Samuel M. First
Jacobs Law Group, P.C. | Jacobs Law Group, PC • Philadelphia, PA
Contracts AgreementsEmployment LawLabor & Employment
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Contact
Email
Phone
(215) 703-9065
Address
2005 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-7035, US
Professional
About
Samuel M. First serves as Labor and Employment Chair at the Jacobs Law Group. He has over 20 years experience representing private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. He represents and advises clients, both large and small, in employment discrimination matters, non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secret disputes, executive employment agreements, employee termination and disciplinary matters, reductions in force, severance arrangements, wage and hour laws, personnel policies and practices, issues affecting unionized workforces, and the complex web of federal, state and local laws governing the workplace. In addition, Mr. First regularly represents clients in business/shareholder disputes and other business transactions. Mr. First is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
About Contracts Agreements Law
Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.
Credentials
Education
1992 Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989 University of Pennsylvania BA
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2005 BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell N/A Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2014 Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook (2nd Ed.) Statutory Discrimination (EEO) Protections 2012 Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook Statutory Discrimination (EEO) Protections 2005 ABA Labor and Employment Law Section “How ADR Works”, Advising Potential Defendants
Associations
2013 - Present JEVS Foundation Chair of the Board 2003 - Present JEVS Human Services Board Member 2011 - 2014 JEVS Human Services Chair of the Board 2011 - 2014 Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Member 2010 - 2012 Business Executive Advisory Board to the Business School at Holy Family University Member
Speaking
2014 Society for Human Resource Management Symposium Taking Care of Business: New Legal Trends for the Business Leader 2014 Society for Human Resource Management Seminar The "Game-Changer" - What Employees Need to Know About the New EEOC, OFCCP and NLRB Regulations and Trends 2014 Score Seminar Protecting Business Assets with Restrictive Covenants 2014 Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Philadelphia) "Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World" 2014 Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar (Mechanicsburg) "Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World"
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Updated: May 25, 2026