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Brodie & Rubinsky P.C.

121 S Broad St, Suite 800

Phila., Pa. 19107


Phone:

(215) 925 - 1470


Fax:

(215) 925 - 3748


"Representative government and trial by jury are the heart and lungs of liberty. Without them we have no other fortification against being ridden like horses, fleeced like sheep, worked like cattle, and fed and clothed like swine and hounds."


                           -John Adams

Our Staff


Joshua P. Rubinsky, Esquire

     


Bar Admissions:


Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

United States Supreme Court

Court of International Trade


Education:


Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1986


Josh has practiced labor and employment law since his admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1986, first in his own practice and later as a partner in Brodie & Rubinsky.  In addition to labor and employment, his practice includes small business counseling and litigation, wills and estates.


Prior to his admission to the bar, Josh was the Director of the Center for Fair Employment, an organization providing advice and assistance to employees in labor and employment matters.


 


Laura Lifsey,Esquire

   

Bar Admissions:

Pennsylvania

District of Columbia

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit


Education:


Temple University School of Law, J.D. cum laude

Harvard University, B.A. cum laude

Laura has practiced law in the area of labor and employment since her graduation from law school, and has been working at the firm since 2003.  In addition to general labor matters, her practice includes wage class actions, general litigation, and discrimination cases before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.





Amy E. Galer, Esquire

Bar Admissions:


Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Education:


Temple University, Beasley School of Law, J.D., 2008

Boston University, B.A, cum laude, 1985

Amy began working for Brodie & Rubinsky, P.C. as a law clerk in 2007, and upon her admission to the bar joined the firm as an attorney. She has participated in the prosecution of a number of wage class actions.  In addition, Amy represents clients in probate and estate administration matters.


Prior to attending law school, Amy worked for over fifteen years in a financial capacity for a variety of small businesses.  She has also been active as a volunteer, including as a member of the Board of Trustees of a local charter school.




Michael Brodie



Education:


Temple University, School of Law, J.D., 1957


Counsel Emeritus Michael Brodie graduated from Temple University Law School in 1957, and practiced labor law in the Philadelphia area and nationally for over 40 years. Since his 2002 retirement, he has taught at Temple University in the American Studies Program.


Kathy Hamas, Office Manager

Kathy joined the firm in 2003, after employment with both non-profit and for-profit organizations in an administrative capacity.  As office manager, she is responsible for the daily administrative operation of the firm, as well as for financial and human resources functions.