Philadelphia Labor and Employment Law Firm Willig, Williams & Davidson Expands to Maryland

DOYLESTOWN, PA, September 29, 2010 (Press-News.org) Philadelphia union-side labor law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson has expanded into the Baltimore metropolitan area, merging with prominent Maryland labor and employment law firm, The Singleton Law Group. With the merger, John M. Singleton, Esq. has joined Willig, Williams & Davidson as a partner. Singleton brings 30 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney to the fold. Singleton has been listed as a top labor and employment practitioner by "Best Lawyers in America," and has been included in Baltimore magazine's list of Maryland Super Lawyers . Leading law firm and attorney ranking organization, Chambers and Partners has similarly recognized The Singleton Law Group for excellence in the field of employment and labor law, listing the firm as one of the highest rated in Maryland.

"This strategic merger presents an outstanding opportunity to expand our law firm's reach to Maryland's robust business environment while adding an outstanding labor and employment practitioner to the Willig, Williams & Davidson family," stated Managing Partner, Deborah R. Willig, Esq. "We are proud to add John to the firm and look forward to providing superior legal services to a wide array of clients in the Baltimore region."

Willig, Williams & Davidson represents labor unions, employee benefit funds, individual workers and their families in matters ranging from tax law compliance to workplace discrimination to domestic relations. In addition to Owings Mills, Md., the firm has Pennsylvania offices in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Jenkintown and Media, as well as Haddonfield, N.J.

Singleton focuses his practice on labor and employment matters, representing labor unions and individuals in both the private and public sectors. He handles workplace matters such as sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination, civil rights, wage and hour issues, workers' compensation and non-compete and severance agreements. An able trial attorney, Singleton also represents clients in personal injury, intellectual property, medical malpractice and criminal defense matters in Maryland.

Willig, Williams & Davidson is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States. The firm's accomplished and diverse legal team focuses on representing labor unions, employee benefit funds, individual working people and their families. Its attorneys work with clients to find practical and efficient solutions to the problems that they face in a variety of legal forums, including national, regional and local contract negotiations and dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and court litigation. For more information, go to http://www.wwdlaw.com.

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