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Improve Your Client Relationships By Communicating With Clients on Their Own Terms
When they begin their legal careers, many attorneys believe that because their clients hired them to advise them on their legal or business issues, those clients will promptly...
Pond Lehocky Sponsors Eagles Ocean Drive Autism Fundraiser
On Wednesday, June 26th, Pond Lehocky Giordano had the exciting opportunity to be a sponsor of the Team 62 fundraiser at Ocean Drive to support the Eagles Autism Foundation. At...
The Legal Show with Bruce Grossinger, Tom Giordano & Drew Von Bargen
On Wednesday, June 19th, a special “The Legal Show” edition of the “The Labor Show with JDoc and Krausey” premiered on WWDB Talk 860. The episode featured Pond Lehocky Giordano...
Rally with Pond Lehocky Giordano to Support Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania
On September 14th, Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner Sam Pond and Chief Revenue Officer Dylan Pond will drive in the Gumball 3000 car rally to raise funds for Kids’ Chance...
Don’t Miss Thursday’s Labor Show with Sam Pond, Steve Matarazzo, and Steve Lubcher
Tune in Thursday, June 13th at 2pm on WWDB Talk 860 for a new episode of the Labor Show featuring Sam Pond, Steve Matarazzo, and Steve Lubcher. Their can't-miss conversation...
Willfully Blind Workers’ Comp Defense Counsel Should Refrain From Tortious Interference In the Contractual Relationship Between Attorneys And Their Clients
In light of two Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decisions, Neves v. Workers' Comp. Appeal Bd. (Am. Airlines), 232 A.3d 996 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2020), and Williams v. City of Phila....
Honoring Mike Fera and Talking Labor: Sam Pond Interviewed on the Labor Show
On April 24, Founding Partner Sam Pond was interviewed by Joe Dougherty on The Labor Show, broadcast on Talk 860 WWDB-AM. Dougherty, managing partner of Talk-Radio-Philly and...
Foreign Objects Left in the Body After Surgery? How to File a Lawsuit
Almost every surgery involves invasive techniques that require the use of various surgical tools and instruments. While recovering from these procedures, some patients experience...
Even With the Local Roundup Verdict, Punitive Damages Still Aren’t Packing a Punch
I have written in the past about the failure of punitive damages to have the deterrent effect they were designed to have. Rather than deter intentional harm or egregious...
The OneWheel Electric Skateboard Recalls & Lawsuits
The product liability lawyers at Pond Lehocky Giordano are handling injury and death lawsuits on behalf of victims who have experienced injuries due to defective OneWheel...
Lawyers Investigate Unpaid Wages at PA Warehouses
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents work for the numerous fulfillment and distribution centers that operate in our state. Companies like Amazon and Walmart depend on warehouse...
PLG Attorney and CRO Dylan Pond Admitted into Maryland State Bar Association
The team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is excited to announce another significant achievement from a member of our firm: Dylan Pond, an esteemed attorney who also serves as our Chief...
Baltimore Bridge Collapses Due to Ship Crash
At 1:27am on March 26, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard reported the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD. According to Reuters, a 948-foot Singapore-flagged cargo...
Pressure Cooker Explosion Lawsuits
The product liability lawyers at Pond Lehocky Giordano are handling injury and wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of consumers harmed by defective electric pressure cookers, or...
An Uncomfortable Truth About Global Access to Justice—at 19,000 Feet Above Sea Level
Standing 19,341 feet above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is both the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level on Earth. A few years...
Boppy Newborn Pillow Lawsuits: How a Lawyer Can Help
The product liability lawyers at Pond Lehocky Giordano are handling injury and death lawsuits on behalf of parents who have experienced suffering and tragedy due to unsafe...
Commonwealth Court Provides Guidance Regarding “Sufficiently Intact” Concurrent Employment in Workers’ Comp Cases
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”) is a remedial statute intended to benefit Pennsylvania’s workers, which Pennsylvania courts have liberally construed to...
PLG Attorney and CRO Dylan Pond Admitted into New Jersey State Bar Association
We're thrilled to share the news that Pond Lehocky Giordano attorney and Chief Revenue Officer Dylan Pond has been welcomed into the New Jersey State Bar as of February 2024,...
Vaccine Injury Attorneys for SIRVA & More
Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting public health by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. While vaccines are generally safe and effective, there are rare...
Ozempic Lawsuit Lawyers Hold Weight Loss Drug Companies Accountable
The legal team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is currently investigating reports that the manufacturers of the drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, and Saxenda failed to provide...
