REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Amy L. Groff
Appellate
Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeal involving issue of first impression under Pennsylvania Minimum Royalty Act
Third Circuit appeal involving oil and gas lease dispute
Third Circuit appeal involving improper lay witness testimony as to prospective damages
Appeal in Oregon Court of Appeals involving wage and hour class action
Appeal in Arizona Court of Appeals involving security interest in produce
Appeal in Texas Court of Appeals involving economic loss rule
Trial Court Litigation
Defense of employment discrimination claims
Defense of FMLA interference and retaliation claims
Contract disputes
Construction litigation
Non-compete/restrictive covenant litigation
Defense of ADA accessibility claims
Defense of litigation involving negligence claims, product liability, and workplace accidents
Defense of class/collective actions involving oil and gas royalties, claims for breach of warranty and unfair trade practices, and wage and hour claims
Pro Bono Work
Third Circuit appeals involving habeas petitions
Pennsylvania Superior Court appeal involving protection from abuse order
Litigation in federal district court to declare city ordinance unconstitutional
Assistance in obtaining U visa for victim of violence and her daughter
Motion to quash subpoena seeking documents protected by Violence Against Women Act
Multi-jurisdictional research projects involving issues related to human trafficking, online sexual exploitation of children, and international humanitarian law
Research on anti-stalking laws for non-profit organization's advocacy efforts
Preparation of alternative dispute resolution framework for use in Asia
Internal investigation for non-profit organization
Employment law advice, policies, handbooks, and trainings for non-profit organizations
Clinics involving preparation of wills and driver's license restoration
Screening and intake for Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project
Advocacy for victim of online postings of non-consensual photos
Federal jury trial on behalf of individual pro bono client
Appeals involving denial of benefits in U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims