Atty. Michael W. McGurrin
Michael McGurrin is a Senior Partner at the law firm of Galfand Berger. After receiving a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College, Mike performed an Assistantship in Sociology at the University of Denver.
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Michael W. McGurrin is a Senior Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Galfand Berger LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1993). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael McGurrin is a Senior Partner at the law firm of Galfand Berger
- After receiving a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State College, Mike performed an Assistantship in Sociology at the University of Denver
- He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver in 1990 receiving the Howard Jenkins, Jr. award in Labor Law
- Mike’s practice areas include Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Employment Discrimination, and Labor Law
- And, he is the Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Department at Galfand Berger
- Mike represents clients before Workers’ Compensation Judges, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board and the Commonwealth Court
- His labor practice includes representing unions in all labor matters and forums, including: collective bargaining, grievances and arbitrations, the National Labor Relations Board, and federal court
- In 2015, Mike became one of only 20 attorneys certified that year as a specialist in the practice of Workers’ Compensation by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- He is a member of the National Employee Lawyers Association, the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and the Pennsylvania Bar Association
- He is a frequent lecturer on Workers’ Compensation, Employment Discrimination and Labor Law issues
- Mike also co-authored and edited the most recent edition of Galfand Berger’s book, Workers’ Rights to Workers’ Compensation
- This handy book concisely explains injured workers’ rights and responsibilities under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
- It was written with the hope all injured workers in Pennsylvania will receive the rights promised them by the Workers’ Compensation Act
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Michael W. McGurrin is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael W. McGurrin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael W. McGurrin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael W. McGurrin is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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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