PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 22, 2013) – Jackson Lewis LLP, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing workplace law firms, is pleased to announce John M. Nolan has assumed the role of Philadelphia office Managing Partner, succeeding Rick Grimaldi. Mr. Grimaldi will continue his legal practice as Partner, representing employers in all aspects of employment disputes.
“I worked with John for many years in our Morristown office before he made the move to Philadelphia. He is a seasoned litigator who has consistently shown a commitment to the success of both the office and Jackson Lewis as a whole, making him a great fit for the role of Philadelphia office Managing Partner,” said Vincent A. Cino, Firm Chairman.
“I am honored to assume the role of Philadelphia office Managing Partner and look forward to leading the Philadelphia team on a path of continued legal excellence and growth,” said Mr. Nolan.
Mr. Nolan, a trial lawyer, joined Jackson Lewis in December 1994. He has tried over 80 jury and non-jury trials to verdict with considerable success. Mr. Nolan was selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers every year from 2009 to 2013 and was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2013. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Nolan was an Assistant District Attorney in New York and a senior associate at a large, full-service law firm in central New Jersey.
Mr. Nolan received his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College, where he received a B. A. in Political Science. Mr. Nolan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, District of New Jersey, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
The Philadelphia office can be reached at (267) 319-7802.
About Jackson Lewis
Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with 750 attorneys practicing in 51 locations nationwide. We have a wide-range of specialized practice areas, including: Affirmative Action and OFCCP Planning and Counseling; Disability, Leave and Health Management; Employee Benefits Counseling and Litigation; Immigration; Labor, including Preventive Practices; General Employment Litigation, including Class Actions, Complex Litigation and e-Discovery; Non-Competes and Protection Against Unfair Competition; Wage and Hour Compliance; Workplace Safety and Health and Corporate Diversity Counseling. In addition, Jackson Lewis provides advice nationally in other workplace law areas, including: Reductions in Force, WARN Act; Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations; Drug Testing and Substance Abuse Management; International Employment Issues; Management Education; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Public Sector Representation; Government Relations; Collegiate and Professional Sports; and Privacy, Social Media and Information Management.
For the 11th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world’s largest corporations, once again earning a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel in a comprehensive survey by BTI Consulting Group as both a “Powerhouse” and “Standout” in employment litigation. In addition, Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms,” and is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500. As an “AmLaw 100” firm, Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 415 class actions. And finally, Jackson Lewis is a charter member of L & E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance currently of 14 workplace law firms in 14 countries.
For more information, please contact:
Lara Hamm, Public Relations Manager
T: (703) 483-8373
Email: hamml@jacksonlewis.com