Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Attorney in New York, Philadelphia & New Jersey. Derek Smith is proud to have obtained several multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of employees like you, who have been discriminated, tormented, and humiliated at work. Attorney Smith and his firm have obtained a $2.5 Million verdict on behalf of a woman sexual harassed by a restaurant owner. He also obtained a $1.6 Million verdict on behalf of a woman who was subject to a hostile work environment while working as a chef. He believes in becoming emotionally invested in every one of his clients, and it shows in his results.

Attorney Morrow is a practicing lawyer in the state of Pennsylvania.

My Journey... I first thought of pursuing a career as an attorney when I was taking a course in the inequalities of our judicial system during my undergrad work at Penn State. By the time I finished that course, I had made up my mind to attend law school and become an attorney. Once I graduated law school and passed the Bar Exam, the first area of law I practiced was a Pro-Bono case involving child custody. Today I still practice Family Law as well as Real Estate and Estate Planning, Criminal, Business, Probate and Contracts. My Focus... I love these areas of law because I am a people person and all of these areas of practice bring me face to face with real people. Helping people through the most difficult time in there life during a divorce or helping people embark on a wonderful moment in their life by helping them buy their first home, either way I am here to help and enjoy what I do. I know it sound cliche, but I truly enjoy helping people...that is what it is all about. Helping real people with real problems and guiding them through with as little stress as possible. My Mission... I offer my clients personal attention, customer service and caring and compassionate legal assistance. I pride myself in always calling my clients back when they call me. My mission is to give each and every client their due importance and their fair day in court if needed. I promise that you will be heard.

Gerald S. Stanshine is a nationally recognized trial attorney who focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury. He has successfully represented numerous clients in high profile matters. Mr. Stanshine is well known to clients, opposing counsel and judges for tenacious and skillful representation of his clients. He has been a guest faculty member with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and has testified before and counseled various Pennsylvania governmental agencies and commissions. He has also appeared on WPVI’s, (channel 6), Action News: Issues and Answers. For almost two decades, Mr. Stanshine was counsel, and then lead counsel to the Fraternal Order of Police in Philadelphia for police officers in Internal Affairs investigations and Disciplinary Hearings. He has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for six consecutive years; to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; to the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pa. for 2013, 2014, and 2015; named as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys; selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel; selected to Philadelphia’s Top Rated Lawyers in 2013, 2014, and 2015; and has been consistently rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, (its highest rating), every year since 2000.

Cynthia C. Berger graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her bachelor’s degree in 1972. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1975. Ms. Berger began her legal career as a staff attorney working for the Judges at the Pittsburgh Social Security Office of Hearing and Appeals. She left the Office of Hearing and Appeals to become a founding partner of the law firm of Berger and Green, P.C., representing disabled individuals throughout Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas in Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. Attorney Berger has assessed over 50,000 Social Security disability claims in the tri-state area during the course of her career. Because of Ms. Berger’s experience and expertise in Social Security disability cases, she is often invited to lecture on a variety of topics concerning Social Security disability. She has lectured at conventions of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR), the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA), the Federal Bar Association (FBA), the National Business Institute (NBI) and the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA). For more than 40 years, Attorney Berger has established a respected reputation for representing people who are no longer able to work due to their disabilities. Ms. Berger is an experienced Pennsylvania Social Security disability attorney who other attorneys turn to for advice and knowledge. Attorney Berger understands the difficulties an individual faces when they are no longer able to work due to their conditions. She is aware of the complexity of a Social Security disability case and works hard to make this process easier on her clients so they can ultimately focus on their health. Ms. Berger is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts and in any Social Security Court throughout the United States, as well as in the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Berger is the Chairperson of the ACBA Social Security Practitioners Committee and a Fellow of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation. Attorney Berger is a past president of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR). With over 4,000 members, NOSSCR is the largest group of attorneys advocating for the rights of claimant’s trying to receive Social Security disability benefits. Ms. Berger has been a leader for NOSCCR for several years. As president, Attorney Berger worked with the Social Security Administration and Congress to resolve current backlogs and issues that impact the disability determination process. Attorney Berger is an active member in the legal community. She is a member of many professional organizations including NOSSCR, the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) and the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA). Ms. Berger is also a 2011-present Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. As a Super Lawyer, attorney Berger represents the top five percent of all lawyers in Pennsylvania. Ms. Berger is also a Martindale Hubbell AV rated attorney. This is the highest level of professionalism an attorney may be rated by their peers. Clients appreciate Attorney Berger’s compassion, preparation, concern, and attention to detail in their cases. Ms. Berger is a hardworking and driven attorney who fights hard for her clients.

