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Samuel John Cordes

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Employment / Labor
    400 cases
  • 40% Discrimination
    24 years, 400 cases
  • 5% Civil Rights
    24 years, 100 cases
  • 5% Constitutional
    24 years, 150 cases

Contact Information

  • Samuel J. Cordes & Associates
    245 Fort Pitt Boulevard
    Floor 2
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222
    Office: 412-281-7991
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“SUCCESSFUL RESULTS”

Posted by: Mary, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Sam Cordes is an excellent lawyer to work with in that he is passionate, thorough, and is always thinking ahead. Being subjected to the judicial... more
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5 star rating

“Atty. Sam Cordes is highly recommended for employment related issues.”

Posted by: Carla, 11 months ago.

Client Review: Sam represented myself and two former colleagues of mine in a State Civil Service Appeal as well as a Gender discrimination suit. It was a long... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Christine Teresa Elzer

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christine Elzer , Pittsburgh (PA), Over 1 year ago
Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

24 years since Samuel John Cordes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Active 1988 05/22/2012
Pennsylvania Active 1989 05/08/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Samuel J. Cordes & Associates 2010–present
Partner at Ogg, Cordes, Murphy & Ignelzi 1989–2009

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Pittsburgh School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
Point Park University MA - Masters 1985
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in America--Employment and Labor Law Best Lawyers in America 2011
Top 50 Super Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow National College of Labor and Employment Attorneys 2010-present
Fellow Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County 2008-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Employers Minefield, Employees' Opportunity; Courts Now Give Teeth to Employer's Burden in Employment Discrimination Actions Pennsylvania Law Weekly 2001
Replacement No Longer Element of Employment Discrimination Prima Facie Case Unknown 2000
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Employment Discrimination Employment Law Institute 2011
Employment Discrimination Employment Law Institute West 2010
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