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Attorney Kara Lattanzio
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Attorney Dina K. Bastianini
Attorney Kathryn Olon
Attorney Elissa Koopmans Schwartz
Attorney Keymo Hoshing
Attorney Miranda J. Schulien
Attorney Tiffeny Ayoola
Attorney Jessica M. Guido
Attorney Danielle Scott
Attorney Nicole L. Thompson
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Employer Problem Prevention and Litigation Defense
Employers who do not comply with employment laws and regulations face the risk of lawsuits filed by current- and former-employees. The attorneys at Hardin Thompson PC offer experienced guidance to employers throughout Pennsylvania and Michigan. Our focus is to prevent problems before the fact and when they do arise, to resolve them quickly.
Prevention
- Establishing policies and procedures
- Creating employee handbooks
- Establishing employment contracts
- Establishing and enforcing non-compete contracts
- Addressing employee classification issues
- Handling layoffs and terminations
- Handling issues related to medical leave
- Addressing wage and hour disputes
- Prevention Training for sexual harassment, discrimination and employee
Employer Defense Litigation
- Discrimination:
- Harassment:
- Wrongful termination
- Retaliation
- Wage and hour disputes
- ERISA
- Medical Leave
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Attorney Kenneth Hardin
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
- Kalamazoo College
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Pennsylvania State Bar
- Michigan State Bar
- Michigan and Pennsylvania State Bar Section Memberships:
- Litigation, