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Joseph H. Chivers III

3.6
6 reviews

100 First Avenue, Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1514

Employment Law, Civil Rights, Age Discrimination and 17 more

About Joseph H. Chivers III

Joseph H. Chivers III is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights, age discrimination and 17 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years. Joseph practices at The Employment Rights Group in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous
July 18, 2023
Hired Attorney

Joe helped me win my case after I was wrongfully terminated. He was very attentive and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in a similar legal situation. He was also very empathetic and understanding of what I was going through. Great support.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
March 01, 2011
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HE HAS MY INTERESTS AT HEART; LISTENS TO MY CONCERNS.

Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2017
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This is a revision of a previous review. I hired him to negotiate the terms of a settlement agreement. He forwarded me copies of the contracts, and I agreed to their contents. The documents I later signed were significantly different from those initially sent to me, and I would not have signed them if I had been aware of their terms. He did not inform of the changes made.

 
Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
March 30, 2011
Hired Attorney

Lack of knowledge on tax laws cost me several thousand dollars in income and payroll taxes. He withheld information from opposing counsel which would have helped me but would have reduced his fees. Did not return my calls after final settlement.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
March 16, 2010
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Employee Benefits
Posted by anonymous
January 12, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Civil Rights
  • Labor and Employment 7
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Employment Contracts
    • Whistleblower Litigation
    • Discrimination
    • Wrongful Termination
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Class Actions
  • Other 9
    • Employment Law
    • Age Discrimination
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Sex Discrimination
    • Race Discrimination
    • Libel and Slander
    • Severance Agreements
    • Fair Labor Standards
    • Disabilities

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Employment Rights Group

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Pennsylvania
    1985, District of Columbia
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Duquesne University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Georgetown University
    Class of 1974
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    Officer, U.S. Navy, 1974-1977
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    Grove City, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1952

Joseph H. Chivers III

Member at The Employment Rights Group
3.6
6 reviews

First & Marker Building100 First Avenue, Suite 1010Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1514U.S.A.

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