Atty. Jesse Samuel Stavis

Atty. Jesse Samuel Stavis

Jesse S. Stavis is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 4 yrs experience 4 year
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Profile Summary

About Jesse Samuel Stavis at a glance

Jesse Samuel Stavis is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2022). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 2022) and Haverford College (B.A. University, 2007). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement • Liaison, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division and Committee on Civility, 2023-2024. Provides legal services in Russian. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jesse S. Stavis is a member of the Labor & Employment Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office
  • He represents employers in traditional labor matters, including unfair labor practice charges, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations
  • Jesse also has experience defending employers in employment matters, including discrimination and wage and hour complaints.Concentrations•Unfair labor practice charges •Labor arbitration •Collective bargaining •Union representation elections •Single plaintiff and class action litigation Experience: Representative Matters: Defeated attempt to expand existing union by securing withdrawal of election petition
  • Oversaw labor relations for nonprofit organization by supervising grievance and arbitration process and providing management training on labor law
  • Represented national health care provider in major unionization drive by preparing responses to union requests for information and election petitions
  • Advised international company on outsourcing of production and storage operations
  • Secured settlement for staffing firm in disability discrimination case won several pre-hearing motions prior to settlement
  • Defended health care consulting firm against numerous charges of employment discrimination
  • The above representations were handled by Mr. Stavis prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Teaching Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor, Bryn Mawr College, 2016-2019 Internships: Law Clerk, Cornell University Office of University Counsel, 2020

Practice Areas Explained

Jesse Samuel Stavis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jesse Samuel Stavis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Jesse Samuel Stavis's law office located?
Jesse Samuel Stavis's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jesse Samuel Stavis handle?
Jesse Samuel Stavis focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Jesse Samuel Stavis practiced law?
Jesse Samuel Stavis has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
What languages does Jesse Samuel Stavis speak?
Jesse Samuel Stavis provides legal services in Russian. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Jesse Samuel Stavis go to law school?
Jesse Samuel Stavis earned their education at (J.D., 2022); (B.A. University, 2007).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 2022
B.A. University
Haverford College
- 2007

Languages

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2022

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