Philadelphia Employment Law Attorney Scott Pollins Joins Willig, Williams & Davidson

PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 20, 2011 (Press-News.org) Philadelphia labor law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that employment law attorney Scott M. Pollins has joined the firm as of counsel. A member of the firm's employment law department, Pollins serves an advocate for working individuals who have suffered discrimination in the workplace, counseling and representing clients in matters relating to sexual harassment, discrimination, employment agreements, retaliation and whistleblower actions, wrongful termination and overtime and wage and hour concerns. A dedicated advocate for more than 15 years, Pollins takes pride in achieving positive results for his clients through both litigation and negotiation.

Prior to joining Willig, Williams & Davidson, Pollins was the principal attorney of the Pollins Law Firm, with offices in Philadelphia and Media, Pa. Pollins represented clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, concentrating his practice in employment law, employee benefits and personal injury matters. He began his career as an associate with White and Williams LLP in Philadelphia.

"Scott is a skilled advocate who is passionate about protecting the rights of individuals who feel that they have been the victims of discrimination," said Willig, Williams & Davidson Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig. "We are confident that he will provide exceptional service and representation to our individual and union-side clients."

In addition to maintaining an active legal practice, Pollins contributes to Willig, Williams and Davidson's longstanding tradition of giving back to the legal and larger communities through public service. Currently, Pollins serves as president of the National Employment Lawyers Association Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter and co-chairman of the Plaintiffs' Employment Panel of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, and provides pro bono legal assistance through Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Pollins is a frequent lecturer for legal and other organizations, addressing employment law and personal injury matters.

"I am proud to join such an outstanding and diverse team of attorneys," stated Pollins. "It is exciting to work with other lawyers who are passionately devoted to leveling the playing field for union members and working families."

Pollins is a 1995 graduate of the Dickinson School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Bucknell University.

About Willig, Williams & Davidson - Willig, Williams & Davidson (www.wwdlaw.com) is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States. Founded in 1979, the firm focuses on representing labor unions, employee benefit funds, individual working people and their families on a variety of legal fronts, including national, regional and local contract negotiations; dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and litigation; tax and benefit law compliance issues; discrimination and other employment matters; advocacy for injured workers; and prepaid legal services for union members.