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James B. Shrimp
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Biography
James B. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of employers in discrimination cases brought in federal court and state court, and at the adminstrative level (Pennsylvania Human Relaltions Commission and Equal Employment Opportunities Commission). Mr. Shrimp also represents employers, including schools, in labor and employment issues. Mr. Shrimp also counsels and represents businesses in Franchise Law and Trademark issues.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
27 years
Discrimination
35%
27 years
Franchising
15%
20 years
Trademark Infringement
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
High Swartz LLP
40 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA, 19404
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James B. Shrimp's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Jim Shrimp personally and professionally for nearly twenty years. He is a truly exceptional lawyer who has achieved outstanding results for his clients."
James Waldenberger
Medical malpractice lawyer
Joel Rosen
Franchising lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, High Swartz LLP
1999 - 2002
Associate, Frederick and Associates
Associations
2015 - Present
Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)Member
2015 - Present
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Member
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationForum on Franchising Member
2002 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationLabor and Employment Committee Member
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationLabor and Employment Division Member
1999 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Montgomery Bar AssociationCivil Rules Committee Member
2010 - 2012
Montgomery Bar AssociationFranchise Committee Member
2005 - 2005
Montgomery Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Committee Vice-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Munoz v. Nutrisystem, 2014 WL 3765498 (E.D.Pa.)
Summary Judgment Granted in Significant Part
Allen v. Nutrisystem, 2013 WL 1776440 (E.D.Pa.)
Summary Judgment Granted in favor of Employer
Grosso Enterprises, Inc. v. Domino's Pizza, 2011 WL 816620 (E.D.Pa.)
Henderson v. NutriSystem, 2009 WL 1259113 (E.D.Pa., May 7, 2009)
Schneider v. The Arc of Montgomery County, 497 F.Supp.2d 651 (E.D.Pa. July 25, 2007)
Kelly v. Harcum College, 2007 WL 712416 (E.D.Pa. March 7, 2007)
Mochan v. The Arc of Montgomery County, 2007 WL 655604 (E.D.Pa. March 2, 2007)
Education
1999
Villanova University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Misericordia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
American Bar Association, Forum on Franchising
Walking the Line: Best Practices for Advising Franchise Client on Avoiding Employment Risks
2005
Montgomery County Employment Law Symposium
Restrictive Covenants
Publications
2018
High Swartz Blog
Franchisees – Things to Watch Out for in 2018
2017
2017
High Swartz Blog
Hey Boss, Give Me the Tips I Earned! Not So Fast.
2017
High Swartz Blog
Compensatory Time Coming to a Private Employer Near You?
2017
High Swartz Blog
Sexual Orientation Discrimination: The Legal Jumble
2017
2016
2016
2016
2016
High Swartz Blog
The NLRB Takes Aim at Employee Handbooks Affecting Employment Law
2016
2016
High Swartz Blog
The Wait is Over – Time for Employers to Audit Payrolls
2016
High Swartz Blog
Alert: Federal Judge Prevents Implementation of New Overtime Rule
2016
High Swartz Blog
“Subgroup” Disparate Impact is a Basis for Age Discrimination Claim
2015
2015
2015
High Swartz Blog
Employment Eye on the Supreme Court
2015
High Swartz Blog
Facebook and Employee Discipline: Employers “Dislike” the NLRB
2015
High Swartz Blog
Background Check on Potential and Current Employees
2015
Legal Intelligencer
Uber and the Heightened Scrutiny of Independent Contractor Status
2015
High Swartz Blog
Obama Administration to Announce New Overtime Rules
2015
High Swartz Blog
Can Prospective Employers be sued for religious discrimination?
2015
Philadelphia Business Journal
Management lessons from Jonathan Papelbon
2015
2015
2015
High Swartz Blog
Employer Firearms Policies in light of Bring Your Gun to Work Laws
2015
High Swartz Blog
Legal Marijuana Use, Disability and Employment Discipline
2015
High Swartz Blog
Suspension with Pay is Not Discrimination
2015
High Swartz Blog
Working at Amazon: A Demanding Workplace or Just Normal?
2015
2015
High Swartz Blog
Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Decisions
2015
High Swartz Blog
Grab the Popcorn: Top 10 Legal Movies Worth Watching
2014
2014
2011
ABA Franchise Law Journal
Yes to Arbitration
2007
Schuylkill Alliance Business Advisor
Supreme Court Assists Employer by Limiting Pay Discrimination Claims
2006
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Open Government Guide, Open Records adn Meeting Laws in Pennsylvania
2001
Employee Discharge and Documentation in Pennsylvania
Properly Documenting an Employee's Discharge
Languages
English