Atty. John M. Cerilli
John M. Cerilli represents employers with respect to all aspects of labor and employment law.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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About John M. Cerilli at a Glance
John M. Cerilli is a employment attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John M. Cerilli
John M. Cerilli represents employers with respect to all aspects of labor and employment law. His traditional labor law practice focuses on:
- The National Labor Relations Act
- Strikes and picketing
- Labor contract administration
- Arbitration
- Collective bargaining
- Union organizing
- Plant closings and mass layoffs
- Corporate transactions
- Wage and hour
- Reductions-in-force
- Personnel policies
- Hiring and firing
- Workers' compensation
- Discrimination
- Electrical power
- Manufacturing
- Chemical industry
- Steel industry
- Cultural and entertainment
- Armored car and security
- Airlines
- Technology
- Health care
- Transportation
- Oil, gas, and coal
- Commercial real estate
In his employment practice, John provides counseling and training on a wide range of employment matters, such as:
He regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Pennsylvania Human Rights Commission and other governmental agencies. John also advises both self-insured and insured employers regarding various aspects of their workers' compensation programs, including issues unique to employers with staff in multiple states, strategies for reducing workers' compensation costs, litigation strategy and the interrelationship of workers' compensation and employment and labor laws.
His clients include the following types of companies:
John is one of the founders and current office managing shareholder of the firm's Pittsburgh office. He is also a member of Littler Mendelson's Traditional Labor and Corporate Transactions practice groups and serves as the chair for both the Workers' Compensation Practice Group and the firm's Technology Committee.
During the period of 1982 to 1987, John was a field examiner with the NLRB's Region Six office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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John M. Cerilli's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Cerilli handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Employment Law in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh 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 venue, 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.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose John M. Cerilli
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John M. Cerilli's practice in the field of employment.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means John M. Cerilli's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means John M. Cerilli attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John M. Cerilli Handles in Pittsburgh
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact John M. Cerilli directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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