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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 &...

With heavy hearts, the attorneys and staff of Pond Lehocky Giordano announce the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved partner, colleague, and friend, Kevin E. Harchar, on...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pond Lehocky Disability attorneys Kajal Alemo and Dominique Ramer have been selected as officers for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Social Security Law...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An important piece of legislation pending before Congress would eliminate mandatory waiting periods that delay the receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

Pond Lehocky Giordano 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...

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...

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 four of its partners and several of the firm’s associates have been named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America© list....

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....

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...

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 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...

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....

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...

“‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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....

Pond Lehocky Giordano is celebrating another exceptionally successful year in 2018 and is looking forward to carrying the momentum through 2019. The year brought a new Partner,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Associates Maureen “Morty” Cassidy, Christopher Fox, and Nicholas Liermann have all recently been appointed as Committee Members of the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 sponsors multiple scholarships that are available to students who have a passion for learning and actively contribute to their community. We are proud to announce...

Associate Nick Liermann was invited to be a keynote speaker at Rancocas Valley Regional High School’s (RVRHS) recent Armed Forces Recognition Program. The ceremony honored...

                Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano was recognized for its attorney diversity for the second year in a row in The Legal...

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano partner Jerry Lehocky will be a featured guest speaker at the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He will...

“Behind each case there’s a person depending upon us for help,” Managing Partner Sam Pond said. “We never lose sight of that fact. It’s this knowledge that drives every one of us...

On June 20, 2016, Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Trevose, PA office officially opened its doors. Located at 900 Northbrook Drive, 1st Floor, Trevose, PA 19053, it marks the firm’s...

                              On June 16, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Pond Lehocky Law Firm...

In his latest article published in The Legal Intelligencer, workers’ compensation Attorney Andrew Ruder discusses the different values related to specific loss benefits. He...

Each month throughout the 2016 baseball season, Pond Lehocky and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs are recognizing individuals making a positive difference in the community with the...

  Associate Attorney Morty Cassidy is the latest Pond Lehocky attorney to be certified as a legal specialist in workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s...

Pond Lehocky had its first annual Take Your Child to Work Day on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. More than 30 children between the ages of 5 and 14 years enjoyed the day’s activities...

            Managing Partner Sam Pond was featured in The Legal Intelligencer’s article, “Evidence-Based Treatment Bill Worries Workers’ Comp Bar.”...

              On his next Today in PhillyLabor radio segment, airing Wednesday April 27 at 1 p.m., Managing Partner Sam Pond will discuss the...

Managing Partner Sam Pond was a guest speaker at Drexel University’s Leading for Change Fellowship luncheon on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Sam was also joined by Pond Lehocky’s...

              Managing Partner Sam Pond was featured in Suburban Life magazine’s April edition. “Recovery Time” explores the personal...

Partner Tom Giordano, Jr. was a featured guest on the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia’s podcast. Tom spoke about his family connection to ALS and how it drove his...

          In the latest edition of PA Law Weekly, Managing Partner Sam Pond and Associate Susan Nanes explain how injured workers and workers’...

THE Workers’ Compensation Law Firm, Pond Lehocky, recently opened its Pittsburgh office. Pond Lehocky's Pittsburgh office is located at 500 Grant Street, Suite 2900, Pittsburgh,...

Pond Lehocky welcomes Ms. Erica Shikunov as a workers’ compensation attorney. She has extensive experience serving the public through various types of law and has dedicated the...

On Monday, March 7, 2016, Attorney Chris Fox will be a guest on BCTV’s live call-in show Injured Workers of PA. Chris will discuss House Bill 1800, a controversial bill that...

Tune into Today in PhillyLabor on Wednesday, February 24, at 1 p.m. to hear Managing Partner Sam Pond discuss impending legislation that could jeopardize injured workers’ right...

It’s a normal day on the job. You’re proceeding with daily activities and tasks, minding your own business, when suddenly it happens – you get hurt. You never think a work injury...

              On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 1 p.m. Managing Partner Sam Pond will join the broadcast team of Today in PhillyLabor live in...

Pond Lehocky welcomes Ms. Maureen “Morty” Cassidy as an associate in our workers’ compensation practice. She is a seasoned attorney that has litigated hundreds of workers’...

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, Pond Lehocky attorneys and staff members helped spread holiday cheer for the third year at Families Forward Philadelphia, an organization devoted to...

