Mario Bordogna represents clients in all aspects of labor and employment law in state and federal courts. Mr. Bordogna concentrates his practice in the areas of employment litigation, employment discrimination, workers’ compensation, employment counseling, and labor–management relations.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Sought injunctive relief for an international manufacturing company to abate union strike activity
- Litigated several multi-million dollar discrimination lawsuits involving a known government contractor
- Represented a major hotel before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on issues relating to wrongful discharge and federal labor relations
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Employment Counseling
Employment Discrimination
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State and federal protected class discrimination claims (Title VII, ADA, ADEA)
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Litigation and investigations of sexual and other harassment
Employment Litigation
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Constructive, wrongful, and retaliatory discharge
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Negligent infliction of emotional distress
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Deliberate intent
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Breach of contract/interference with contractual relations
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Pennsylvania workers’ compensation litigation
Labor – Management Relations
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Grievance resolution, mediation, and arbitration
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Unfair labor practice charges
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Union avoidance plans
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Injunctive relief
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Discipline issues
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Contractual interpretation
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Representation, decertification, and election petitions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003 Steptoe & Johnson
1999-2003 Strokoff & Cowden, PC
1998 Law Clerk, Judge James Flaherty,
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
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American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
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American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Labor and Employment Committee
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Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
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Defense Research Institute
INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS
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Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce
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West Virginia Manufacturers Association
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Contractors Association of West Virginia
AWARDS / HONORS
PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS