Atty. Joel Seth Barras

Atty. Joel Seth Barras

Joel Seth Barras is a lawyer practicing employment & labor - u.s., business transactions, collective bargaining and union negotiations and 9 other areas of law. Joel received a M.A. degree from Boston University College of Communications in 2003, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Seth Barras at a glance

Joel Seth Barras is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ssd, wage & hour, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Ea (2003). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Boston University College of Communications (M.A. Mass, 2003). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel Seth Barras is a lawyer practicing employment & labor - u.s., business transactions, collective bargaining and union negotiations and 9 other areas of law
  • Joel received a M.A. degree from Boston University College of Communications in 2003, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Joel practices at Reed Smith LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Seth Barras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Seth Barras 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.

Joel Seth Barras is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joel Seth Barras is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Joel Seth Barras is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Joel Seth Barras is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Contracts

Joel Seth Barras is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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

Common questions about Joel Seth Barras

Where is Joel Seth Barras's law office located?
Joel Seth Barras's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Seth Barras handle?
Joel Seth Barras focuses on employment, business, ssd, wage & hour, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joel Seth Barras practiced law?
Joel Seth Barras has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Joel Seth Barras go to law school?
Joel Seth Barras earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (M.A. Mass, 2003).
How can I contact Joel Seth Barras for a consultation?
You can contact Joel Seth Barras directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joel Seth Barras received?
Joel Seth Barras's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2003
M.A. Mass
Boston University College of Communications
- 2003

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Ea
Admitted: 2003

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