After high school, Attorney Laurence B. Green enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in both South Korea and Japan. Following his military career, he attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1966. Upon graduation, Mr. Green went to work as a laborer in the open hearth furnace at the Homestead Works of U.S. Steel and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. Thereafter, he attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor in 1971. Mr. Green began his legal career as a staff attorney for Neighborhood Legal Services Association. He then left that position to open a private law office in Pittsburgh in the general practice of law, concentrating in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury litigation. He is a founding partner of the law firm of Berger and Green, P.C., where he represents individuals involved in accidents as a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney. Mr. Green handles personal injury claims such as car accidents, dog bites, defective products, and slip and fall accidents. Mr. Green is a hands-on attorney who is not afraid to take on a complex case. Clients trust Mr. Green’s extensive knowledge and experience in personal injury cases. He understands the difficulties an individual faces after an accident and is sensitive to their needs. He urges anyone who has been injured in an accident to seek representation so they can recover damages. He wants his clients to focus on their recovery throughout this process and to know that Berger and Green is making their case a top priority. Mr. Green is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts and in the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ), the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA), the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) and the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA). He is also an Allegheny County Bar Foundation Fellow. Attorney Green is part of a distinguished group called the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is a small group of attorneys throughout the United States who have successfully pursued awards in the amount of one million dollars or more for their clients. In 2004 and 2011, Attorney Green was named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. These lawyers represent the top five percent of all lawyers in Pennsylvania in peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorney Green is a distinguished personal injury attorney who is proud to serve accident victims throughout Pennsylvania. He works hard to make sure his clients are treated fairly and with respect. Clients appreciate his hard work, dedication, and compassion.

Born in New York City in 1963, Jennifer Modell graduated from the University of Chicago in 1985 with honors. She obtained a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 1991 and was on the Dean's list.  She is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts, New York State, and in any Social Security Court throughout the United States.Ms. Modell began her career working as a criminal defense attorney at the Legal Aid Society of New York. Thereafter, she did legal work in the areas of immigration law and civil rights law and practiced disability law with the Rhode Island Disability Law Center. Ms. Modell headed the Rhode Island Disability Law Center's Brain Injury Project. She also taught Immigration Law and Business Law courses at the University of Long Island, New York. In 2007, she joined the law firm of Berger and Green to represent disabled people throughout Western Pennsylvania in claims for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). She is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association Social Security Practitioners Committee and the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR). Ms. Modell is a passionate and committed advocate for disabled people. Her clients appreciate her compassion and perseverance in pursuing their Social Security Disability claims.

Reginald C. Allen is a dedicated Employment and Labor Lawyer at the Law Offices of Reginald C. Allen, serving clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reginald expertly handles a range of legal matters, including divorce, civil rights, employment law, contracts, and general employment and labor issues. With a commitment to justice and a deep understanding of the law, he provides comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses alike.

Attorney Amanda J. Bonnesen graduated from the Linsly School in 1999. She then attended the University of South Carolina where she earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She was also named to the Criminal Justice Honor Society and was a participant in the National Student Exchange at the University of Wyoming. Being an independent thinker and wanting to further her own ideas, Ms. Bonnesen went on to earn her Juris Doctor in 2006 from the University of Dayton School of Law. During law school, she participated in the Pro Bono Appellate Project and served in the University’s Law Clinic where she offered free legal assistance to those in need. She also clerked for Judge Walter Rice in Federal District Court of the Sixth circuit and Judge Jennifer Sargus in Belmont County, Ohio. Ms. Bonnesen began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Allegheny County, where she gained extensive courtroom experience. Attorney Bonnesen is a managing partner at Berger and Green, P. C., where she represents individuals in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia in Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. What she enjoys most about being an attorney with Berger and Green, is the interaction she has with her clients on a daily basis. Each of Ms. Bonnesen’s cases are important and memorable to her. She understands what these benefits mean to her clients. This gives her the drive and compassion to fight for them. She wants anyone who is perusing disability benefits to understand that this is a long process but to never give up. She urges her clients to stay in necessary medical treatment and comply with any requests from the Social Security Administration. Ms. Bonnesen hopes that once the Social Security disability process has come to an end, her clients can finally be at ease and focus on their health. Attorney Bonnesen is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) and the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) where she sits on the Allegheny County Bar Association Social Security Practitioners Committee. From 2017-2021, Attorney Bonnesen was named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star. These lawyers represent the top five percent of all lawyers in Pennsylvania in peer recognition and professional achievement. She is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts and in all Social Security Courts throughout the United States. Outside of the courtroom Ms. Bonnesen enjoys horseback riding and training for marathons, pushing herself to reach new goals. She shares her home with her husband Billy and her two pets. Attorney Bonnesen is a determined, kind and empathetic attorney who is dedicated to advocating for individuals who can no longer work due to their disabilities