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Robert Thomas Vance is a distinguished attorney based in Philadelphia, PA, with a robust legal practice focusing on class actions and employment law at the Law Offices of Robert Thomas Vance Jr. A graduate of Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1979, Robert furthered his education at Yale Law School, obtaining his J.D. in 1982. His legal career commenced at the Litigation Department of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis in Philadelphia, where he honed his skills in complex litigation. In 1985, he co-founded the firm Brown & Vance, establishing a reputation for excellence in legal advocacy. By 1996, he launched his current practice, concentrating on various aspects of civil and human rights litigation, both domestically and internationally. Robert has played a pivotal role as lead or co-lead counsel in numerous multi-plaintiff and class action lawsuits, securing multi-million dollar settlements against major corporations, including Sunoco, Inc., Kraft Foods, and Hygrade, Inc., a subsidiary of Sara Lee Corporation. His commitment to justice extends to representing clients against municipalities and governmental entities that have violated civil rights, achieving significant legal victories. An experienced litigator, Robert has briefed and argued numerous cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. His professional affiliations include the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Barristers Association of Philadelphia, reflecting his dedication to the legal community and the pursuit of justice.

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