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Kenneth A. Murphy Joins The Tucker Law Group
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 28, 2022: After over 30 years of litigating cases as a partner at some of Philadelphia’s most respected law firms, Kenneth A. Murphy has decided to retire from Big Law and join The Tucker Law Group, a prominent Blackowned boutique litigation firm founded by Joe H. Tucker, Jr. in 1993. View Press Release
Stephen Kulp has been recognized as one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
Stephen Kulp has been recognized as one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40
Jessica Rickabaugh honored as 2019 Distinguished Advocate
On April 10, 2019, Jessica Rickabaugh will be honored as a 2019 Distinguished Advocate for her volunteer service to the Support Center for Child Advocates. Jessica will be recognized during the Annual Benefit this year. Please join us in supporting Jessica.
“STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS: THE BLACK PHILADELPHIA LAWYER”
TUCKER LAW GROUP will be hosting an historic CLE at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Participants will receive a total of 6 CLE credits, 5 Substantive and 1 Ethic. The cost of the CLE will be $250.00, which will include a day full of panel discussions, continental breakfast, lunch and mid-day snack. For information details regarding the CLE, read more
“Game Changer Award” Presented to Joe H. Tucker, Jr.
Joe H. Tucker, Jr., Founder of Tucker Law Group, LLC, was recently selected to receive the “Game Changer Award” by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. He was also recognized by 6ABC, a leading television station in Philadelphia, during Black History Month as a Philadelphian who is making a difference.
Presentation entitled “Four Trials That Changed America, presented by Carl E. Singley, Counsel to the Firm
Carl E. Singley, Counsel to the Firm, made a presentation entitled “Four Trials That Changed America” at the Mid Year Conference of Pennsylvania State Trial Court Judges on February 24, 2017 in Pittsburgh. The presentation, before 350 trial and appellate court judges, examined twenty cases over a 270 year period that changed the course of American history including The Trial of John Peter Zenger, Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sanford, Brown v. Board of Education, New York Times v. Sullivan, Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore, and Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
TLG Establishes New Employment Law in the Third Circuit
Leslie M. Greenspan, Esquire led a TLG trial team that established new law in the Third Circuit in the employment realm. This precedent-setting litigation is a significant victory for employers litigating Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claims. On January 30, 2017, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals adopted TLG’s argument that the “honest belief” defense can overcome a retaliation claim under the FMLA. The opinion confirmed an employer’s right to terminate an employee for suspected abuse of FMLA leave – a legitimate and non-discriminatory basis for termination.
What is a Personal Injury, and when can I pursue a personal injury claim?
A personal injury involves any type of damage suffered by an individual, including damage done to their person or even their emotional state. This type of injury is usually distinguished from property damage. Damages relating to a personal injury claim may typically be pursued to the extent such damages have been caused by or may be attributed to the negligence or recklessness of a third party.
How can I determine whether I have a valid civil rights or discrimination claim?
Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Many states have also enacted their own civil rights and anti-discrimination laws. Civil rights include protection from unlawful discrimination, equal protection under the law, and rights to due process. Civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of protected classes, determined on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and religion. If you believe that you have been discriminated against on the basis of a protected class, you may have a valid civil rights or discrimination claim. Many civil rights claims may first be brought before neutral fact-finding agencies or commissions that investigate allegations of discrimination. Our firm would assist you in your interactions with such neutral fact-finding agencies and work with you to make determinations regarding a filing of corresponding or subsequent court claims.
How much would I have to pay for your firm to handle a personal injury, discrimination or civil rights claim?
Tucker Law Group LLC typically handles personal injury, civil rights and discrimination claims on a contingent fee basis. This means that our firm would only recover legal fees in the event that you prevail on your personal injury claims. Accordingly, we select cases to handle on a contingent fees basis based upon our belief in the strength of your case. In some cases, you would be liable for court costs and other out-of-pocket expenses relating to any law suit. You would not incur any hidden costs in connection with your pursuit of a personal injury claim.