Sidney L. Gold

Sidney L. Gold is the principal shareholder of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York employment law firm of The Gold Law Firm P.C. in Philadelphia, which has been recognized by the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register as a preeminent law firm in the field of employment law and civil rights litigation. His practice, as well as that of the law firm, is exclusively concentrated in the representation of both employees and employers in all aspects of employment related litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including claims under federal and state anti-discrimination laws and federal civil rights laws.

As a Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York employment lawyer, he has extensive experience counseling employers regarding compliance with Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA and FMLA. Mr. Gold has significant experience in representing both private sector and public sector employers, including state universities and municipalities in employment and civil rights matters. His labor law firm was lead counsel in the nationwide class action against Abercrombie & Fitch.

He has written extensively on issues of employment discrimination and has authored many articles for the Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly. Mr. Gold has also given presentations on employment law to the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. He is well-recognized as the preeminent Pennsylvania employment lawyer and is often asked to appear on local news broadcasts to discuss the latest employment law topics of interest.

He serves as an arbitrator and mediator for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He has also served as Vice Chair of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Mr. Gold has also served as Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association for seven years. In addition, he is a member of the Professional Guidance Committee, and the Federal Courts Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Mr. Gold also serves on the Faculty and Planning Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Employment Law Institute.

Mr. Gold was selected for inclusion in Philadelphia Magazine’s Super Lawyers in the area of employment law each year since 2000. Mr. Gold was named to the Best Lawyers in America each consecutive year since 2009. He has earned the highest rating of preeminence in the field of employment law by the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register. Martindale-Hubbell has additionally rated him as an “AV Rated” attorney for fifteen consecutive years – the highest possible peer review rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.

Attorney Gold has been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an honorary organization of lawyers, judges, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession. Moreover, Mr. Gold is a founding member of the Third Circuit Court of Appeal Bar Association.

Mr. Gold is a 1975 graduate of Temple University School of Law. Before entering private practice, Mr. Gold served as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia in its Major Trial Division. He has litigated complex cases before courts throughout the United States, and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Third and Fourth Circuits and the United States Supreme Court.

• Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1972
• Temple University, J.D., 1975

• Federal Courts National Employment Lawyers Association (Vice Chairman);
• Pennsylvania Bar Employment Law Institute (Faculty Member).
• Philadelphia Bar Association (Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Law Committee;
• Member, Professional Guidance;

• 1975, Pennsylvania
• 1998, U.S. Supreme Court
• 2015, New York
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third and Fourth Circuits
• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

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I can’t recommend Sid Gold highly enough. From our first conversation, Sid was kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Employment contracts are intimidating and negotiations are very stressful. You want someone who genuinely cares – like Sid – on your side and fighting the whole time. He took the time to really understand my situation, answered all my questions, and explained all my options clearly so I never felt in the dark. His dedication and instincts gave me peace of mind. My livelihood mattered to him. I can’t thank him enough for that.

• K.J.

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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.

I have continued to seek Mr Gold’s advice on all my employment needs. He is very courteous, client focused, extremely knowledgeable and always focuses on the best outcome for the client. He is very proactive and positions his client for future success. I have realized the value of his advice in time and would absolutely recommend him for all employment related guidance.

• R.S.

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Mr. Gold is an excellent attorney. He helped me with a difficult situation legally that I did not completely understand. His timeliness and ability to communicate my needs to the other side was outstanding. I will be using his legal services again in the near future. Strongly recommended to all those in the healthcare field!

• R.C.

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Recently I faced something I never had before, so I reached out to a few attorneys to understand my options. Sidney Gold was unbelievably responsive, understanding and knowledgeable, so I started working with him. Sid put me on the right path because he listened, truly listened, asked nuanced questions and quickly provided the counsel I needed. Above all else, I could tell Sid just wanted the best for me, and that kind of compassion is hard to find. If you are in need of an employment attorney, Sidney Gold is the one you want. I only wish I could give him 6 stars!

• K.U.

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Sid provided extremely valuable counsel. The firm has a buttoned up intake process and associates were terrific to deal with. I highly recommend their services and was able to achieve my goals with Sid’s expertise and assistance!

• S.B.