Pond Lehocky welcomes Mr. Conor Shields as an associate workers’ compensation attorney. He is a former Philadelphia assistant district attorney where he spent seven years and...

In PA workers’ compensation, citizens gave up a constitutional right to sue for damages after a work injury. In return, they were guaranteed payment for lost wages and medical...

  On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, Managing Partner Sam Pond will join the broadcast team for his second appearance on Today in PhillyLabor. The topic of this week’s episode is...

  Justin Volz/for ProPublica On October 14, 2015, NPR and ProPublica published the next installment of its series focused on issues plaguing workers’ compensation in...

The firm is pleased to welcome Mr. Peter Mendelson as Chief Revenue Officer. Peter brings extensive marketing and business development experience to the firm and its national...

On Monday, September 21, 2015, Managing Partner Sam Pond was invited to be a guest speaker at former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell’s politics class at the University of...

            Recently in Texas, ACE American Insurance Company, a workers’ compensation insurance carrier, was slapped with a $250,000 fine for...

Join us this Labor Day in paying homage to American workers and their hard-won rights to safe, healthy and fair conditions at work. We defend workers’ rights daily, and Labor Day...

This Sunday, August 23, 2015, Partner Tom Giordano, Jr. will be a special call-in guest on Supra  97.1 FM’s “Enterate Inmigrante” from 9:30 – 10 a.m. Hosted by Attorney Enrique...

            In their latest PA Law Weekly article, “The Unavoidable Bias of an Independent Medical Exam,” Partner Sam Pond and Attorney Andrew Ruder...

Join Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano attorneys and staff members at Philadelphia’s City Hall to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Saturday,...

            In a recent survey conducted by The Legal Intelligencer, Pond Lehocky was one of few firms that demonstrated positive growth in terms of...

When Partners Sam Pond, Jerry Lehocky, Dave Stern and Tom Giordano, Jr. first walked into their downtown Philadelphia office at United Plaza, they had no idea what to expect of...

After winning eight ADDY® awards at the regional level, Pond Lehocky’s Torn Apart campaign took home two national accolades at the American Advertising Awards. The single...

                        Pond Lehocky staff members joined more than 1000 participants, including Philadelphia Mayor...

Managing Partner Sam Pond awarded two high school seniors with the 25th annual Marie Pond Scholarship and was honored with the President’s Award at the Torresdale Boys Club’s...

On Monday, May 4, 2015, Attorneys Kevin Harchar and Michael Parker will appear on the live call-in show Injured Workers of PA at 8 p.m. EST. They will discuss some of the hot...

On Friday, April 24, 2015, the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PhilaPOSH) held its 27th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Breakfast and Memorial Service...

On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Partner Tom Giordano, Jr. was honored at the 2015 Golden Gloves boxing tournament for his dedication to protecting disabled Americans’ rights. The...

Jerry Lehocky educates attendees on workers' compensation and job injury rights. On April 13, 2014, Partner Jerry Lehocky was a featured speaker at the Pennsylvania Association...

On Thursday, March 19, 2015, attorneys from Pond Lehocky attended the annual Philadelphia Peggy Browning Awards ceremony to support the fund. Managing Partner Sam Pond was a...

Pond Lehocky’s Torn Apart campaign brought home two honors, including Best in Show, at the 86th Annual Art Directors Club of Philadelphia’s Louix Awards. These honors follow the...

Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano’s Torn Apart campaign took home top honors at the 2015 Philadelphia American Advertising Awards with eight ADDY® awards, including six gold awards and...

On Thursday, March 12, 2015, Pond Lehocky sponsored the 22nd Annual Transportation, Building & Construction Awards Luncheon benefitting the March of Dimes. More than 1200...

For the convenience of our clients, we are now able to assist those who speak Russian. If you or a loved one requires assistance with a workers’ compensation, Social Security...

Last week, Partners Sam Pond and Tom Giordano, Jr. gave a presentation at the American Association for Justice Education’s Social Security Success! Seminar. They spoke about ways...

On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Partner Sam Pond and Associate Andrew Ruder’s latest article, “Retaliatory Discharge Following a Workers’ Comp Claim,” was published in Pennsylvania...

Pond Lehocky Giordano's client, Barbara Daquilante’s, life was torn apart on August 20, 2012. She was struck by a trash truck that injured both of her legs while she was on her...

Recently, Managing Partner Sam Pond was a featured as a call-in guest on Today in PhillyLabor’s radio show. He discussed Pond Lehocky’s continual growth and expansion, the firm’s...