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Adam Harrison Garner
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Biography
Adam H. Garner is an experienced attorney who represents employees, executives, managers, and professionals in all aspects of employment and employee benefits law. Adam founded The Garner Firm to help individuals get justice in the workplace, and the employment-related benefits they earned and to which they are entitled. The laws governing employee benefits, the employment relationship, and the workplace are complex. Adam’s clients value his judgment, his ability to understand and explain these laws, and his forceful advocacy on their behalf. Adam is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey and has appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States, as well as before numerous federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 21 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The Garner Firm, Ltd.
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Adam Harrison Garner's Reviews
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Posted by Ilene | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent lawyer
Adam is honest, compassionate & always available to answer questions or address concerns.
Posted by Rachel | February 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding service
Adam is an exceptional attorney. He has helped me with my case and delivered a positive outcome that was more than I had expected in a timely manner. He is detail oriented and does not miss anything. He is extremely professional and prompt in updating my case. It was a pleasure working with him and I...
Posted by Felicia | January 30, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Exceptional Service
Adam is phenomenal. I couldn't have asked for anything more from him. He is very educated and knowledgeable. He provides you with the information needed at an exceptionally quick rate. I couldn't be any more pleased with his work !
Posted by Michael | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Disability Lawyer
Adam is very knowledgeable about the process of seeking disability from the insurance company. After the insurer stopped paying my claim, I knew I needed to talk to somebody experienced in these types of cases. He was so detail-oriented, and I was so impressed with how he presented my case. I don'...
Posted by Michelle | November 18, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Best ERISA Attorney in Philadelphia
Adam is an excellent ERISA benefits claim lawyer. I've known Adam professionally for the past several years, including attending conferences where he presented on various topics such as benefit claim litigation and life insurance claims. We have also worked together on a few matters. I've been imp...
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, The Garner Firm, Ltd.
2015 - 2016
President & CEO, Administrative Service Professionals, Inc.
2015 - 2016
Administrator, Teamsters Health and Welfare and Pension Funds of Philadelphia and Vicinity
2012 - 2015
Vice President, Administrative Service Professionals, Inc.
2012 - 2015
Assistant Administrator, Teamsters Health and Welfare and Pension Funds of Philadelphia and Vicinity
2006 - 2012
Associate, McGuireWoods LLP
2004 - 2006
Associate, Baxter, Baker, Sidle Conn & Jones, PA
Associations
2017 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2017 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Health and Disability Insurance Law CommitteeNewsletter Vice Chair
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeMember
2015 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law, Employee Benefits CommitteeSub-Committee Co-Chair
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Health Law CommitteeCommittee Member
2016 - 2017
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Federal Practice CommitteeCommittee Member
2016 - 2017
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Civil and Equal Rights CommitteeCommittee Member
2012 - 2016
International Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansMember
2010 - 2012
Bar Association of Baltimore CityLegislation Committee
2004 - 2015
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
44th Annual Midwinter Symposium on Insurance and Employee Benefits
Recent Developments in Life Insurance Litigation: Contestable Claims, Misrepresentations, Rescissions, STOLI, and Class Actions
2017
ERISA Basics National Institute
Spousal Rights Under ERISA Plans: QDROs, and QMCSOs
2017
ERISA Basics National Institute
Subrogation and Reimbursement Claims
2016
Employee Benefits Committee Mid-Winter Meeting
External Review Pros & Cons: Perspectives of the Plan and Claimant
2014
Employee Benefits Committee, Mid-Winter Meeting
Sweet (ERISA) Mystery of Life (Insurance)
2013
Webinar
Multiemployer Health Plans and the Affordable Care Act
2012
Employment Laws Made Simple
Employment Law
2011
Webinar
Multi-Employer Pension Plans: Withdrawal Liability
2010
Teleconference
The HIRE Act: Benefits and Possible Pitfalls for Employers
2009
Labor and Employment Law Developments in Uncertain Times
Changes to COBRA After ARRA
2008
Records Retention and Destruction
Employment Records Retention Requirements Under Federal and Maryland Law
2007
Records Retention and Destruction
Employment Records Retention Requirements Under Federal and Maryland Law
Publications
2018
Employee Benefits Law, 4th Edition (BNA) 2016 Cumulative Supplement (Not Yet Published)
Chapter 14
2017
Employee Benefits Law, Fourth Edition (BNA)
Chapter 13
2014
Employee Benefits Law, Third Edition (BNA) Cumulative Supplement
Chapter 13
2013
Employee Benefits Law, Third Edition (BNA) Cumulative Supplement
Chapter 13
2010
Employee Benefits Law, Second Edition (BNA) Cumulative Supplement
Chapter 13
2009
Employee Benefits Law, Second Edition (BNA) Cumulative Supplement
Chapter 13
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My company provided health insurance is supposed to start on may 1, but I'm being told it will take another month.
30 Apr 2017
Q&A
My job offers short term disability through private insurance. I've been collecting. Can I still collect if i lose my job?
02 Mar 2017
Q&A
Can my parents make me quit my job im 16 about to be 17?
18 Feb 2017