Lawyer Thomas A. Shumaker, graduated from United States Naval Academy, Class of 1986, B.S. University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1994, J.D., is now employed by Ernest Law Group, PLC at 505 South Independence Boulevard, Suite 103 Virginia Beach, VA 23452.Thomas A. Shumaker is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas A. Shumaker as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas A. Shumaker 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 Thomas A. Shumaker has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas A. Shumaker's office is located at Virginia Beach, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Thomas A. Shumaker has been admitted in 1994, Pennsylvania; 2005, Virginia; 1995, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Labor and Employment, Administrative Law, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Breach of Contract, Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Human Resources Law, Military Law, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Wage and Hour Law, Whistleblower Litigation, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Termination.

Thomas A. Shumaker's college and law school education includes United States Naval Academy, Class of 1986, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1994, J.D.. Other biographical background includes BV Distinguished | I have over 20 years of experience with EEOC and Department of Labor investigations. In addition, I have successfully litigated claims under Title VII, ADA, FMLA, breach of employment contract, ADEA, and whistleblower laws, either as first-chair, second chair or supervising attorney. Familiar with all employment law statutes, including: -Wages including overtime pay pursuant to FLSA; -Wrongful discharge claims; -Drafting employee handbooks & revising to keep current with changing laws and regulations; -Race and sex harassment under EEOC regulations, Title VII and state law; -Accommodating employees with disabilities pursuant to the ADA; -Leave pursuant to the FMLA; -Employment of reservists in compliance with USERRA; -Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). -Drafting and negotiating contracts, such as employment, independent contractor, non-compete, and severance agreements; -Training on best practices to avoid harassment/discrimination lawsuits. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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