Rachel Lynn McElroy

Rachel Lynn McElroy

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

960 Penn Ave., #1001, Pittsburgh, PA

About Rachel

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 10 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 13 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McElroy Law Firm, LLC

960 Penn Ave., #1001, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

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Rachel Lynn McElroy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emily | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Would highly recomend

I am writing about my experience with McElroy Law Firm, LLC, particularly with partner Rachel L. McElroy, and her outstanding expertise in employment law and litigation. Rachel McElroy and her firm were highly recommended to me. Not only do her background credentials, education and experience speak f...or themselves, but every step of the process working with Rachel, her intelligence, compassion, and attention to detail lived up to that reputation. Having hired McElroy Law Firm, LLC for employment law, it is here that Rachel's excellence is on full display. Focused on employment discrimination, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, illegal demotion, workplace retaliation, providing EEOC and PHRC representation, and more. Although I come from a family of lawyers, I am far from one myself. The legal system is difficult to navigate and understand as a layperson. Rachel McElroy does a phenomenal job breaking down complex legal processes, terminology, specialized syntax, and the sheer volume of material that is otherwise incomprehensible. Highlighting how paramount attorneys like Rachel McElroy are for the legal system at large. She effectively communicates complex legal concepts step by step, bridging the gap between legal and layperson. Additionally, she offers a free consultation, making her and her firm an invaluable proponent to those who otherwise would not be able to afford legal counsel. Working with Rachel and her team, including paralegal Laura Rossi, has been an absolute pleasure. They fight for their clients. The team was professional, responsive, and tailored their approach to the needs of my case. They were strategic, thorough, and made sure I was informed during every step of the litigation process. They made me feel like I had an advocate. Rachel McElroy is the real deal. Ranked as a super lawyer for 6 years, putting her in the top 5% in the state, and ranked a 10.0 AVVO top rated Attorney. She has argued in both federal and state courts. She is licensed in three states with over a decade of experience offering representation to a diverse area. She is exceptional at what she does, and I am privileged to have been represented by her firm. I am very pleased with the outcome, and I am grateful for the support that I received. My case was treated fairly and with compassion at each step. I would highly recommend Rachel McElroy and her firm to others.

Posted by Debbie | December 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate and courteous

Rachel was amazing. She guided us through every step of the case and was so kind. She and Alex make a great team and we felt like we were with friends, not our lawyers. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone who needs a great lawyer!

Posted by Kathy | December 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Don't Hesitate...Rachel is amazing!

I am so thankful for Rachel and her exceptional knowledge. She helped me through a rough workplace harassment challenge with sound advice and expertly written communication. Rachel did not approach my situation with a lawsuit mentality, but instead outlined the challenges and helped me approach my ...employer with facts and proposed solutions. She helped me to create a document that opened communication with my employer and led to mutually agreed upon outcomes. I highly recommend Rachel and her services to anyone! Thank you, Rachel!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Tactful assistance with Separation Agreement review & guidance with confusing lay-off

Rachel provided helpful advice and answered all questions I had regarding the Separation Agreement I received from my employer following an unexpected and confusing lay-off experience. We reviewed the full document together and she gave me piece of mind that there weren't any aspects of my approach ...that would put me in legal or financial trouble. She also helped answer related questions on the topics of unemployment and healthcare coverage. I would definitely recommend Rachel to anyone who is in need of professional guidance when dealing with a stressful lay-off experience.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

She was wonderful!

I loved her focus on trauma-informed lawyering. She understands that starting/resolving a complaint is a big event in the person's life and she wants to help her clients get through it and then move on with their lives.

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Rachel Lynn McElroy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Elzer

Employment and labor lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked as co-counsel with Rachel on a complicated legal matter, and I also know her from the workers' rights legal community. She is very bright, and cares a lot about her clients. I highly recommend working with her."

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Andrew Lacy

Employment and labor lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have co-counseled with Rache on a matter. That means that we both were an attorney for an individual getting sued. Rachel is fantastic. I really loved working with her because of her intelligence and diligence. With respect to her intelligence, she often thinks of points that I do not. That's the hallmark of an attorney that you want on your time. With respect to her diligence, Rachel is more on top of her cases than most attorneys I've met, she always keeps the client in the loop, and you can be sure that Rachel will not make any mistake because she was not prepared. Rachel is a very fine attorney and one of the best I've worked with. I would definitely endorse her to any potential client."

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Alexander McElroy

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Family member

"Yes, I am biased, Rachel is my wife. However, with that said, since I know her so well I can speak to what an amazing attorney she is. She treats every client with respect, gives them honest advice, and fights for their rights if they have been illegally wronged. Obviously I highly recommend her!"

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Peter Mapley

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Other

"Rachel is a former colleague and a friend, While we don't always get to choose the former, I'm glad that relationship led to the latter. Rachel is a trusted sounding board and I often seek her input when my practice requires the perspective of a lawyer in her jurisdiction. There is no better compliment I can give than to say that Rachel is my "go-to" when I need assistance in Western Pennsylvania."

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James Hux

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rachel and I worked together on several employment discrimination issues. Rachel is an attorney that truly cares about her clients, and will fight to make sure they are heard. I highly recommend Rachel for anyone considering litigation against their employer."

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Robert Xides

Real estate lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rachel McElroy is an intelligent, hardworking and compassionate lawyer. Her clients are lucky to have her."

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Ryan Very

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Friend

"Extremely bright attorney dedicated to her clients. My go-to source for employment law issues. I endorse her without reservation."

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Andrew Lacy

Employment and labor lawyer

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Alexander McElroy

Estate planning lawyer

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Claire Wade

Employment and labor lawyer

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Peter Mapley

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Hux

Wrongful termination lawyer

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Robert Xides

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

N/A

CALI Award for Excellence, Case Western Reserve University

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, McElroy Law Firm, LLC

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Rawle & Henderson

2016 - 2018

Associate, The Spitz Law Firm, LLC

Associations

2022 - Present

ACBA Small and Sole Section

Vice-Chair

2022 - Present

ACBA ALLY Initiative

Cohort Member

2022 - Present

SHRM

Member

2020 - Present

Western Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2021 - 2022

ACBA Small and Sole Section

Secretary/Treasurer

Education

2011

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Charleston

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

Speaking Event

Employment Law Tips to Small Businesses

2022

ACBA Webinar

A General Overview of Medical Marijuana in Pa

2022

ACBA Non-Profit Section

FLSA Overview for Non-Profits

2021

ACBA Webinar

Lead Generation

2021

ACBA CLE Webinar

The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") in Employment

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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