PLG Attorney and CRO Dylan Pond Granted Admission to the Arizona State Bar
We are thrilled to share the news that Dylan Pond, attorney and Chief Revenue Officer of Pond Lehocky Giordano, has recently been granted membership to the Arizona State Bar...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Opens New Office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce the opening of our new satellite office in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This new location not only supports our law firm’s continued...
Lawyers Investigate Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit
For many, charcuterie boards are an indulgent treat. However, an alarming Salmonella outbreak has recently been linked to charcuterie meats sold at Sam’s Club and Costco, raising...
Should I Hire a Food Poisoning Lawyer?
In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we often take for granted the safety of the food we consume. However, when this basic trust is broken, the consequences can be...
Again Embracing Opioid Alternatives, Commonwealth Court Requires Employer to Reimburse Injured Worker’s CBD Oil Expenses
This past May, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, in Fegley v. Firestone Tire & Rubber, 291 A.3d 940, ruled that while the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA) does...
Workers’ Comp Insurers’ Troubling Holiday Financial Harassment Campaign
The holiday season is already a bad time of year for recipients of workers’ compensation benefits, but many workers’ compensation insurance carriers engage in troubling conduct...
PLG Attorney and CRO Dylan Pond Admitted into State Bar of Montana
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that attorney and Chief Revenue Officer Dylan Pond has been admitted into the State Bar of Montana as of December 2023. As an attorney...
There are stories all around us. Are you listening for them?
One step ahead. Life as a young attorney seems to be all about getting one step ahead. One step ahead of opposing counsel. One step ahead of pending deadlines. One step ahead of...
The Four Core Pillars of Law Firm Year-End Financial Planning – Part II
In part I of this series, we discussed the first two pillars of year-end financial planning for law firms: reviewing the current year’s performance and projecting the next year’s...
Sam Pond Named to Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s Transition Team
On December 1st, 2023, Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced the names of the staffers and sub-committee members who will aid her transition into office. Pond...
The Four Core Pillars of Law Firm Year-End Financial Planning – Part I
For those law firm leaders who understand the value of running their firms like businesses, fiscal year-end financial planning is an exercise these business-savvy leaders have no...
PLG Attorney and CRO Dylan Pond Admitted into Alabama State Bar
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that attorney and Chief Revenue Officer Dylan Pond has been admitted into the Alabama State Bar Association as of late November 2023....
Hernia Mesh Lawyers: Behind the Class Action Lawsuit
Pond Lehocky Giordano is investigating injury claims on behalf of individuals who received hernia repair via surgically implanted meshes or patches. You may be eligible to file a...
Worker Injured in Electrical Accident Receives World’s First Eye Transplant
In 2021, high-voltage lineman Aaron James confounded doctors by surviving what should have been a fatal electric shock when his face made contact with a live wire. This incident...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s 7th Annual 25 Days of Giving
Pond Lehocky Giordano is once again spreading holiday cheer over the weeks leading up to the new year by giving back to local and national charities selected by the firm’s...
Applesauce Contamination Recall Lawsuits
The product liability lawyers at Pond Lehocky Giordano are currently investigating injury claims on behalf of individuals who have bought and consumed applesauce or fruit puree...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Named to 2024 Best Law Firms List
The team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that it has been named to the U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® annual Best Law Firms list once more. For over...
Managing Partner Sam Pond Addresses His 2023 Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award
This year, Pond Lehocky Giordano managing partner Samuel H. Pond was named the recipient of the prestigious 42nd annual Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award. This award is a high...
Defendant’s Misuse of the Litigation Process Cost an Amputee Her Workers’ Comp Benefits
Normally, when a defendant employer or its insurer files a Petition to Suspend Compensation Benefits in a workers’ compensation case, it’s because the claimant received a job...
Taylor Trusky Hired as Full-Time Associate Attorney
The team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that as of September 2023, Taylor Trusky has joined our firm as a full-time Associate Attorney. Ms. Trusky earned her B.A....
Twelve Noteworthy Statistics From the 2022 Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Annual Report
For members of the workers’ compensation bar, insurers, physicians, expert witnesses, and anyone else who spends most their time in the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation...
Sam Pond: The Consummate Philadelphia Lawyer
On October 5, 2023, in front of hundreds of Bar members, friends, and family, Pond Lehocky Managing Partner Sam Pond was honored by the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association as...
Yes, Uber & Lyft Drivers Are Eligible For Workers’ Compensation
Do you have a workers’ compensation case or claim naming Uber or Lyft? Pond Lehocky Giordano is actively taking cases and referrals against rideshare companies. For years, Uber,...
Nicholas Feden Returns to PLG to Chair Long-Term Disability Department
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that attorney Nicholas Feden has returned to chair our Long-Term Disability Department. Nicholas Feden adds almost 15 years of...
