Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Lawyer
Losing one's job creates an emotional and challenging circumstance. You should know that you may be entitled to unemployment compensation. At the Law Office of David C. Berman, we represent clients at all stages of their unemployment claim including the initial filing of a claim, representation at hearing when an employer disputes payment and appeal of denied unemployment compensation claims. Attorney David C. Berman has been representing unemployed workers since 2003 and is knowledgeable with unemployment laws in Pennsylvania and the process for obtaining unemployment compensation. Contact our office to learn more about unemployment compensation.
Filing for Unemployment
After being laid off, it is important that you file for unemployment compensation as soon as possible. Timeliness in filing is important, as you may risk losing some benefit eligibility if you file after the first week you are unemployed. The advice and guidance of an attorney may aid with obtaining benefits, but retaining legal counsel must not delay the filing of your claim.
Your initial claim for unemployment compensation is extremely important. You must complete it as thoroughly as possible, as it may become evidence in a hearing if your claim is denied and an appeal must be filed.
An employer does have the ability to appeal the granting of benefits. However, this does not mean that a claim will ultimately be denied. It does mean that you will have to appear at a hearing where you will be required to give testimony about the circumstances of your separation from your employer. At this hearing, a hearing officer and a representative of the employer will be present.
Unemployment Hearing
Without an attorney present at an unemployment compensation hearing, the employer may present testimony which may be prohibited by the rules of evidence. An experienced attorney, such as David C. Berman can help you maintain a fair hearing of your claim, by not allowing the employer to introduce prohibited testimony.
Contact an Unemployment Compensation Attorney
For more information or to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation, please contact the Law Office of David C. Berman by phone at 215.540.5857. We look forward to helping you with your unemployment compensation matter.
The Law Office of David C. Berman
2300 Computer Avenue, Suite G-26 • Willow Grove, PA 19090 • 215.540.5857
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The Law Office of David C. Berman represents family law, employment law, estate planning, and international re-adoption clients in the Willow Grove, Pennsylvania area including Jenkintown, Elkins Park, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Cheltenham, Norristown, Warrington, Horsham, Hatboro, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Ambler, Bluebell, Spring House, Lansdale, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia County.
