Michael R. Galey

Overview Credentials Recognitions Affiliations Insights Overview Michael Galey is a partner in the firms Philadelphia office. He concentrates his practice on defending employers against employment-related claims and advising clients on personnel management and statutory compliance issues. He is routinely involved in defending employers in matters in which former employees have alleged race, national origin, age, disability, gender, and other discrimination claims as well as claims against employers for sexual harassment, breach of employment contract, defamation, and wrongful termination. His practice also involves counseling clients regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Pennsylvanias Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL). Additionally, Michael assists clients in crafting employment agreements and implementing employee handbooks and personnel policies and procedures. Michael was included in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars from 2013 to 2017. Credentials Education J. D., 2007, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola Law School B. A., 2004, Franklin and Marshall College Bar Admissions New Jersey Pennsylvania Court Admissions U. S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Recognitions Pennsylvania Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, since 2013 - 2017 Named a BTI Consulting Client Service All-Star for 2019 Affiliations Professional Activities President of Borough Council for West Chester Insights Insights07/31/20 Reconsidering Religious Accommodations In Light Of The Pandemic Michael R. Galey Read more News07/09/19 What Should Employers do if an Employee Turns Down a Pay Raise?Michael R. Galey Read more News03/22/19 Fisher Phillips Attorneys Named to BTIs Client Service All Stars Michael R. Galey, J. Hagood Tighe Read more News05/12/17 Philadelphia Attorneys Named in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists Michael P. Avila, Michael R. Galey, Michael R. Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Susan M. Guerette, Christina M. Michael, Christopher P. Stief Read more Event09/29/16 Annual Workplace Law Update 2016 Michael P. Avila, Brent A. Cossrow, Todd Alan Ewan, Michael R. Galey, Rick Grimaldi, Christina M. Michael, Christopher P. Stief Read more News07/05/16 Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Hazing in Secondary Schools Michael R. Galey Read more Insights06/09/16 Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Legislature Crack Down on Hazing in Secondary Schools Michael R. Galey Read more News05/16/16 Local Attorneys Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists Michael P. Avila, Michael R. Galey, Michael R. Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Susan M. Guerette, Christina M. Michael, Christopher P. Stief Read more News01/01/15 Fisher Phillips Elects Five New Partners Laurel K. Cornell, Michael P. Elkon, Michael R. Galey, Kristen J. Nesbit, Matthew R. Simpson Read more News05/27/14 Philadelphia Fisher Phillips Lawyers Listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Michael R. Galey, Michael R. Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Christina M. Michael Read more View All