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Rachel Lynn McElroy
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Biography
Rachel zealously serves her clients using individually tailored and innovative strategies to best achieve their goals. She is a skilled litigator and has represented plaintiffs and defendants in both state and federal courts. She primarily focuses her practice on employment related claims such as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace, as well as unemployment compensation and wage and hour disputes. As your guide through the legal process, Rachel ensures that you receive prompt attention and compassionate representation throughout the course of your legal matter.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
40%-40%
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 10 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 13 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
McElroy Law Firm, LLC
960 Penn Ave., #1001, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
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 ...
Posted by Nancy | March 11, 2022 | Employment & Labor
Unemployment Issues Resolved
Rachel was so prompt in getting back to me with answers to my unemployment questions. I was very frustrated with our system and not being able to reach a live person to talk to. She helped me tremendously. I would like to recommend Rachel. Easy to talk to and she explains everything. Please give...
Posted by Stephany Wallace | August 25, 2021 | Contracts & Agreements
Great listener with great advise
I had a phone consult with Rachel regarding a 1099 breach of contract and non-payment. She listened to everything I had to say and spent time looking into my specific situation. She was up front that it didn't make sense for me to hire her, given my circumstances; but she offered great advice anywa...
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Posted by Anonymous | August 05, 2020 | Discrimination
Very knowledgeable & kind
I contacted Rachel about some gender discrimation I was facing. She informed me of my rights & that I had a case, if i wanted to file. I would only need to pay her if I tried to negotiate a severance or if I actually filed a case. It has not come to that yet, but I feel confident in her abilities to ...
Rachel Lynn McElroy's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"Rachel McElroy is an intelligent, hardworking and compassionate lawyer. Her clients are lucky to have her."
"Extremely bright attorney dedicated to her clients. My go-to source for employment law issues. I endorse her without reservation."
Andrew Lacy
Employment and labor lawyer
Alexander McElroy
Estate planning lawyer
Claire Wade
Employment and labor lawyer
Peter Mapley
Employment and labor lawyer
James Hux
Wrongful termination lawyer
Robert Xides
Real estate lawyer
Experience
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 SectionVice-Chair
2022 - Present
ACBA ALLY InitiativeCohort Member
2022 - Present
SHRMMember
2020 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
2021 - 2022
ACBA Small and Sole SectionSecretary/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
2021
ACBA CLE Webinar
Employment Law Tips for Small Business Employers
Publications
2023
ACBA Lawyers Journal
What you need to know about remote work as an ADA accommodation
2020
ACBA Lawyers Journal
What you need to know about coronavirus in the workplace
2020
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my employer force me to stay in the hotel after hours without pay?
20 Aug 2021
Q&A
If I worked 40.15 do I get paid for the .15
20 Aug 2021
Q&A
Can my fiancé’s employer ask for my Covid test results?
20 Aug 2021