Charles Saul represents employers and municipalities in all aspects of labor relations, employment law, and Section 1983 civil rights cases. He has extensive experience in representing these clients both privately and through their insurance carriers.
Upon graduating from law school, Charles worked for the National Labor Relations Board, where he tried more than 100 cases. After entering private practice, Charles litigated on behalf of clients in courts throughout the United States, including before the United States Supreme Court, where he was the prevailing attorney in the landmark case of Allegheny County v. ACLU.
Charles has experience representing clients before various administrative agencies, such as the EEOC, PHRC, NLRB, PLRB, OSHA, Wage and Hour, Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, Labor Management Services, Bureau of Labor Standards, Securities Commission, LCB, Social Security, Patent and Trademark Office, City Planning Commission, City Historic Review Commission, and City Zoning Board.
Charles counsels employers on prophylactic, pro-active actions to prevent claims for sexual harassment, disability discrimination, racial discrimination, FLSA overtime claims, and other employment law violations. He also represents management in union organizational elections.
Charles is an experienced litigator who has successfully represented clients against suits filed under employment statutes, such as Title VII, the FLSA, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Related litigation has included representing clients in claims for breach of non-compete clauses, trademark violations, defamation, wrongful discharge, and invasion of privacy. FLSA representation has also included class action representation regarding claims for overtime pay.
Charles also handles municipal defense litigation, particularly in defending municipalities against Section 1983 civil rights suits and related torts, such as claims of due process, first amendment, search and seizure, excessive force, wrongful death, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution violations.
Charles is a trained Mediator who has resolved difficult employment disputes through effective listening and communication skills, preparation, commitment, and creativity.
Honors
•AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated
Articles & Publications
Third Circuit Clarifies Liability for Title IX Claims Brought by Non-Students and Non-Employees
In-House Attorneys and the Attorney-Client and Work Product Privileges
How the Case of EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Changes the Religious Accommodation Landscape
Accommodating Religious Beliefs in the Workplace: What’s Kosher?
Summaries of Primary Employment Laws
Employers: Beware the 14th of April
Precedential Decision in Insurance Coverage Case
Speaking Engagements
•“Employer Hiring and Firing Practices” October 2018
Client Testimonials
“It has been such a joy to work with you over the five years. You have provided such value insight and guidance to support.”
“Thank you again for your aggressive representation of our City and involved officers.”
“Charlie, it has been great working with you, and I hope our paths will cross in the future.”
“Thank you so much for your excellent counsel. Never felt alone during this time.”
“I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else but you representing me and the township.”
“It was certainly a pleasure to work with you on this challenging case! I likewise appreciate your efforts today during a holiday to work with me and bring this case to a resolution.”
“Charlie Saul is a credit to the profession.”
“[T]he services provided by Charlie Saul of Margolis Edelstein were exceptional.”
News & Case Results
Section 1983 Civil Rights/Excessive Force Police Arrest Dismissed on Motion and Plaintiff’s Appeal Denied by US Court of Appeals.