Successfully litigating COVID-19 workers’ compensation cases against SEPTA
COVID-19 exposed many ugly truths. A poignant one is that the hardest working people in our society will be on the front lines during a pandemic. Frontline/essential workers,...
Remote and Hybrid Work Provides Young Lawyers Career Development Opportunities, Not Hindrances
All lawyers, one way or the other, have had to wrestle with the good, bad, and ugly of how the legal profession has changed in recent years on account of the rise of...
Attorney Zach Agate Joins the PLG Team
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that we’ve hired a new attorney. Please join our firm as we welcome Zach Agate! Zach Agate has always been a self-starter. At the age...
The Costs of Not Prioritizing Client Service At Your Firm
We are well past the time when the concept of proactive, responsive, and ever-improving client service is a “nice to have” concept for law firms. No matter the size of your firm,...
Personal Injury Lawyers Investigate Tragic Farmingdale High School Bus Accident on I-84
On Thursday, September 21, tragedy befell Orange County NY, taking two lives and severely harming five students when a bus, filled with high school students from Farmingdale High...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Partners with Frankie Muniz
This summer, Pond Lehocky Giordano had the fantastic opportunity to sponsor Frankie Muniz’s Nascar race at Pocono Raceway on July 21st, 2023. As part of our partnership, we were...
Sam Pond and Dylan Pond Interviewed on the Lawyers of Pond Lehocky Show
On August 7th, Founding Partner Sam Pond and Chief Revenue Officer Dylan Pond were interviewed by Joe Dougherty on the Lawyers of Pond Lehocky Show, broadcast on Talk 860...
5 Pond Lehocky Giordano Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that Best Lawyers has named 5 of the firm’s attorneys 2024 Best Lawyers in America or Ones to Watch. Recognition by Best Lawyers in...
Hoverboard & Lithium Battery Fire Lawsuits
Pond Lehocky Giordano is investigating injury and property damage claims on behalf of individuals who have bought defective hoverboards or other devices with faulty lithium...
The Workers’ Compensation Claimants’ Bar Should Be Commissioning Life Care Plans More Regularly
The workers’ compensation claimants’ bar should take a page from the personal injury plaintiffs’ bar and use life care plans more regularly. Failing to use a life care plan in an...
Attorney Paul Loriston Joins the PLG Team
Please join us in welcoming Paul Loriston to Pond Lehocky Giordano! Paul Loriston joins us as a recent graduate of the Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where he...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Proprietary Process for Identifying Clients’ Legal Issues Wins 2023 Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 Award
The law firm was one of 50 organizations to be honored for data-driven business impact. Philadelphia (July 13, 2023) – The Center for Business Analytics at Drexel University’s...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Managing Partner Sam Pond Named Recipient of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association’s 2023 Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award
Award is given annually to the individual who best exemplifies the integrity and values held by the late Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice. Philadelphia (July 13, 2023) – Pond...
Heat Illness Is a Work Injury
Have you missed work due to heat illness contracted at your place of employment? This is considered a work injury, and you may be able to file a claim. To schedule a free,...
Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Lawsuits: When to Call a Metallosis Lawyer
Pond Lehocky Giordano is investigating injury claims on behalf of individuals who received a metal-on-metal medical implant, developed metallosis, and underwent a revision...
Young Lawyers, Be Wary of Adversaries’ Bad Faith Negotiation Tactics
Young lawyers need to be cognizant of opponents using unreasonable or bad faith negotiation tactics. No matter which side of the “v.” you’re on, it’s important to know how to...
The Bard PowerPort Catheter Lawsuit
Throughout the country, many people that have suffered injuries, infections, and other negative health events due to defective implanted port catheters have started to pursue...
The Commonwealth Court’s Fegley Decision Provides a Path to an Opioid-Free Future for Pennsylvania and its Injured Workers
Since Vicodin’s and Percocet’s introductions in the 1970s, and notably since OxyContin’s introduction in the late 1990s, doctors have prescribed potent opioids to injury victims,...
9 Pond Lehocky Giordano Attorneys Named 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
At Pond Lehocky Giordano, we don’t chase accolades - but that’s not to say we won’t celebrate the hardworking partners and attorneys who earn them! Thomson Reuters has named 9 of...
The EzriCare Eye Drops Recall Lawsuit
On February 1st, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert to doctors nationwide urging them to be on the lookout for an outbreak of...
The Tylenol Autism and ADHD Lawsuit
Recent scientific research suggests that the use of Tylenol - the ubiquitous over-the-counter painkiller - during pregnancy can increase the risk of the baby developing autism...
