Philadelphia Employment Lawyers

Sidney L. Gold and Associates is an outstanding Employment Law firm.  They are consistently ranked as the best Employment Law Firm in Pennsylvania, and Mr. Gold is consistently honored as a Super Lawyer. These accolades are well deserved, for many reasons, as I discovered first-hand in my case. First, they provided me with a free and thorough initial consultation. This is their standard practice.  Many other firms demanded upwards of $500 for an initial consultation, with no assurance that they would even accept me as a client. You can count on Sidney L. Gold and Associates to give you a free HONEST and REALISTIC assessment of your situation. If your chances of prevailing are actually very low, this will be explained to you. (Some firms, badly in need of clients, seem to be willing to take any case regardless of the merits. The LAST THING you want to do is pay legal fees in a case where you actually stand little or no chance of winning. See Sidney L. Gold and Associates first and you will not have to worry about this happening. I suspect that most of the unfavorable reviews on this site are from people who were told the truth regarding their situation and their realistic options, and that this was not what they wanted to hear.) Once I became their client, Sidney L. Gold and Associates took the time to really listen and understand my situation. Some other firms either concluded prematurely that I was wasting my time, while others suggested some immediate course of action before even considering many of the relevant details of my situation. (The devil is in the details, as they say!) In due course, working together, a realistic strategy was developed. If your situation has a chance of being resolved favorably, Sidney...

I had an employment discrimination experience regarding a preexisting condition that was exacerbated by overtime. The employer laid me off and then terminated me. After successful litigation by Sidney Gold and Associates, I won my case. I am a physician and since we have no union representation in these matters, having a well- experienced and assertive attorney helped me have a satisfactory outcome. I highly recommend Sidney Gold and Associates for your legal matters. -Client, P.P.  

I was hired for a mentorship opportunity at a large company. At first, they told me I'd be paid for the work. After a month on the job, I still hadn't received a paycheck. I know other interns that are being paid $10 per hour. The lawyers here took my call seriously and helped me file a claim to get the money I was owed. Thanks again! -Client, P.L.   

Neelima (Neelu) Vanguri is the BEST. EVER! I wish I could express to all of you readers, just how much love I have for her and her team.  Yes of course she went to bat for me - and won (that's no surprise), but the best part is that it wasn't just Neelu who made my family feel like we were finally being heard and that it was going to be okay. They are all warm, caring people who want to help you.  The honesty, the integrity, the depth, the clarity, the HEART that Neelu brings to this team is nearly life saving (and I mean that)...for real lets face it, when you have to consult with an attorney you're probably in a difficult place, and it's hard not to ramble and be emotional - but Neelu is Listening (capital L) and already plucking her way through information that we won't always know is vital or important but she doesn't miss a single beat.  Neelu has a calming presence and a wonderful personality; she is committed, extremely freaky smart, and always communicative. Her communication is super clear, well thought out, comprehensive - and she delivers it with kindness.  The right lawyer is crucial and if that is what you are reading this post for, you found her! There isn't a day that goes by I don't thank God for her and her group of amazing professionals. I hope this helps - take care, "if it's not okay, it's not the end" (DLK) -Client, D.K.

Sid Gold came highly recommended and he truly is fantastic to work with. Not only is he an incredible attorney but a thought leader on legal matters. I would highly recommend him! -Client, D.R.

Sidney Gold & his team have been instrumental in assisting me in navigating an employment issue with a Fortune 500 company. His tenacity, passion, knowledge of the law and relentless support for the individual worker is extraordinaire. I have & WILL continue to highly recommend Sidney Gold & his team to all of my colleagues! -Client, S.T.

Sid provided excellent professional advice for our case. Very knowledgeable in employment law! -Client, J.D. 

I would highly recommend this firm. They are experienced and resolved my case quickly and efficiently! -Client, J.D.

I am a Pharmacist and was involved in a robbery. My case was very complex. It involved additional lawyers which Mr. Gold worked closely to resolve both cases. I am very satisfied with my results. He allowed me to move on with my life and that is priceless. Thank you! -Client, C.L.K

Sid is absolutely wonderful to work with! He is willing to help anyway possible! We are using him as our company attorney and is he very quick to respond whenever we need him. I highly recommend Sidney Gold! He will not let you down! -Client, K.H.

Mr. Gold and his staff are extremely friendly and professional. I would recommend Sidney Gold to any employee who needs help... -Client, B.M.

Fantastic law firm to work with! The associates in this law firm are very respectful. When I first came to Mr. Gold looking for help regarding an employment case, he took his time to explain to me what needs to be done in a very respectful and professional manner. Traci who is also a lawyer in this firm very great communicator and respectful. Thanks for all you do! -Client, S.A.

