Trisha Gill

Trisha focuses her practice primarily on the defense of employers in employment discrimination claims in federal court, state court and administrative agencies. She has litigated numerous claims alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment (ADEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Whistleblower claims. She also has defended employers in wrongful discharge claims, breach of employment contract (restrictive covenant) claims and claims filed under Pennsylvanias Wage Payment and Collection law. Trisha has defended attorneys, accountants, real estate agents, contractors and subcontractors. She has represented oil and gas companies, laboratories and medical practices, non-profit organizations and religious institutions, municipalities and educational institutions, and financial institutions. Trishas representative experience includes electrical companies and construction companies, building supply and product suppliers, manufacturers and HVAC companies, trucking entities and landscaping companies, bars and restaurants owners. In addition to her litigation practice, Trisha assists employers in implementing and drafting/revising personnel policies and procedures, as well as providing day-to-day counsel on employment issues. She represents against a wide range of unfair trade practices, commercial disparagement and defamation, dram shop liability cases. Trisha has tried numerous cases to jury verdict and has successfully defended favorable verdicts in appellate courts. In addition, she frequently represents clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings including the American Arbitration Association and private mediation proceedings. Practices Appellate Practice Employment and Labor Law General Liability Professional Liability: Non-Medical