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Peter David Winebrake
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Biography
Attorney Pete Winebrake is the founder and managing partner of Winebrake & Santillo, LLC. He has litigated hundreds of employment rights lawsuits in courts throughout the United States and has recovered many millions of dollars for his hard-working clients and their families. Mr. Winebrake is regarded as one of the nation’s most successful and prolific wage/overtime rights lawyers. He is recognized as one of the Top-100 lawyers in Pennsylvania in the annual "SuperLawyer" survey of attorneys conducted by Thompson-Reuters. He has lectured on employments rights and class action law at attorney seminars and law schools throughout the United States.
Mr. Winebrake’s cases range from class action lawsuits brought on behalf of large groups of employees to individual lawsuits brought on behalf of single employees. He believes that employees with valid legal claims deserve to be represented by competent, ethical, and hard-working counsel.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
95%
33 years | 750 cases
Mediation
5%
20 years | 40 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Winebrake & Santillo, LLC
715 Twining Road, Suite 211, Dresher, PA, 19025-1833
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Peter David Winebrake's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by carrie | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Will recommend
Mr Winebrake was a 100% professional. He kept in constant contact with me. Walking me through the entire case.
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Helpful, knowledgeable good at specialisation in employmnet law related services.
I had kind of difficult case. I contacted so many good lawyers but nobody knew how to deal with my case but Mr. winebrake took my case and not only took my case he resolved within 6 months. which was unexpected. I am truly thankful to Mr. winebrake. I would recommend Mr. Winebrake for you employme...
Posted by Tony | July 31, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very kind, informative, and thorough.
Pete was a breeze to work with. His expectations were very clear as to what information he needed. His response was extremely quick as well. From our conversations, I feel very confident about my next steps.
Posted by Cody | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience
I had a very smooth experience with Mr. Winebrake. My case was regarding wage laws, and was awarded more than double what was expected. Very knowledgeable.
Posted by Ronda | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Representation
Pete Winebrake represented me during a very difficult time and I have nothing but praise for him. His expertise in labor law provided an execellent outcome for me. I highly recommend him and his firm!
Peter David Winebrake's Lawyer Endorsements
"Pete is a consummate professional. He is thorough, very knowledgeable, and determined to obtain the best results for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is an incredibly tenacious attorney who works tirelessly to ensure workers rights are protected. Pete is an expert when it comes to wage and hour and labor law."
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Experience
Honors
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Outstanding Achievement as NYC Law Department Attorney, Bar Association of the City of New York
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Annual Award for Legal Work Benefiting Law Enforcement, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5
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Award for Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Latino Community, Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition
N/A
Big Brother of the Year Award, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
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Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Winebrake & Santillo, LLC
2002 - 2007
Non-Equity Partner, Trujillo Rodriguez & Richards, LLC
1998 - 2002
Deputy City Solicitor/Chief Deputy City Solicitor, Philadelphia Law Department
1997 - 1998
Associate, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
1992 - 1997
Assistant Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk to Justice William R. Johnson, New Hampshire Supreme Court
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Workers Injury Law and Advocacy GroupMember
2004 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Knepper v. Rite Aid Corp., 675 F.3d 249 (3d Cir. 2012)
Employees Prevailed
Education
1991
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Lehigh University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Complex Litigation Course at Vanderbilt University
Litigating Collective FLSA Cases
2015
Wage & Hour Symposium
Hot topics in Wage and Hour Law / Avoiding Ethical Mistakes in Wage and Hour Law
2015
Protecting Pay: Representing Workers with Wage and Hour Claims
Significant Legal Developments
2015
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Wage & Hour Symposium
Establishing and Growing an Employment Law Practice
2015
American Association of Justice 2015 Annual Convention
How to Succeed in Arbitration
2015
"Employment law: Essentials and Best Practices" at the American Law Institute
Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
2014
Philadelphia Bar Association - Quarterly Committee Meeting
Wage and Hour Class/Collective Actions
2014
Employment Law: Essentials and Best Practices
Other On-the-Job Issues: Wage & Hour
2014
Basics of Wage and Hour Law
Various Topics
2014
21 Annual Employment Law Institute
Establishing and Growing an Employment Law Practice
2014
20th Annual Employment Law Institute
Year in Review: What's New in Employment Law
2013
The New York City Conference on Representing Employees
Wage & Hour: Class Certification/ Decertification Motion Practice
2013
Pennsylvania Bar Institute - 3rd Annual Wage & Hour Symposium
Fluctuating Workweek - Is it Dead in Pennsylvania? / Independent Contractor Violation
2012
Pennsylvania Bar Institute - Basics of Wage and Hour Law: Getting Paid in Pennsylvania
Litigating Wage and Hour Cases - Tips from Front Lines
2012
Pennsylvania Bar Institute - 2nd Annual Wage and Hour Symposium
Various Programs
2012
Pennsylvania Bar Institute - 18th Annual Employment Law Institute
What to Look for in a Plaintiff for a Wage & Hour Case
2011
Pennsylavnia Bar Institute - 1st Annual Wage and Hour Symposium
Various Programs
2010
Pennsylvania Bar Institute - Basics of Wage and Hour Law: Getting Paid in Pennsylvania
Hot topics in FLSA Coverage
2009
Drexel University Law School - Guest Lecturer for Professional Responsibility Clinical
Running a Plaintiffs-Side Law Firm
2008
Employment Law Update in Pennsylvania
Wage & Hour and the FLSA
2006
Workplace Injury Litigation Group, Inc. - 11th Annual Conference and CLE
Making the Fair Labor Standards Act Work for Your Clients
2006
Litigating Wage and Hour Cases
Various Topics
2005
American Trial Lawyers Association - 2005 Annual Convention
Overtime Coverage Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Publications
2004
Newsletter of the Employment Rights Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Fair Labor Standards Act Class Action Litigation in Federal and State Courts
1994
Journal of Collective Negotiations In the Public Sector
Ain’t Misbehavin’”?: The Legal Boundaries of Bias and Misconduct of Labor Arbitrators
1993
Temple Law Review
Note, Constitutional Law – The Establishment Clause and Overtly Denominational Accommodations – Olsen v. Drug Enforcement Administration
1992
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University Law Review
Legal Boundaries for Partiality and Misconduct of Labor Arbitrators
Languages
English