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Laura A. Candris, Senior Counsel Attorney
Employment Law; Employment Discrimination; Labor Law; Executive Contracts; Fair Labor Standards Act; Mediation
Phone:412-456-2800
Web:http://www.muslaw.com
Address: Henry W. Oliver Building 535 Smithfield Street, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Law Firm:Meyer, Unkovic + Scott llp
Lawyer:Laura A. Candris
Phone:412-456-2800
Fax:412-456-2864
Lawyer Title:Senior Counsel
Practice Areas:Employment Law; Employment Discrimination; Labor Law; Executive Contracts; Fair Labor Standards Act; Mediation
Bio:Author: Numerous Articles, including: "Confidentiality of Mediation-Related Communications," PBI No 2007-5179, December 2007; "Running with the Big Dogs: Negotiating and Drafting Executive Employment Contracts," PBI No. 2006-4171, Vol. 1, April, 2006; "Landmines in the Fair Labor Standards Act, Part II: Lessons from the Rising Tide of Overtime Pay Lawsuits," Compensation and Benefits Review, Vol. 35, No. 2, March/April 2003; "Compensating Office Personnel: Landmines in the Fair Labor Standards Act," Compensation and Benefits Review, Vol. 34, No. 3, May/June 2002; "Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in the Aftermath of Wafflehouse and Circuit City: New Developments and Views from the Trenches," Eighth Annual Northeast Regional Employment Law Institute Manual, April 2002, PBI No. 2002-2979, Vol. II (Pennsylvania Bar Institute); "Minimizing Employment Claims and Liability: Ten Critical Steps for Every Employer," Employee Benefit Issues: The Multi-Employer Perspective, Vol. 42 (2000) (International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans); "Separation Agreements and Releases," 34th Annual Midwest Labor & Employment Law Conference Manual, October 1997, Vol. 97-76 (Ohio CLE Institute), republished, The Best in Labor & Employment Law-1997, January 1998, Vol. 98-703 (Ohio CLE Institute); "What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Sexual Harassment," Forum Reporter, Vol.10, No. 2, January 26, 1996. Appointed, Panel of Mediators, Early Neutral Evaluators and Arbitrators, U.S
Admitted:1978, Florida; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1981, Pennsylvania; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
College:Transylvania University, B.A., with distinction/departmental honors, 1975
Law School:University of Florida, Holland Law Center, Gainesville, Florida, 1977-1978; University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1978
Membership:Allegheny County (Chair, Federal Court Section Council, 2006-2007; Newsletter Editor, 2003?; Vice-Chair, 2004-2005; Chair Elect, 2005-2006; Employment Law Section Council 2006?; ADR Committee; Headquarters Committee; Personnel Subcommittee; Women in the Law Division, Public Service Committee; Past appointed Member, Council on Professionalism), Pennsylvania (Member, ADR Committee; Chair, Pro-Bono Subcommittee; Member, Employment Law Section, Commission on Women in the Profession) and American (Member: EEO Subcommittee, Employment Law Section; Dispute Resolution Section; Former Member, Litigation Section); Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania (Member, Board of Directors, Board Secretary); Pennsylvania Council of Mediators (Chair, Committee to revise the ADR Policies and Procedures of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2009).
Web:http://www.muslaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Laura A. Candris, graduated from Transylvania University, B.A., with distinction/departmental honors, 1975 University of Florida, Holland Law Center, Gainesville, Florida, 1977-1978; University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1978, is now employed by Meyer, Unkovic + Scott llp at Henry W. Oliver Building 535 Smithfield Street, Suite 1300 Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

While being a member of Allegheny County (Chair, Federal Court Section Council, 2006-2007; Newsletter Editor, 2003?; Vice-Chair, 2004-2005; Chair Elect, 2005-2006; Employment Law Section Council 2006?; ADR Committee; Headquarters Committee; Personnel Subcommittee; Women in the Law Division, Public Service Committee; Past appointed Member, Council on Professionalism), Pennsylvania (Member, ADR Committee; Chair, Pro-Bono Subcommittee; Member, Employment Law Section, Commission on Women in the Profession) and American (Member: EEO Subcommittee, Employment Law Section; Dispute Resolution Section; Former Member, Litigation Section); Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania (Member, Board of Directors, Board Secretary); Pennsylvania Council of Mediators (Chair, Committee to revise the ADR Policies and Procedures of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2009)., Laura A. Candris is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Laura A. Candris as your lawyer, you should consider whether Laura A. Candris offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Laura A. Candris has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Laura A. Candris's office is located at Pittsburgh, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Laura A. Candris has been admitted in 1978, Florida; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1981, Pennsylvania; 1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. His or her practice areas include Employment Law; Employment Discrimination; Labor Law; Executive Contracts; Fair Labor Standards Act; Mediation.

Laura A. Candris's college and law school education includes Transylvania University, B.A., with distinction/departmental honors, 1975, University of Florida, Holland Law Center, Gainesville, Florida, 1977-1978; University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1978. Other biographical background includes Author: Numerous Articles, including: "Confidentiality of Mediation-Related Communications," PBI No 2007-5179, December 2007; "Running with the Big Dogs: Negotiating and Drafting Executive Employment Contracts," PBI No. 2006-4171, Vol. 1, April, 2006; "Landmines in the Fair Labor Standards Act, Part II: Lessons from the Rising Tide of Overtime Pay Lawsuits," Compensation and Benefits Review, Vol. 35, No. 2, March/April 2003; "Compensating Office Personnel: Landmines in the Fair Labor Standards Act," Compensation and Benefits Review, Vol. 34, No. 3, May/June 2002; "Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements in the Aftermath of Wafflehouse and Circuit City: New Developments and Views from the Trenches," Eighth Annual Northeast Regional Employment Law Institute Manual, April 2002, PBI No. 2002-2979, Vol. II (Pennsylvania Bar Institute); "Minimizing Employment Claims and Liability: Ten Critical Steps for Every Employer," Employee Benefit Issues: The Multi-Employer Perspective, Vol. 42 (2000) (International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans); "Separation Agreements and Releases," 34th Annual Midwest Labor & Employment Law Conference Manual, October 1997, Vol. 97-76 (Ohio CLE Institute), republished, The Best in Labor & Employment Law-1997, January 1998, Vol. 98-703 (Ohio CLE Institute); "What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Sexual Harassment," Forum Reporter, Vol.10, No. 2, January 26, 1996. Appointed, Panel of Mediators, Early Neutral Evaluators and Arbitrators, U.S. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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