Business Details
Union Labor Law Representation in New England
Gursky Law Associates is a dedicated union-side labor law firm committed to advancing the rights of working people. Our attorneys specialize in representing unions and their members across a comprehensive range of labor law matters, including collective bargaining, contract negotiation, arbitration, and litigation in state and federal courts. We provide strategic legal counsel on pension and benefits litigation, workers' compensation cases, and employment discrimination claims, ensuring our clients receive expert guidance and advocacy. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes accessibility and personalized service, maintaining direct communication with clients through phone, email, and text to avoid the common frustrations of delayed responses.We operate with a deep understanding of union contracts and related legal protections, advocating for fair treatment in disability accommodations, medical leave entitlements, and wage disputes. Our practice extends to diverse industries such as public safety, healthcare, education, and construction, serving clients throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We distinguish ourselves through our unwavering commitment to social justice and institutional labor movement goals, not just individual case outcomes. Our attorneys entered the legal profession with a shared mission to improve working conditions and protect civil liberties, making us trusted advocates for unions at every stage of their development.
Services
Labor Law
Workers Compensation
Pension Litigation
Wage Theft Claims
Employment Discrimination
Union Representation
Collective Bargaining
Disability Accommodations
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in union-side labor law representation
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in labor litigation
- We maintain direct, accessible communication with all clients
- We understand union contract protections and related legal frameworks
- We advocate for institutional labor movement goals beyond individual cases
What people say
Outstanding legal service
Invaluable expertise
Amazing and professional
Dedicated and hard working
Unwavering insightfulness
Services
Labor Law
We advise public and private sector unions on all labor law matters including contract negotiation, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings. Our attorneys represent unions in state and federal courts, handling collective bargaining and governance issues. We specialize in protecting workers' rights through strategic legal advocacy.
Workers Compensation
Our firm provides dedicated representation for work-related injury cases, ensuring clients receive timely medical care and proper benefits. We handle disputes with insurance companies and protect rights under union contracts and disability protection laws. We advocate for full compensation through all legal channels.
Pension Litigation
We represent employees and retirees in pension and benefit litigation when employers fail to honor retirement commitments. Our attorneys handle cases involving benefit plan administration, ERISA violations, and enforcement of contractual promises to secure rightful compensation for workers.
Wage Theft Claims
We pursue legal action against employers who fail to pay required wages or overtime compensation. Our attorneys handle cases involving Fair Labor Standards Act violations and state wage laws, recovering unpaid earnings for affected workers through litigation and settlement negotiations.
Employment Discrimination
We represent workers facing discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or other protected categories. Our attorneys handle cases involving workplace harassment, wrongful termination, and failure to accommodate disabilities, enforcing civil rights protections under federal and state laws.
People
Marc B. Gursky
Attorney
Dedicated labor attorney with extensive experience in union representation and workers' rights advocacy. Specializes in collective bargaining and employment discrimination cases, combining legal expertise with commitment to social justice.
Elizabeth A. Wiens
Attorney
Experienced labor law practitioner focusing on pension litigation and workers' compensation cases. Provides strategic legal counsel to unions while maintaining direct client communication and accessibility.
Evan Shanley
Attorney
Skilled advocate for workers' rights with focus on employment discrimination and civil rights violations. Combines legal expertise with commitment to protecting vulnerable workers through litigation and policy advocacy.
Rebecca Filippo
Attorney
Labor law attorney specializing in union governance and contract administration issues. Represents workers across multiple industries in collective bargaining and dispute resolution processes.
Tyler Brown
Attorney
Focused on workers' compensation and wage theft litigation, ensuring fair treatment for injured workers and employees denied rightful compensation through legal enforcement and advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on labor law, workers' compensation, pension litigation, wage theft claims, and employment discrimination cases, representing unions and workers throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
How do you handle workers' compensation cases?
We provide comprehensive representation for work-related injuries, ensuring timely medical care and fighting insurance company disputes while protecting your rights under union contracts and disability laws.
Can you help with pension benefit disputes?
Yes, we represent employees and retirees in pension litigation when employers fail to honor retirement commitments, handling ERISA violations and benefit plan administration issues.
Do you handle union formation cases?
Yes, we assist unions from initial organization through contract negotiation and governance, providing comprehensive legal support at every stage of union development.
What makes your firm different?
Our exclusive focus on union-side labor law, combined with decades of experience and a commitment to social justice, ensures dedicated advocacy aligned with labor movement goals.