Sam Pond Honored in Temple Law School Dedication Ceremony
In May, founding and managing partner Sam Pond will be honored for his contributions to the Temple University Beasley School of Law with a classroom dedication ceremony. Since...
Can Workers’ Compensation Cover Your Medical Marijuana?
As more and more states legalize medical marijuana, the workers’ compensation lawyers at Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP are paying close attention to potential challenges for injured...
Talcum Baby Powder and Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know
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 &...
The Philips CPAP Device Class Action Lawsuit
For mild cases of sleep apnea, lifestyle changes can address detrimental symptoms. However, many people with sleep apnea will need to turn to therapies like CPAP (continuous...
The Zantac Cancer Lawsuit: Do You Need a Lawyer?
As one of the most popular heartburn medications on the market, Zantac has been used by millions of people worldwide to manage symptoms of acid reflux and indigestion. However,...
Bristol Chemical Spill May Impact Philadelphia’s Water Supply
On the night of Friday, March 24th, a chemical plant in Bristol, Pennsylvania caused a toxic spill, potentially contaminating the drinking water of Philadelphia residents and...
7 Dead in Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion
On Friday, March 24th, disaster struck a factory building owned by R.M. Palmer in West Reading, a small town in eastern Pennsylvania. The candy company’s two-story building...
Here’s How Law Firms Can Weather the Economic Uncertainty Storm
Depending on where you get your economic news, either the U.S. is (still) on the brink of a recession or the Federal Reserve has inflation mostly under control and the economy is...
Veterans Stadium Turf Linked to Brain Cancer Deaths of Former Phillies Players
Tests conducted by The Philadelphia Inquirer have sparked a renewed interest in the connection between artificial turf, PFAS, and cancer. Veterans Stadium served as the home of...
Managing Partner Sam Pond Inducted into the Legends of Labor Hall of Fame
The team at Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP is incredibly proud to announce that managing partner Samuel H. Pond has been honored as the inaugural "Friends of Labor" inductee into the...
Entering the Arena: Five Tips for Successful Depositions for the Young Lawyer
We all remember our first deposition. Even after years of trial advocacy classes in law school and countless transcript reviews in the infancy of being an associate, nothing...
What You Need to Know About Hair Relaxer Lawsuits
Research has shown that some hair products from popular brands - primarily chemical hair relaxers and straighteners - are linked to an increased risk of serious health conditions...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Prevails in Two COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Cases on Behalf of SEPTA Union Members
In two recent lawsuits involving deceased SEPTA employees who died after contracting COVID-19 at work, Pond Lehocky Giordano's legal team, led by Samuel H. Pond, secured lifelong...
Ohio Train Accident Lawyers Investigate Train Derailment
Pond Lehocky Giordano is investigating legal claims on behalf of individuals who were negatively impacted after a Norfolk Southern train derailment on Friday, February 3rd in...
When Custom Trumps the Law in the Workers’ Compensation System, Injured Workers Suffer
Attorneys, as creatures of precedent and habit, can be lulled into believing that a way to do something is the way to do it simply because that’s the customary way it has been...
Kevin Harchar In Memoriam
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...
Six Tips for Preparing for Your First Mediation
As a young lawyer, I’ve found mediating cases to be one of the more enjoyable and rewarding parts of my job. So long as they prepare for a mediation, I have no doubt that any...
One Year After Lorino, Are We Seeing Unreasonable Contest Attorneys’ Fees Being Taken Seriously?
I recently lamented in these pages that punitive damages and other legal penalties far too often fail to deter the behavior they were intended to deter. I noted one reason for...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s 2022 25 Days of Giving Campaign
Pond Lehocky Giordano will once again be spreading holiday cheer over the weeks leading up to the new year by donating to local and national charities selected by the firm’s...
Jerry Lehocky Recovers $5,600,000 for Client Paralyzed By A Work Injury
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...
The State of Medicare Set-Asides After A Roller Coaster Early 2022
By Keld R. Wenge and Leslie Schumacher In the personal injury world, and in particular workers’ compensation cases, Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangements...
Embracing Remote Work As A Young Lawyer
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...
Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. Elected to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives Board of Directors
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...
8 Pond Lehocky Giordano Attorneys Named 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
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....
Misbehaving Employers, Hot Coffee, and the Depp–Heard Case Show What’s Wrong With Punitive Damages Today
A few days before the jury’s verdict in the recent Johnny Depp–Amber Heard defamation trial you might have heard about, our firm received a favorable decision from a Pennsylvania...
Five Keys to a Successful Clerkship
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...
Here’s Why Pond Lehocky Giordano Opened Metaverse Offices
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...
Shawn Lehocky Named to City & State Pennsylvania’s 2022 Law Power 100 List
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,...
