Michael D. Kristofco

In addition to counseling employers on day-to-day employment matters, Michael D. Kristofco represents employers in employment-related litigation matters in both state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies and tribunals. Mr. Kristofco is also a member of the firm’s Education Law practice group, providing both employment and general school law advice to the firm’s public school district and private school clients. He has acted as solicitor to a public school district and has served in the capacity as a hearing officer for school boards in connection with local agency hearings. Mr. Kristofco represents the firm’s clients in sophisticated civil rights and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Kristofco is a member of the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association as well as the Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar Associations. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he received his law degree from Ohio Northern University where he served as a member of the Law Review . Representative Matters Employment Law Won $2.23 million judgment for a publicly traded company in an action based upon breach of employment agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets and interference with contractual relations. Successfully defended client against Family and Medical Leave Act claim which addressed issue of first impression concerning definition of “employer” under the law. Secured summary judgment for publicly traded company in connection with pregnancy discrimination suit filed by former chief financial officer. Obtained multiple preliminary and permanent injunctions enforcing covenants not to compete on behalf of employers.