$ 525-525 per hour
Mike has spent his entire professional career in Philadelphia practicing in the fields of employment law and general commercial litigation. He has received various recognitions and honors for his work, including being named the Lawyer of the Year in the Philadelphia region in the category of Employment Law - Individuals in 2017 by Best Lawyers in America.
Mike is a longstanding Board Member of the Family Hope Center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The Center treats brain-injured children from across the globe. He is very active in the Lower Merion School District, serving on the Board of the Committee for Special Education, and as a member on the District's ad hoc committee on elementary school curriculum.
Mike has served as a charter member of the Philadelphia Committee for the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. He was appointed to an initial 3 year term on the national board of the Prize in 2015, and reappointed in 2018.
Mike lives in Narberth, Pennsylvania with his wife, a teacher, and two children. He is the Chair of the Narberth Civil Service Commission. A composer and playwright in his free time, he is the co-author, lyricist and composer of A House Divided, which had its world premiere in a sold out run at Narberth Community Theatre in May, 2018. He recently completed a term as a Board member of the theatre as well.
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40 years
37 years
40 years
$ 525-525 per hour
36%-40%
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Acquired: 1986
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1500 JFK Boulevard Suite 1230, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Posted by Rob | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mike is great. Thoughtful and professional. He truly listens, engages, and works on your behalf with integrity and dedication.
Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I had an issue with my past employer at the time. As the issue was clear cut on the surface, the details were complicated, and I didn't know how to go about it and even if I should talk to an attorney. But when I finally decided to contact one, I managed to find Mike, who was nothing short of being h...
Posted by Jen | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I needed someone that had expertise with ERISA law and consulted with multiple attorneys before finding my way to Mike. I was dealing with a life insurance claim after losing my spouse. Needless to say this was a very difficult and scary time for me. Mike put me at ease from the moment I met him. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mike never backed down! He knows the law and fought tooth and nail to assure the insurance company paid me the benefits that was due me. In the end, because of Mike’s expertise the insurance company reinstated my benefits. I highly recommend Mike and his staff.
Posted by Erica | June 5, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Words cannot express my gratitude to attorney, Michael J. Salmonson of Salmonson Goldshaw P.C. I found myself in situation that lead to an unfair suspension without pay from my job. A close friend's husband immediately referred me to Michael J. Salmonson. Mr. Salmonson and his team quickly respond...
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2016
Lawyer of the Year Employment Law-Individuals, Phila., Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media
2015
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media
2015
Best Lawyers, Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2014
PA Litigation Firms of the Year - Winner, Employment Litigation, Legal Intelligencer
2014
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers, Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers, employment law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
PA Litigation firms of the Year- Runner up in Empl. Litigation, Legal Intelligencer
2012
Best Lawyers, employment law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Small firm pro bono award, Equality Advocates
2009
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
1986
Ann Watson Barber Service Award, University of Chicago Law School
1997 - Present
Attorney, Salmanson Goldshaw, PC
1992 - 1997
Attorney, Mager Liebenberg & White
1990 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania Law School
1986 - 1992
Attorney, Dechert Price & Rhoads
Member
jury verdict and attorneys fee award of approximately $1.6 million; verdict upheld by 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals September 5, 2012
$3.7 million award for plaintiff
3rd Circuit Ct. of Appeals upheld judgment for plaintiffs
$38.5 million settlement
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
A.B.
2016
Employment in the Gig Economy
2015
Disabilites of Current Employees: Long term and short term disability, FLMA and ADA
2013
Appropriate Equitable Relief-Post McCutchen
2013
2013 ERISA Update
2013
Benefits Litigation Update
2012
Benefits and Retiree Health Litigation
2011
Litigating ERISA Claims
2011
Benefits Claim Litigation
2010
Benefits Claim Litigation
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