8 Pond Lehocky Giordano Attorneys Named 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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...
Honor Slade McLaughlin by Taking Care of Yourself
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Opens Two Offices in the Metaverse
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...
Getting back to “normal” does not mean we should eliminate remote workers’ compensation hearings
As litigators across the region are seeing firsthand, local civil courts are assigning in-person trial dates at a rapid clip, attempting to make up for almost two years of sparse...
Three Things Attorneys Should Know When Seeking Disability Coverage for Mental Health Issues
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Successfully Obtains Workers’ Compensation Benefits on Behalf of Widow in Fatal COVID-19 Claim
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is Accepting Applications for its Sixth Annual Scholarship
Philadelphia (PRWeb) April 12, 2022 - Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP, the largest workers’ compensation and disability law firm in Pennsylvania, today announced it is accepting...
Five Tips for Success When Negotiating Settlements With More Seasoned Attorneys
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Selects Philadelphia College Basketball Star Madison Siegrist for a NIL Endorsement
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...
College Wide Receiver Preston Norwood is Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Next NIL Endorsee
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...
Clients Pay the Price for the Inadequate Attorneys’ Fees Cap in SSDI Cases
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...
Is This THE Single Equation You Can Manage Your Contingency Law Firm With?
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is pleased to announce the election of two new partners to our firm: Kajal Alemo and Michael J. Parker
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Announces a New Community Initiative to Support Injured College Athletes
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...
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Annual Report Shows Changing—and Challenging—World for Workers’ Compensation Practices
It is cliche at this point to say the practice of law is changing at a breakneck pace. But having practiced law for as long as I have—going on four decades—rarely a day goes by...
Lawsuit Investigation: Paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease
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...
How PI attorneys can help injured clients win more SSDI benefits.
The year was 1956. Elvis Presley released his first two albums,. Philadelphia’s own Grace Kelly married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. The Supreme Court of the United States,...
Roundup Cancer Lawsuit
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...
Lawsuit Investigation: B. Braun Ethylene Oxide and Cancer
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...
Few Workers’ Comp Claims Adjusters Are Deposed. It’s Time to Change That.
In the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system, judges rarely allow claimants’ attorneys to take the depositions of claims adjusters. In my experience and that of my...
What Personal Injury Attorneys Need to Know About Their Clients’ Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
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 Court...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is ready to Tee off for the Kids with Kids’ Chance of PA Annual Golf Outing
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...
Commonwealth Court’s Watershed Neves Decision Aligns Interests of Injured Workers and Medical Providers
We attorneys rarely see the interests of injured people align squarely with those of medical providers. Be it the fundamental nature of medical malpractice claims, attorney...
Pond Lehocky Giordano kicks off another season as the Official Partners of the Philadelphia Eagles
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 elected to American Association of Justice Social Security Disability Executive Board
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 supports the Philadelphia Building Trades Council Golf Outing
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 to be Presenting Sponsor for special episode of PhillyLabor Radio Show featuring National AFL-CIO President
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...
Have you checked in on your loved ones in Nursing Homes?
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...
How To Be An Ally In The Workplace
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...
Legal Claims for Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer From Asbestos Exposure
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...
Mental Health Awareness Month spotlights invisible disabilities
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...
Melissa Chandy presents at PAJ’s 39th Annual Auto Seminar
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...
A much-needed Mother’s Day reunion activity booklet
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 Giordano honors nurses on National Nurses’ Day
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...
Former Eagles Tight End, Brent Celek, sits down with Samuel H. Pond for Radio Show
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...
Last call for Pond Lehocky Annual Scholarship Applications
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...
To Our Official Partner, the Philadelphia Eagles—Good Luck!
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...
Meet the Pond Lehocky Disability Attorneys during Social Security Month: Andrea Burns and Connor Deverell
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 Wider Receiver, Freddie Mitchell joins Thomas J. Giordano during National Stress Awareness Month
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 returns to Villanova as Panelist
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...
Thomas J. Giordano joins the Kids’ Chance of PA Board
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...
Meet the Pond Lehocky Disability Attorneys during Social Security Month: Brynn Lapszynski
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...
Melissa Chandy presents a CLE with Dispute Resolution Institute
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: Debunking The Myths
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...
Meet Partner, Stephen R. Miller, on Facebook Live March 25
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...
RBG: A Legacy to Remember during Women’s History Month
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...
5 things all nurses injured at work need to know
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,...
Black History Month Spotlight: A. Leon Higginbotham Jr.
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...
Samuel H. Pond shares tips for business leaders exclusively with Authority Magazine and Medium.com
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...
Black History Month Spotlight: Thurgood Marshall
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 hosts Facebook Live to introduce new Partner, Kevin E. Harcher
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,...
