Homer L. Walton

Mr. Walton, shareholder with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of employment and labor law and directors and officers liability. Homer provides defense of claims alleging sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, discrimination based on age, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap and disability in violation of state and federal laws; i.e., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. He also provides defense of unemployment and workers' compensation claims.

Homer is involved with proceedings before the National and Pennsylvania Labor Relations Boards, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations. He has litigated cases in state and federal court.

Homer received his B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 1984, and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 1988. Prior to joining the firm, Homer was a manager at United Parcel Service where he acquired 21 years of practical experience in resolving labor-related issues. He was responsible for the resolution of labor disputes at the local level and participated in panel and arbitration hearings. His practical experience in a labor-intense environment, combined with his legal knowledge enables Homer to resolve employment disputes through legal analysis combined with creative ideas and techniques.

Homer is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and National Bar Associations.

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