Pond Lehocky adds lawyer James Garver to workers’ compensation practices and social security disability

Garver brings more than two decades of experience and will lead the new company’s new office

Philadelphia, February 24, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – Jim GarverAn experienced lawyer in the compensation of the workers and the disability of Social Security with deep roots in western Pennsylvania, has joined the legal practice of Pond Lehocky Giordano. Garver will lead the company’s new office of the company, reinforcing the company’s commitment to workers in Pennsylvania.

Garver has more than 25 years of experience advocating the injured workers. As a specialist in compensation for certified workers, he has experience on representing workers and employers, which helps him know what to expect during the cases of his clients at each step. Garver also has an integral understanding of Social Security disability systems. He recently served as a workers’ compensation lawyer at Edgar Snyder & Associates.

“Jim’s experience in the workers’ compensation law and his strong connection with the west community of Pennsylvania make him a tremendous asset for our team,” said Jerry Lehocky, founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano. “The best legal representation and Jim’s work strengthen that mission.”

Raised in Blair County, Garver has spent his legal career advocating wounded and disabled workers, fighting to ensure the benefits and protections they deserve. In recognition of his work, he was honored with the favorite lawyer of Altoona Mirror in 2020. He has also been appointed the best lawyer every year since 2013 and a super lawyer every year since 2014.

“Jim’s reputation for excellence and his commitment to fight for the rights of injured workers align perfectly with the values ​​of our company,” said Samuel Pond, managing partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano. “Its presence will improve our ability to serve customers throughout the State, particularly in western Pennsylvania, where it has built a reputation of an outstanding defense.”

“I am delighted to join Pond Lehocky Giordano, a firm that shares my passion to defend injured workers,” Garver said. “Having spent my career representing Pennsylvanian workers, I am excited to continue that mission with a firm known for their incredible defense and commitment to justice.”

With Garver joining the firm, Pond Lehocky Giordano further strengthens his reputation as the main firm of Pensylvania lawyers for injured workers, providing exceptional legal representation and unwavering commitment to achieve the best results for customers.

Garver is a student at the University of Pennsylvania and the Faculty of Law of the University of Pittsburgh. He has a license to practice in all state and federal courts of Pennsylvania.

About Pond Lehocky Giordano:

Pond Lehocky Giordano is a law firm recognized at the national level dedicated to fighting for injured and disabled workers. With a strong presence in every Pennsylvania, the firm has ensured justice for thousands of clients in workers’ compensation, social security disability and the cases of employment law. For more information, visit www.pondlehocky.com.

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