Sam Pond featured in an exclusive NBC10 News report
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...
This President’s Day, Pond Lehocky reflects on fear
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...
What does Black History Month mean to you?
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....
Black History Month Spotlight: Charlotte E. Ray
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...
Injured? Disabled? Pond Lehocky will fight for you!
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...
Macon Bolling Allen: Black History Month Spotlight
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...
Home Office Safety and Security Week
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 Partnership Grows and Names Five New Partners
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....
Pond Lehocky thanks Our Official Partner, the Philadelphia Eagles for a hard-fought season
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...
Pond Lehocky’s Tips for a Safe and Secure Holiday Season
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 Managing Partner joins the 2021 Peggy Browning Fund Leadership Circle
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...
Founding Partner Jerry Lehocky Reappointed to Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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 teams up with the Anti-Defamation League for Human Rights Day
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 Gives Back in honor of International Day of Disabled Persons
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...
4th Annual ‘25 Days of Giving’ Charity Drive
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’s founding partner, spoke at ‘Live Well with Lupus’ conference
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 assembles KCPA Scholarship Care Packages
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 racks up 7 marketing awards
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...
Hundreds of nurses strike at Philadelphia-area hospital
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...
The 2021 Pond Lehocky Annual Scholarship applications open early for National Scholarship Month
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., named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars list
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...
Pond Lehocky attorney, shares expert insight on returning to work amid the pandemic
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...
How veterans can benefit from workers’ compensation and Social Security disability
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 named to ‘Best Law Firms’ for 10th straight year
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 sponsors KCPA Scholarship Care Packages
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’s “Promote the Vote is here to stay”
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...
Attorneys to educate physicians on the law to help more patients during the Pennsylvania Pain Society Annual Meeting
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...
Rumbling threats of legal challenges echo on Election Day
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...
Managing Partner Sam Pond appears on the PhillyLabor Radio Show to Promote the Vote
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 sits down with Chief Operating Officer Jackie Donovan
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano gives back by swapping tech for meals
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano and The Voter Project bring you a LIVE Q&A
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...
Chief Human Resources Officer Jennifer Heinz shares her story as a woman in leadership with Medium.com and Authority Magazine
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...
Jerry M. Lehocky Receives One of the Largest Settlements in PA Workers’ Compensation History
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...
We want to make Promote the Vote a viral movement
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...
Samuel H. Pond awards the Annual Marie Pond Memorial Scholarship on behalf of Pond Lehocky Giordano
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,...
An Election Day badge of honor
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 Giordano’s Andrea Burns shares how Covid-19 Threatened to derail Social Security Disability with Law.com
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano Managing Partner honored by Temple University Beasley School of Law with the Pond Classroom and Courtroom
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,...
Kline and Specter has accepted our challenge. Will you join us and Promote the Vote?
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 sponsors 43 Oak Foundation Golf Outing
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 Managing Partner appears as special guest on new Philly Labor Radio Show
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 offers paid day of service for staff on Election Day
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 founding partner Thomas J. Giordano appears on Liticast honoring Patriot’s Day
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 shares how Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Chief Operating Officer Jackie Donovan remains hopeful while tackling the extreme work-life balance as a woman in leadership
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...
The Philadelphia Inquirer Names Pond Lehocky #1 in Top Workplaces 2020 Award
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to support Kids’ Chance of Pennsylvania virtual 5K Run and Golf Outing
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...
THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DEFENDER: A TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano honors our countries history as we Promote the Vote
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...
Samuel H. Pond starts his fourth year as a Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law
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 protects working parents
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 fights for benefits for construction workers during National Construction Worker Appreciation Week
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 stands with unions during National Truck Driver Week
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 first-responders on Patriot’s Day
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 to present at B.PHL Innovation Fest
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...
Pond Lehocky Girodano’s Chief Operating Officer Jackie Donovan speaks candidly with Medium.com
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...
The Team that Prevails
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 donates office supplies to Share Food Program ahead of International Day of Charity
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...
We proudly support unions this Labor Day, and every day.
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...
Businesses not paying employees for Covid-19 related work.
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 associate Ruxandra Osgood appeared on PhillyLabor Radio
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...
Thrive Global shares exclusive Five Things You Need to be a Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times according to Pond Lehocky Giordano’s founding partner Thomas J. Giordano
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 Giordano founding partners Jerry Lehocky and Thomas J. Giordano hosted a webinar for Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
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...
American Association for Justice names two Pond Lehocky Giordano attorneys as officers on the Social Security Disability Law Section
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’s founding partner Thomas J. Giordano shares Five Things You Need to be a Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times with Medium.com
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...