Mr. Sidney Gold is a wonderful person and a very dedicated attorney. I turned to him a couple of times when I needed his help while dealing with some really tough situations and he gladly accepted to take those cases. Throughout the whole time we worked together, he was very responsible, discreet, and went out of his way to do what’s best for me. I truly appreciated his high level of commitment, integrity, professionalism, and follow-through. In my opinion, these are among his strongest assets that make him an exceptional individual and an unbeatable attorney. He never treats his customers as just another case or opportunity to make some more money.  Mr. Gold gets personally involved in each case and treats it as if it were his own. I would highly recommend him to anyone without any hesitation as amazing people and professionals like him are so hard to find!!!! -Client, C.D.

Sid Gold provided invaluable legal advice in reviewing my employment contract. He proposed numerous revisions and helped me to negotiate the best possible terms to protect my interests. Throughout the process he was available and responsive. I was and still am very pleased with the outcome. I would not hesitate to work with him again. -Client, B.H.

Mr. Gold guided us thru a difficult situation about 6 year ago. His knowledge and expertise speaks volumes in itself with over 40 years of experience.  We were pleased with the outcome as he handled everything and put our minds at ease. Since that time, we have referred quite a few people to his office who share the same sentiment.  His staff is kind, courteous and professional. He is the best in his area of law and is highly regarded and respected. He also has a great sense of humor and always made us laugh. -Client, D.F.  

I am a small business owner in Philadelphia suburbs. One well known business lawyer in Philadelphia recommended Mr. Gold to me and called him a best attorney in the employment law. Compared with all other things on Mr. Gold's hand, my case was a small case, but he put great attention to it: collected detail information before the initial consultation, analyzed possible outcomes and provided professional opinions during the consultation. I felt much relieved during the first 10 minutes of the meeting, and later on, I walked away with a solution to the case.  He did much more than an initial consultation.  I asked him bill me for the time he spent, but he insisted on that’s free consulting. Thank you very much, Mr. Gold. I hope I could have you on board as my employment legal adviser. -Client, R.Y.

Mr Gold was great to work with: he offered me valuable insight and advice. His turnaround was very quick and he even made time on the weekend for the work. I highly recommend him. -Client, B.R.

Professional, courteous, and friendly.  I felt very confident with the result of my conversations with them.  I recommend them highly. -Client, G.S.

Sidney Gold was a beacon of hope during a very difficult period of my life.   Not only was he able to acquire a quick and satisfactory resolution, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional support that I very much needed at the time.  He responded to my emails within minutes, which is unheard of in the legal industry!  He was extremely knowledgeable about the law, caring and very straightforward.  I am eternally grateful for his service and recommend him without any reservation!! -Client, J.B.

Mr. Gold took on my case and is not afraid to fight for the little person.  Ms. Vanguri is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to.  They both answered all my questions and made me feel at ease.  I would highly recommend this firm. -Client, K.B.

Sidney and his team are the best to ever do civil right laws in all of Philadelphia, PA. I thank God for his office and his team, very professional and timely. -Client, K.C.

Mr. Gold and his firm were very professional and efficient. I was impressed, as it was my first time working with a lawyer I didn't know what to expect but Mr. Gold was very approachable and it was easy to discuss my case with him and his follow up was impeccable. I'd recommend them highly to any friends or family who need an employment attorney. -Client, R.M.

I was a CEO of a high profile company that needed expert advice and counsel on how to handle a time sensitive, confidential, and high stakes employment matter.  Sid was the best choice I could’ve made.  He took the time to get to know me and truly understand what my situation was, he carefully explained my options and outlined recommended courses of action, and had a professional, no nonsense, personally invested approach to my case that truly helped make something unbearable ‘bearable.’  Sid was available around the clock for my questions and helped prepare me for important meetings that would influence my case.  He also carried a strong reputation in other states where other legal counsel was involved.  I highly recommend Sid and his team; while no one wants to be in this sort of situation, having the right representation is everything. -Client

Sid Gold & Associates Law Firm was the perfect fit for our case. Not knowing which direction to turn, Sid was able to compartmentalize the important factors in our case and properly direct us to the best outcome. The game plan was well thought out and included our input every step of the way. His attention to us went above what was expected, as we had a preconceived notion about how we thought we would be treated by such a sought after law firm. There was never a phone call or email which was not promptly answered or returned. Not only was Sid and his team professional and courteous, their level of empathy and integrity was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Sid and his team to anyone who is seeking professional council for Employment Law. I'm forever grateful for the work that was put into our case and making us feel like we were important. -Client, E.O.

Sidney Gold was professional and empathetic and his help was greatly appreciated. There was never a phone call or email which Sid did not promptly answer or return himself. I would highly recommend Sid and his firm to anyone who is seeking professional council for employment law matters. -Client, T.P.

