Willig, Williams & Davidson
General Information
Overview
Willig, Williams & Davidson is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States. Founded in 1979, our accomplished and diverse legal team focuses on representing labor unions, employee benefit funds, individual working people and their families. For the past 30 years, our mission has been to level the playing field by helping unions and working families navigate a complex and sometimes intimidating legal system.
Our labor, employment and workers' compensation attorneys help our clients develop real-world solutions to complex legal problems. Our lawyers address issues creatively and teach clients to think in new ways. We work with our clients to find practical and efficient solutions to the problems that they face. We put our energy and expertise into action to help our union clients win strong wages, benefits and job security for their members, 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; prepaid legal services for union members; and workers’ compensation matters.
In addition to labor, employment and workers' compensation law, our attorneys offer legal counsel in family law and domestic relations, real estate, wills, trusts and estates, and more.
Rankings
Willig, Williams & Davidson is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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About Our Clients
Willig, Williams & Davidson is legal counsel to more than 200 different labor unions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and throughout the eastern United States, representing both private and public employees. They include international unions, state, district and local affiliates of the following labor organizations:
AFSCME – American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (www.afscme.org)
AFT – American Federation of Teachers (www.aft.org)
ATU - Amalgamated Transit Union - (www.atu.org).
BCT - Bakery, Confectionery, Tobbaco Workers & Grain Millers - (www.bctgm.org)
FOP – Fraternal Order of Police (www.fop.net)
IAFF – International Association of Fire Fighters (www.iaff.org)
IAMAW (IAM) – International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (www.goiam.org)
IBEW – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (www.ibew.org)
IBT – International Brotherhood of Teamsters – (www.teamsters.org)
ILA – International Longshoremen's Association – (www.ilaunion.org)
LABORERS - Laborers International Union of North America - (www.liuna.org)
PA. AFL-CIO - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO - (www.paaflcio.org)
PA. BCTC - Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council
SEIU – Service Employees International Union (www.seiu.org)
UFCW – United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (www.ufcw.org)
UNITE HERE! – International Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union - (www.unitehere.org)
USW – United Steelworkers (www.usw.org)
Our attorneys are uniquely familiar with the federal and state administrative agencies and courts, and the laws which govern all aspects of the workplace. And our proficiency allows us to provide skilled representation in every area of labor law.
Rankings
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Practice Areas
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Family Law
- Labor Law - Union
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Trusts and Estates
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Awards
- City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award - Ralph Teti
- Legal Intelligencer Lifetime Achievement Award - Deb Willig
- Philadelphia VIP Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award
- City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award - Stuart Davidson
- Philadelphia VIP William J. Brennan Jr. Award
- Philadelphia VIP Silver Gavel Award for Pro Bono Work
- Philadelphia VIP Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Award
- Honor Roll of Legal Organizations Welcoming Women Professionals, Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession.
- 2013 Top Rated Lawyers - ALM
- Pro Bono Roll of Honor Award
- City of Hope Bob Kyler Ambassador of Hope Award
- Philadelphia VIP Silver Gavel Award for Pro Bono Work