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The Gold Law Firm P.C. Attorneys Selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

May 19, 2023
sidney gold & associates selected to 2023 super lawyers and rising stars lists

The Gold Law Firm P.C. is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Principal Shareholder Sidney L. Gold, Esq. represents both employees and employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims under federal and state anti-discrimination, federal civil rights laws, and business disputes. He has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell for 15 consecutive years, which is the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards. Sid has also been named to Best Lawyers in America every year since 2009. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list each year from 2004 to 2023.

Partner William Rieser, Esq. focuses his practice on a variety of legal matters at the firm, including discrimination, employment contracts, fraud, harassment, and retaliatory discharge. William received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 2011, where he was a member of the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic. He was also the recipient of the 2011 ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law. William was selected to the Rising Stars list from 2019 to 2021. This is his second year being named on the Super Lawyers list.

Partner Jamie L. Ford, Esq. has extensive experience advocating for employees and employers in a wide range of legal matters involving employment contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower litigation, fraud, wage and hour law, restrictive covenants, FMLA, and wrongful termination. Jamie obtained her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 2015, where she was a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. She has been selected to Rising Stars list each year from 2018 to 2023.

Partner Brian C. Farrell, Esq. has significant experience representing both private sector and public sector employees and employers in various legal matters, including complex litigation cases before federal and state courts. Brian earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Villanova University School of Law in 2014. While in law school, he was a member of the National Trial Team and was awarded the ABA-Bloomberg BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law. Brian has been selected to the Rising Stars list each year from 2018 to 2023.

Super Lawyers uses a multi-phase selection process in compiling its lists that involves peer recognition, professional achievements, and independent research. Attorneys are evaluated on courtroom performance, pro bono work, and other professional honors and awards. The process also involves nominations by colleagues who also practice law in the same state.

The Gold Law Firm P.C. is a premier employment litigation firm with top-notch attorneys. To schedule a free consultation, call 215-569-1999 or contact online. Located in Philadelphia and Pennsauken, New Jersey, the firm serves clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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