Mr. William Reiser and Mr. Sidney Gold did an excellent job in resolving my case.  Mr. Reiser was excellent, professional and supportive.  His negotiation skills are top notch .  The firm is the best and would recommend them. -Client, W.S

I'm CSO of a biotech company and Sid has reviewed all of my contracts that I have signed with the company.  These include my employment agreement, my non-compete agreement and a severance agreement. Sid has been great to work with.  He carefully reviewed the agreements and made sure I fully understood the clauses in context of recent changes to the law.  I was able to sign them with the full confidence that I understood what I was signing.  I highly recommend his firm and look forward to engaging him again. -Client, G.A.

Sid and his team are amazing. Client focused to help you get the best result for your situation. -Client, L.R.

I would like to express my gratitude to Sidney L. Gold and Associates for the compassionate and highly professional legal services provided to me on very short notice. Mr. Gold personally returned my phone call. I was able to secure a consultation within less than one week. And, the initial consult was thorough and at no charge. Mr. Gold was generous with his time and carefully evaluated my situation,  to provide a realistic course of action. His staff provided outstanding customer service, including an after hours call center. I highly recommend Sidney L. Gold and Associates for those seeking an experienced and award-winning law firm who can be trusted to focus on the most clear cut and uncomplicated course of legal action -Client, Elizabeth

Mr Gold provided extremely helpful advice, and helped me navigate a difficult situation.  Many lawyers will bill you for taking a phone call.  Mr Gold was all about helping me.  GREAT Attorney!! -Client, K.S.

I just settled a case with a very large employer and my attorney, Jamie Ford, was fantastic.  Jamie was a good communicator, well organized, strategic, prepared me well for what I would be facing and I felt she genuinely cared about the outcome.  The firm took my case on contingency and there was never a time that I felt I needed to settle so they would make money off of my case.  At every juncture she told me it was my choice whatever I wanted to do.  I have access to a lot of attorneys whose opinion I asked along the way and every time they told me Jamie's advice was sound and smart.  By the way, Sidney Gold, the founder of the firm, always answered my questions and in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend her and the firm. -Client, M.C.

I have worked with Mr Gold and I strongly recommend him for all employment needs. He is, in my opinion, one of the best in the business. He is a wonderful attorney with a 100% focus on clients. He is very compassionate, understands an individual’s situation and personalizes guidance to enable the best outcomes. He is always readily available and responds to emails and phone calls quickly. It is an absolute pleasure doing business with Mr. Gold and I will continue to seek his advice on all future matters. -Client, R.S.

Attorney William Rieser of this firm was lead on my case against the PA Department of Corrections. He has a pragmatic approach and always took the time to explain the pros and cons every step of the way. He is extremely knowledgeable and I felt comfortable putting all of my trust in his ability. It was a long road due to the nature of the case, but it lead to a victory. Having suffered the egregious acts by another officer protected by the DOC and to look in the faces of those who lied about my ever coming forth, was very difficult to face. Mr. Rieser and his team were a definite support through all of the gas lighting. Jamie L. Ford and William Rieser were able to prove my case and were genuinely invested in my well being. I couldn’t have asked for a better team. Because of them, I’m vindicated.

Mr. Gold is a wonderful, kind, and compassionate attorney. He is the best lawyer in Philadelphia. When I called his office, I immediately got an appointment with him and he personally called me back. He met with me and reviewed my case, gave me very practical advice about how to proceed, but also gave me options. I would have not been able to navigate this difficult process without Mr. Golds counsel and advice. He is very professional and always available. He responds quickly to emails or phone calls. It is nice to know that good people like Mr. Gold still exist in this world. I am so thankful to him!

I had a great experience with Mr. Gold. He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, he even communicated with me while he was on vacation! He made a stressful experience much easier to handle – would highly recommend. -Michael, Client

I had a very good experience with Sidney Gold. He answered my questions surrounding a difficult executive severance negotiation and provided the necessary guidance. I would highly recommend his consultation. -Jeff, Client

Sid provides excellent guidance, strong presence in and out of the court room and you can always entrust Sid has your best interest at mind throughout the process. I do believe Sidney is the top attorney in the country. When looking for a trial and court room attorney there is no one better. -Glenn, Client

You guys are best in business, I sincerely mean and believe that. I truly hope and believe this is the start to a long term relationship between us. I am very satisfied and appreciative of the outcome we had here and can’t thank you guys enough, especially for the guidance Sid, you certainly showed me that patience prevails in some instances. All this said, thank you and I sincerely look forward to our next dealing.  -Glenn, Client

