Atty. William Thomas Josem

Atty. William Thomas Josem

William Thomas Josem is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Thomas Josem at a glance

William Thomas Josem is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cleary & Josem, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1981), and New York (1986). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1980) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Thomas Josem is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Cleary & Josem, LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William Thomas Josem's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Thomas Josem 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.

William Thomas Josem is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Thomas Josem is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Thomas Josem is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Thomas Josem is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 William Thomas Josem

Where is William Thomas Josem's law office located?
William Thomas Josem's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Cleary & Josem, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Thomas Josem handle?
William Thomas Josem focuses on employment, litigation, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William Thomas Josem practiced law?
William Thomas Josem has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Thomas Josem go to law school?
William Thomas Josem earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact William Thomas Josem for a consultation?
You can contact William Thomas Josem 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 William Thomas Josem received?
William Thomas Josem's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1980
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1981
New York
Admitted: 1986
New Jersey
Admitted: 1999

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