Founding partner Thomas J. Giordano provides actionable steps with Healthline for those struggling with type 2 diabetes
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 partners, five associates make Best Lawyers 2021 list
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....
Heathline features attorney and long-term disability expert Michael Parker in article
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 puts fans in the stands with client giveaway
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...
Shawn Lehocky appeared on international podcast, Liticast
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...
The Guardian features Pond Lehocky client and Sam Pond about Verizon’s heartless response to employee’s death
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...
Founding partners Jerry Lehocky and Thomas J. Giordano to host webinar for Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
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 Giordano’s Chief Operating Officer Jackie Donovan shares her story as women in leadership with Medium
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano founding partner, Thomas J. Giordano discusses reconnection with Philadelphia Business Journal
Thomas J. Giordano, Jr, Esq., founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano and Pond Lehocky Disability, contributed to Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust expert...
Shawn Lehocky to appear on international podcast, Liticast
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...
A Civil Rights Icon’s Passing Reminds Us That Voting is Essential
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....
Tee Off Time for supporting Kids’ Chance of PA is Now
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 managing partner Sam Pond hosted a Facebook Live with Sean C. Flaherty, Esq.
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...
Pennsylvania to pay for mail-in ballot postage in election
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...
American Airlines Warns 25,000 Workers They Could Lose Jobs
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 managing partner Sam Pond hosted Facebook Live with Dr. Nirav Shah
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...
Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike
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 associate Ruxandra Osgood to appear on PhillyLabor Radio
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...
Pond Lehocky Giordano’s Annual Scholarship covers remaining balance for local union family
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 Ruder published by ALM’s Pennsylvania Law Weekly
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...
Workers turn into amateur sleuths to track virus cases
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...
Pond Lehocky Disability expert Michael Parker hosted a Facebook Live
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...
Sam Pond is fighting anti-Semitism with USC Shoah Foundation
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...
Workers safety a priority with meatpackers, Pond quoted in The Hill
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 female attorneys Kajal Alemo and Melissa R. Chandy hosted a Facebook Live Q&A
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...
Pond Lehocky Disability expert Michael Parker to host a Facebook Live
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 Chief Financial Officer published in Global Banking and Finance Review
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...
What do COVID-19 scams look like in your state?
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’s found partner Jerry Lehocky to appear on PhillyLabor radio show
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...
We reflect on what it means to live in the land of the free.
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...
Pond Lehocky continues to fight for all workers
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...
Pond Lehocky launches Diversity and Inclusion Committee during Pride Month
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 named to ‘Best Places to Work’ list for seventh time
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 featured on Legal Toolkit Podcast
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 forms Diversity and Inclusion Committee for social justice
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...
Come together with the Father’s Day Activity Book by Pond Lehocky
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...
Pond Lehocky staff share why Juneteenth is important
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 to host a Facebook Live Q and A
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...
World Elder Abuse Day is a reminder that nursing home injuries don’t stop during a pandemic
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...
Going once, going twice… Pond Lehocky supports KCPA Online Auction
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 managing partner Sam Pond to host Facebook Live with Dr. Nirav Shah
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...
Layoffs are taking a toll on union workers
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...
Unemployment benefits fraud puts workers at risk of more ID theft
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 Lehocky to host webinar with the Pennsylvania Pain Society
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...
Waiting periods are killing those with disabilities. This new bill could save lives.
An important piece of legislation pending before Congress would eliminate mandatory waiting periods that delay the receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits by...
Pond Lehocky Designates Friday as Mental Health Day for Staff
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...
Pond Lehocky is celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month
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 to host webinar for Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
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 managing partner Sam Pond to host Facebook Live with Sean C. Flaherty, Esq.
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...
What Will Cure Our Nation’s Workplace Safety Issues: Lawsuits
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...
Pond Lehocky attorneys and staff recognize nation’s injustices
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...
Pond Lehocky attorney, Michael J. Parker, shares three different disability claims available to COVID-19 victims in Pa.
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’s Frank Ciprero to appear on PhillyLabor radio show
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...
Death benefits for frontline workers who died from Covid-19
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 founding partner Tom Giordano to host a live Q&A about Social Security benefits
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...
Have you heard about the Victim Compensation Fund?
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....
Pond Lehocky featured on 6ABC for National EMS Week meal deliveries to JeffSTAT
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...
National EMS Week Lunch Delivery to JeffSTAT
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 gives tips on how to prevent injuries while working from home for National Work From Home Day
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 managing partner Sam Pond to host Facebook Live with NFL Philadelphia Eagles Spine Consultant Dr. Vaccaro
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 Donates 50% of its Client Closet Inventory to Families Forward Philadelphia
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...