Last year I urgently needed to return to my home town for personal reasons, and was bound by a complicated and comprehensive restrictive contract that would prevent me from finding employment there. Mr. Gold quickly picked apart the contract and laid out a game plan that would steer me clear of any legal difficulties. It went through perfectly: I’ve just been hired by one of the top firms in the industry, and no legal problems. He clearly has deep expertise in litigation and extensive knowledge of employment law, but most importantly he goes to bat for the client. I highly recommend him. -Ernesto, Client

When faced with a set of extraordinary acts by my then employer, I asked my attorneys (for other matters), who they recommended for labor law, and they referred me to Sid Gold. Sid talked to me that day, met with me the next day, took careful notes, looked at every document I prepared and supplied. From that day on, Sid and his associate Aarthi were warm, attentive, and understanding of what we were going through. Their advice was based on real world realities not imagined outcomes. They didn’t pull any punches, nor did they leave us without hope. I found them professional, smart, attentive, and supportive, and recommend the firm without reservation. -Harris, Client

In my first real job out of college, I had a bad experience. A supervisor from another department was harassing me. He repeatedly asked me out on dates, made comments about my appearance, and wrote me inappropriate notes. I told my manager who didn’t do anything about it. I ended up leaving my job because of this. This law firm helped me through this difficult time and really got me justice. I would recommend Sid Gold to anyone! -Ashley, Client

I recommend Sydney Gold and Assoc as representation for employee discrimination.  I worked with attorney Valerie Weisman. She was very knowledgeable about my case and very accessible (responded to emails right away).  She took my case seriously and I would hate to go up against her in court! You definitely want these guys on your side! -Nicole, Client

When I faced age discrimination at work, I spoke to Joan Gold, who provided excellent and reassuring advice. The E.E.O.C. mediated an out of court settlement that was fair. Even though I did not use an attorney, I would not have been able to proceed without the wise counsel from this attorney and law firm. -Client

I would like to express my gratitude to Sidney L. Gold and Associates for the compassionate and highly professional legal services provided to me on very short notice. Mr. Gold personally returned my phone call. I was able to secure a consultation within less than one week. And, the initial consult was thorough and at no charge. Mr. Gold was generous with his time and carefully evaluated my situation, to provide a realistic course of action. His staff provided outstanding customer service, including an after hours call center. I highly recommend Sidney L. Gold and Associates for those seeking an experienced and award-winning law firm who can be trusted to focus on the most clear cut and uncomplicated course of legal action. -Elizabeth, Client

Sidney Gold is an impressive Attorney. I would highly recommend Sidney Gold & Associates. Mr. Gold was very responsive and helpful, meting with my son and I immediately. Although Gold & Associates wasn’t the proper fit, Mr. Gold’s advice was instrumental in finding the appropriate solution. Sidney Gold would be a true advocate for any client. Diane Boerner: Business owner and Employer 27 years. -D.B., Client

Mr. Gold came highly recommended to me. I can’t say enough great things about him. He responded promptly to all of my questions and truly had my best interest in mind. He is easy to talk to and explained the legal jargon on a level that is easy to understand. His work ethic, compassion, and knowledge made the whole experience of working with him a pleasure. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance with any employment needs. -S.P., Client

Sidney Gold & Associates provided excellent services in my employment matter. Sid Gold & Traci Greenberg were with me every step of the way, and I am truly grateful for their expertise and guidance in my time of need. I cannot say enough positive things about Sid, his staff, and especially Traci Greenberg, who answered every question, returned every call, and worked tirelessly on my behalf. Thank you to all, at Sidney L. Gold & Associates! -K.K., Client

Sidney Gold provided excellent and constructive advice from the negotiation of my employment agreement years ago through the entire settlement process with my recent employer. I believe that his knowledge and experience of US employment practice and standards were invaluable to handling complex cases. I would strongly recommend using Sidney’s firm for any employment related issues or legal advice. -D.H., Client

I had a wonderful experience working with Mr. Gold during my particular case. He was extremely responsive and compassionate throughout the entire process, and he demonstrated a high level of commitment to ensuring my needs were met during a very uncertain time. His support team is also very courteous and a pleasure to interact with. I highly recommend this firm. -D.F., Client

I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you to the both of you for your work on my case. I know I may have been a bit difficult at times, but I am absolutely happy with the outcome of the case and the very generous settlement I received. I believe that god has a plan for all of us, and although we may not understand it as it is happening, In the long run, it is his way of opening new doors of opportunity. Again, Thank you both and may god bring all of you many blessings. -G.D., Client

I was recently released from a large Philadelphia company and given a severance package. I called an attorney I have known for a long time to see if he could review the agreement. He told me that anything with labor law I should contact Sidney Gold. I contacted Sidney and he called me back to help me with my situation. I realize you need to find the correct attorney for your own situation. Sidney walked me through the different points of the agreement and gave me valuable guidance. I would recommend Sidney for anybody that is in the need of a labor attorney. Thank you Sidney for all your help! -J.V., Client