in the Delaware County by the Delaware County Daily Times. The readers of the Daily Times vote online for the...
Pond Lehocky associates Kajal Alemo, Ruxandra M. Osgood, Erica Shikunov, and Danielle N. Webb spoke at the Women in Law & Leadership summit in Philadelphia, hosted by...
Recently, Pond Lehocky’s Resident Nurse and Client Advocate, Maribeth Altiere, introduced the honoree of the 21st Annual Peggy Browning Fund Awards Dinner, honoring distinguished...
This week, Partner Tom Giordano moderated for a panel hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Social Security Disability Benefits Committee, “Justice Delayed: A Panel...
Associate Maureen “Morty” Cassidy recently spoke at St. Peter the Apostle School’s “Career Day,” hosted by the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia (CSFP). Ms. Cassidy...
Yesterday, February 11th, CNN broke an astonishing story: “California launches investigation following stunning admission by Aetna medical director.” The news exclusive...
Pond Lehocky is excited to announce the continued growth of our firm with the promotion of Associate Stephen R. Miller to Partner. Mr. Miller is the first attorney to join the...
Partner Jerry M. Lehocky was recently appointed to the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a three-year term commencing on February 1st, 2018. The Supreme...
In her latest article for The Legal Intelligencer, “Do Software Limitations Trump the Act?” Pond Lehocky Attorney Maureen “Morty” Cassidy explains how workers’ rights are...
Associate Alexis Handrich has joined the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association as 2018 Co-Chair. She has been an active...
Click here to listen to the full podcast. Partner Thomas Giordano, Jr. was recently featured in the 58th episode of Good Law | Bad Law, hosted weekly by Aaron Freiwald, Managing...
In her latest article for The Legal Intelligencer, “Employee or Nonemployee? That Is the Question in Uber Cases,” Pond Lehocky Attorney Susan Nanes discusses recent litigation...
For the sixth consecutive year, Pond Lehocky Giordano partnered with Gibson Temple Baptist Church to help those in need this holiday season. The Turkey Drive, which feeds...
In her latest article for The Legal Intelligencer entitled “Impact of Compromise and Release Agreements in Wake of ‘Zuber’,” Attorney Erica Shikunov discusses an employee’s right...
Pond Lehocky welcomes Raphael F. Castro as our newest workers’ compensation attorney. Mr. Castro has a passion for finding justice for Philadelphians; he has worked in the city...
For the seventh consecutive year, Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano has been selected to U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® annual Best Law Firms list. This prestigious award...
Pond Lehocky was a proud sponsor of the 43rd Annual Firefighters’ Memorial 5K in honor of Philadelphia Firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The very first Memorial Run...
On Saturday, October 28th, Managing Partner Sam Pond co-hosted The Labor Leaders Roundtable on Saturday Night Live with Philly Labor Radio. The show featured special guests Jim...
Pond Lehocky was a proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual Philadelphia PD vs NYPD Ballgame in support of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Survivors Fund Game. The game took place on...
Pond Lehocky is joining students from Strawberry Mansion High School’s Youth Court this fall to continue an ongoing legal mentorship program. Developed by Associate Kaitlin...
Pond Lehocky is a proud sponsor of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 5’s charity, A Lift For A Vet. The charity’s mission is to buy and install...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano’s newest office is now open. Located at Newtown Square Corporate Campus, 18 Campus Boulevard, Suite 100, Newtown Square, PA 19073, our firm’s...
Pond Lehocky was a proud sponsor of the 2017 Julius Erving Golf Classic in support of the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia. The event took place at the Logan Hotel in...
Partner Jerry Lehocky was recently inducted into the Freedom Area Educational Foundation’s Hall of Fame. A banquet was held on Saturday, September 23 to celebrate the 2017...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano is currently accepting applications for the Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano General Annual Scholarship and the Bi-Annual Scholarship for Friends, Family...
Managing Partner Sam Pond was invited to be a guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government class, “The Science of Politics: Who Gets Elected...
Managing Partner Sam Pond was appointed an Adjunct Professor at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. His class, “Workers’ Compensation,” focuses on the practical...
Veteran and Associate Nick Liermann was recently featured on CBS News for his charity, Team Foster, which organized the Foster 100 Bike Ride this past Saturday. This is the...
Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano was recognized for attorney diversity in The Legal Intelligencer for the third consecutive year. The article provides a summary of attorney...
Just days before their 82nd birthday, the Social Security Administration released a report on the state of the Social Security trust funds, which shows that the financial health...
