$ 400-450 per hour
About Samuel
Biography
Samuel M. First serves as Labor and Employment Chair at the Jacobs Law Group. He has over 20 years experience representing private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. He represents and advises clients, both large and small, in employment discrimination matters, non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secret disputes, executive employment agreements, employee termination and disciplinary matters, reductions in force, severance arrangements, wage and hour laws, personnel policies and practices, issues affecting unionized workforces, and the complex web of federal, state and local laws governing the workplace. In addition, Mr. First regularly represents clients in business/shareholder disputes and other business transactions.
Mr. First is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Arbitration
10%
Business
10%
Civil Rights
10%
Contracts and Agreements
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Jacobs Law Group, P.C.
(215) 569-9788
Fax
2005 Market St, Ste 1120, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-7035
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200 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 400, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428
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"One of the finest members of the employment defense bar. Big firm experience with real world sensibilities. If you are am employer, this is the person to whom you should bring your serious employment problems and questions. I would trust Sam to advise me."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Labor & Employment Department Chair, Jacobs Law Group, PC
Associations
2013 - Present
JEVS FoundationChair of the Board
2003 - Present
JEVS Human ServicesBoard Member
2011 - 2014
JEVS Human ServicesChair of the Board
2011 - 2014
Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaMember
2010 - 2012
Business Executive Advisory Board to the Business School at Holy Family UniversityMember
2004 - 2014
Society for Human Resource ManagementPhiladelphia Chapter VP Legal
Education
1992
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Pennsylvania
BA
Speaking Engagements
2014
Society for Human Resource Management Symposium
Taking Care of Business: New Legal Trends for the Business Leader
2014
Society for Human Resource Management Seminar
The "Game-Changer" - What Employees Need to Know About the New EEOC, OFCCP and NLRB Regulations and Trends
2014
Score Seminar
Protecting Business Assets with Restrictive Covenants
2014
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Philadelphia)
"Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World"
2014
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Mechanicsburg)
"Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World"
2014
CLE Course Planner
"Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World"
2013
Society for Human Resource Management Symposium
Power Packed Legal Panel
2013
Society for Human Resource Management Seminar
Fasten Your Seat Belts for a Fast-Paced Regulatory Year! EEOC, NLRB and OFCCP Updates
2013
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Pittsburgh)
Protecting Business Assets with Restrictive Covenants
2013
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Philadelphia)
Protecting Business Assets with Restrictive Covenants
2013
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Mechanicsburg)
Protecting Business Assets with Restrictive Covenants
2012
Philadelphia Regional Chapter, Legal Webcast
“Avoiding Employee Retaliation Lawsuits: Advice for Employers”
2012
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Preventing and Winning Retaliation Lawsuits”
2012
Moderator for Philadelphia Regional Chapter Symposium
Power-Packed Legal Platform
2011
Trends & Terms: The Outlook for Accounting Firm M & A in 2011
“Hot Buttons from an Attorney’s Perspective: Don’t Ignore the Employment Issues in a Merger”
2011
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Winning Retaliation Lawsuits”
2011
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Navigating the Rising Tide of Retaliation Claims”
2011
Business Divorce: Privately Held Business and Shareholder Relations
“Protecting Business Assets with Restrictive Covenants”
2010
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Layoff Litigation: Issues to Know in a Tough Economy”
2010
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Surviving (and Outlasting) the Economic Downturn”
2010
Delaware Valley Human Resources Partnership Annual Summit
“Lost in MySpace: Legal Pitfalls in the Electronic Workplace – Monitoring, Discipline, and Recruiting Issues”
2009
Society for Human Resource Management Legal Webcast
“Hot off the Press: GINA and the Supreme Court”
2009
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Legal Webcast
“Reductions in Force: Navigating the Legal and Business Minefield”
2009
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Do’s and Don’ts for Companies in the Economic Downturn”
2008
Society for Human Resource Management Legal Webcast
“The Expanded FMLA, Military Leave Laws, and the ADA in a time of Military Conflict”
2008
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Legal Webcast
“Understanding the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Its Impact on the Workforce”
2008
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Lecture
“Restrictive Covenants and Employee Issues in Shareholder Disputes”
2008
Delaware Valley Human Resources Partnership Annual Summit
“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!! The Hidden Dangers Inherent in the Exercise of Employer Discretion”
2007
Society for Human Resource Management Legal Webcast
“Post-Employment Restrictions: Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets: Your People,, Business & Intellectual Property”
2007
Society for Human Resource Management Legal Webcast
“The HR Professionals’ Newest Nightmare . . . Electronic Documents in Litigation”
2007
Delaware Valley Human Resources Partnership Annual Summit
“If You Think It Doesn't Apply To You . . . Think Again!! Workplace Traps for the Unsuspecting Employer”
2006
Delaware Valley Human Resources Partnership Annual Summit
“Navigating the New Electronic Workplace: The Impact of Technology on Your Workforce and Your Business”
Publications
2014
Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook (2nd Ed.)
Statutory Discrimination (EEO) Protections
2012
Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook
Statutory Discrimination (EEO) Protections
2005
ABA Labor and Employment Law Section
“How ADR Works”, Advising Potential Defendants
Languages
English