Adam H. Garner is a respected, nationally recognized, ERISA employee benefits and employment lawyer who represents employees, executives, managers, and professionals in all aspects employee benefits law, as well as in certain types of employment disputes. Adam founded The Garner Firm to help individuals get justice in the workplace, and the employment-related benefits they earned and to which they are entitled.
The laws governing employee benefits, the employment
relationship, and the workplace are complex. Adam’s clients value his judgment, his ability to understand and explain these laws, and his forceful advocacy on their behalf. Adam is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey and has appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States, as well as before numerous federal, state, and local governmental agencies.
Adam’s employee benefits litigation practice draws on his years of experience litigating claims for breach of fiduciary duty and disability, health, and pension benefits under ERISA, the federal law governing most
employee benefit plans, as well as his years of experience working for and administering employee benefit plans. These plans include one of the largest union pension plans and union health and welfare plans in the country. Adam knows how employee benefit plans operate, how their administrators think, and how to beat them.
Adam’s employment law practice is focused on resolving and if necessary litigating claims related to wage and hour disputes, employment contracts, agreements not to compete, and severance agreements. Prior to founding The Garner Firm, Adam represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in employment-related litigation and related matters at a major international law firm. He has successfully litigated countless employment discrimination, wage and hour, and employment contract-related disputes and negotiated many severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and employment policies. He understands how employers think, he knows where the pitfalls are in negotiating an employment-related legal dispute, and he knows how to achieve his clients’ goals.
In addition to representing clients, Adam is a regular speaker and author on topics related to employment law and employee benefits law. For the last several years, Adam has served as a Contributing Author, Chapter Editor, and Senior Editor of the highly regarded treatise Employee Benefits Law, which is published by Bloomberg BNA. He is also a Subcommittee Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law, Employee Benefits Committee and the Chair-Elect of the ABA’s Torts, Trial, Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Health and Disability Insurance Committee.
Adam helped me with my LTD case. His knowledge and thoroughness was outstanding. He communicated every aspect of the process and case in an extremely detailed and timely manner. He also took the time to answer any questions I had as a person going through it for the first time. I could not recommend him… Read More
Adam and his team are great. They did an excellent job helping my family when we were really losing hope. Adam is very professional and has excellent knowledge to protect your rights. If you choose Adam you will talk directly with him. It was a truly pleasant experience. I'm extremely thankful that I chose the… Read More
Adam Garner provided excellent courteous and considerate service in helping me resolve a long term disability claim. He was accessible, knowledgeable and exercised the good judgement necessary for us to be successful. I heartily recommend his expertise and services Read More
This review is long over-due! If you're looking for professional and sound legal advice, The Garner Firm is where you want to start! Throughout my relationship with The Garner Firm, there was never a time that I felt uninformed where my case stood. Attorney Adam Garner focuses on making sure his clients are well informed… Read More
Adam is extremely knowledgeable and always helped answer all of our questions we had. Very supportive in a challenging case. He understood our situation and was beyond great! He helped my family so much! I would highly recommend Adam and the Garner Firm! Read More
I would highly recommend Adam to anyone!!! He is very professional, works hard for you, and very knowledgeable. He is honest and upfront with you with any obstacles that he may face in representing you. He keeps you well informed of your case and responds promptly to any questions or concerns you may have. He… Read More
From the initial phone call for assistance to the end of the case Adam and The Garner Firm was an absolute blessing to me and my family. He presented genuine concern and professionalism throughout the process. Where as other attorneys see's a client as a client Adam fights for a client like were and individual… Read More
Adam Garner is the definition of professionalism and expertise. He is currently handling my case, which turned out to be more difficult than expected, and is getting positive results. I would highly recommend Mr. Garner to anyone with a disability and/or workplace issue. Read More
The Garner Firm provides quality advice and guidance for clients with employment matters. I highly recommend the Garner Firm. Read More
Adam did an exceptional job in helping me both understand my situation and fight for my benefits/disability claim. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and how it will effect your case. He was up front with us on how difficult our case may be and was always available to discuss our situation/answer questions. Adam… Read More