Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP is a law firm with a national and international practice. Founded in 1935, the Firm has grown to include offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; New York, NY; Cherry Hill, NJ; Washington, DC; Wilmington, DE; and San Francisco, CA. Our common bond is a commitment to excellence and hard work, and a dedication to serving the Firm's clients.

Our lawyers have been leaders in government and the profession. They have served in high government posts at the federal, state and local levels. Our lawyers have also held leadership positions in the bar, including President of the American Bar Association, President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Chancellors of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Our lawyers have taught in leading law schools and have written numerous legal treatises and articles. They have played a significant role in developing our nation's law, most notably in the 30-year development of the Uniform Commercial Code, now in effect across the nation, and in the development of the Uniform Probate Code. They hold leadership positions in national and local civic, cultural, political and charitable institutions, and have a reputation for outstanding pro bono service to the profession and the community.

Schnader Harrison's clients range from large, international corporations to individual entrepreneurs. They include companies based in the United States as well as those from other countries. We represent clients in many industries including transportation, manufacturing, communications, insurance, banking and finance, health care, computers, construction, as well as service organizations.

OSHA Moves Closer to Proposing Rule Requiring All Covered Employers to Create, Implement and Enforce Injury & Illness Prevention Programs
Scott J. Wenner, February 16, 2012
Since publishing its regulatory agenda in April 2010, OSHA has declared its intent to mandate through rulemaking that all covered employers create, implement and enforce a workplace injury and illness prevention program. The agency has insisted that the standard it plans to promulgate “will...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Completes Its First Six Months — But Questions About Its Future Remain
Stephen A. Fogdall, February 16, 2012
On January 31, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) released its first Semi-Annual Report, marking the completion of its first six months of existence. The release of the report coincided with the appearance of the CFPB Director, Richard Cordray, before the Senate...

Electronic Etiquette
Catherine M. McFadden, February 9, 2012
We cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is to exercise caution and self control when using e-mail, text messaging, voicemail, Facebook and any other form of communication that can be used against you. You are our client, and we want the best possible outcome for you. We need your help...