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Michael J. Salmanson

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Fees

Contingent (36%-40%), Hourly ($395/hour)

Contact Information

Salmanson Goldshaw, P.C.

1500 JFK Boulevard Suite 1230

Philadelphia, PA 19102
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“Great Job”

Posted by: Ed, 2011-04-28 10 months ago.

Client Review: My case took 5 years to resolve and mike was there all the time, providing good advice, support and a very good understanding of the issues and legal... more

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“Outstanding attorney”

Posted by: a Employment client, 2010-10-19 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mike Salmanson is a highly skilled attorney. He represented me in a discrimination case and the case took 3 1/2 yrs. He was thoroughly prepared every... more

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Résumé

License

25 years since Michael J. Salmanson was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania	Active	1986	02/09/2012

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Salmanson Goldshaw, PC	1997–present
Adjunct Professor at University of Pennsylvania Law School	1990–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Chicago Law School	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1986
Princeton University		A.B.	1982

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Best Lawyers, employment law	Best Lawyers in America	2012
Super Lawyer	Law & Politics Magazine	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Philadelphia Bar Association

Portfolio

Cases

In re John S.

Outcome: $3.7 million award for plaintiff

U.S. ex rel. Bultena v. Highmark

Outcome: $38.5 million settlement

Lawson v. Fortis

Outcome: 3rd Circuit Ct. of Appeals upheld judgment for plaintiffs

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
"The Night I Saw Rosa Parks"	The Philadelphia Lawyer
"Philadelphia Lawyers Pitch Late-Inning Save"	The Philadelphia Lawyer

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Litigating ERISA Claims	Employment Law Institute	2011
Benefits Claim Litigation	24th Annual ERISA Litigation Conference	2011

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