

Biography
Because of her ability to solve problems for them, “Call Jana” is often one of the first things you will hear her clients say any time they have a problem. Jana Grimm is dedicated to protecting her clients, whom she calls friends, and helping them achieve and sustain success. Jana has developed a regional reputation for her ability to prevent litigation for her clients by providing them with thorough training and education, as well as alerting them to changing laws and regulations. In the event that an employment or other civil matter does end up in the courtroom, Jana is an experienced litigator in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Jana concentrates her practice in labor and employment law, general civil litigation, real estate law, construction law, municipal law, and general corporate law. Diligently working with clients in various businesses including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, municipal, and hospitality, Jana assists in establishing policies, procedures, and documentation regarding FMLA, employee discipline, Title VII, the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, human resources best practices, and business-related best practices.
Jana is the solicitor for Washington County and represents and counsels the county on numerous issues including regional development, contract negotiation, risk assessment and management, oversight of claims and special litigation, and oversight of other legal professionals employed by the county. Jana has also worked with, counseled, and represented local municipalities in regard to zoning, litigation, governmental, and other administrative matters. She has also represented numerous individuals and entities before local zoning and municipal boards.
It doesn’t take long to feel the passion that Jana brings to her career, as well as her philanthropic activities. Jana is driven to help others achieve success and has a special drive for empowering women in their career and in the community. Within the firm, Jana is actively involved in mentoring female lawyers through the Women’s Leadership Initiative and is involved in various diversity initiatives, including participation on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Within the community, Jana is active in multiple organizations including chairing the Washington Health System Foundation Board of Trustees, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, Casting for Recovery Western PA, Susan G. Komen Pennsylvania, ACG Pittsburgh Women’s Executive Committee and POWER, a Pittsburgh regional women’s mentoring and leadership group where she serves as an Ambassador.
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