PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pond Lehocky Giordano has announced the addition of Jim Garver to its team as he takes the helm of the firm’s newly opened Altoona office. This expansion underscores the firm’s commitment to ensuring injured workers throughout Pennsylvania have access to top-tier legal representation.
Garver brings more than 25 years of experience in workers’ compensation law, providing him with unique insight into the needs of injured workers and the strategies employers often deploy during legal disputes. A certified workers’ compensation specialist, Garver also has extensive knowledge of Social Security disability systems. Previously, he served as a workers’ compensation attorney at Edgar Snyder & Associates, where he built his reputation as a tenacious advocate for clients.
“Jim’s experience in workers’ compensation law and his strong connection to the Western Pennsylvania community make him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Jerry Lehocky, founding partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano. “We are committed to ensuring that injured workers across Pennsylvania receive the best legal representation, and Jim’s work strengthens that mission.”
Raised in Blair County, Garver has dedicated his career to advocating for injured and disabled workers, earning widespread recognition for his achievements. He was honored with the Hometown Favorite Attorney Award by the Altoona Mirror in 2020, named a Best Lawyer every year since 2013, and recognized as a Super Lawyer annually since 2014.
“Jim’s reputation for excellence and his commitment to fighting for the rights of injured workers align perfectly with our firm’s values,” said Samuel Pond, managing partner of the firm. “His presence will enhance our ability to serve clients across the entire state, particularly in Western Pennsylvania, where he has built a reputation for outstanding advocacy.”
Garver expressed enthusiasm about joining the firm and continuing to advocate for hardworking Pennsylvanians. “I am thrilled to be joining Pond Lehocky Giordano, a firm that shares my passion for standing up for injured workers,” he said. “Having spent my career representing hardworking Pennsylvanians, I am excited to continue that mission with a firm known for its relentless advocacy and commitment to justice.”
With Garver leading the new Altoona office, Pond Lehocky Giordano extends its reach and strengthens its position as Pennsylvania’s premier law firm for injured workers. The firm’s statewide presence underscores its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal representation and achieving justice for its clients.
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