We honor all those who served our country this Memorial Day
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...
Pond Lehocky managing partner, Sam Pond, hosted a live Q&A on Facebook during Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
Pond Lehocky brightens clients’ inboxes with Pandemic Activity Book & Memorable Journal
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...
Philadelphia Business Journal appoints Tom Giordano for Leadership Trust Network
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 featured on NBC10 news for providing free lunch to Temple University Hospital Nurses
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...
The U.S. Department of Labor issues an alert to keep workers safe during the pandemic.
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...
Are You Eligible for COVID-19 Paid Leave?
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...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Sam Pond joined Liticast live
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...
Pelosi unveils $3T virus bill, warns inaction costs more
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 managing partner Sam Pond to host Facebook Live with Dr. Polishuck
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 National MS Society
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...
Inhale. Pond Lehocky is here to help. Exhale.
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...
Pond Lehocky featured on Fox29 news for volunteer efforts during pandemic
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...
Pond Lehocky featured on NBC10 news for providing free lunch to local nurses on National Nurses Day
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...
Fighting Coronavirus scams: Taking stock
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...
Come together with the Mother’s Day Activity Book by Pond Lehocky
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...
Sam Pond shares insights on Workers Compensation Experts
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...
Pond Lehocky provides 200 lunches to health care workers on National Nurses Day
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...
Elective Surgeries Ban Lifted in PA
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...
Pond Lehocky founding partner Jerry Lehocky thanked teachers during Facebook Live on National Teacher Appreciation Day
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...
Thomas J. Giordano named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Leadership Trust
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...
Pond Lehocky partners to volunteer amid COVID-19 pandemic
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 founding partner Tom Giordano hosted a live Q&A on Facebook with Dr. Davidoff
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’s Sam Pond to appear on PhillyLabor radio show
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...
Pond Lehocky’s founding partner Jerry Lehocky to host a live Q&A on Facebook
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...
Scholarship and educational opportunities are another way of giving back for Pond Lehocky
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 checked your insurance policy? Your losses may be covered.
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...
Sam Pond speaks with Transit Workers Union to discuss rights for frontlines workers
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...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Sam Pond to join Liticast live
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...
Wolf Administration Issues Guidance as Construction Industry Prepares to Resume Work May 1
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. ...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Sam Pond hosts his second Facebook Live Q&A
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...
Tom Giordano will speak with transplant patients during National Donate Life Month
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 founding partner Tom Giordano to host a live Q&A on Facebook with Dr. Davidoff
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...
Pond Lehocky’s Eagles commercial airs during NFL’s Draft Week
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...
Recycling during the pandemic keeps recycling supply chain healthy
(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...
Pond Lehocky kicks off National Volunteer week despite COVID-19
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,...
Immediate action needed for Social Security beneficiaries who do not file tax returns
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...
“Stay-at-Home” orders extended until May 8
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...
A new court extension will NOT impact your case.
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...
Tom Giordano speaks with Bloomberg News about stimulus checks for Americans on Social Security
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...
Sam Pond featured in an exclusive CBS News report on frontline Amazon workers
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...
Pond Lehocky Staff Spend Work Days Volunteering during the Pandemic
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...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Sam Pond to host a second live Q&A on Facebook
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 named a Winner of the Philadelphia Top Workplaces 2020 Award
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...
We want to share your story with our community.
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...
Did your wages get cut?
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,...
Avoid scams while finding help during quarantine
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...
What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
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...
These insurance companies cover telemedicine during the pandemic
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 founding partner Tom Giordano to host a live Q&A about Social Security benefits during COVID-19
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....
Exposed to COVID-19? Here’s what to do immediately.
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
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...
Step-by-step guide to video conferencing
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...
Nursing home injuries don’t stop during a pandemic
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...
Pond Lehocky managing partner Sam Pond hosted a live Q&A on Facebook on World Health Day
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...
Does working from home eliminate the option for workers’ compensation benefits?
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’s Keld Wenge to appear on PhillyLabor radio show
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...
Fears for civil rights mount amid fight against coronavirus.
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...
You’ve just lost your job? Here’s what you need to know.
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...
What does a stay-at-home extension mean for your case?
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...
How to prep for a teleconference before the Judge
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 Partner’s Sam Pond to host a live Q&A on Facebook
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’s Sam Pond appeared on COVID-19 workers’ rights talk radio espisode
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...
COVID-19 update regarding Social Security disability cases
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...
Here are some important COVID-19 resources for you
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...
What the Coronavirus Relief Bill Means for Our Clients
On Friday, March 27, the United States government signed into law the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES...
National Doctors Day: Personal message From Sam
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...
Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
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...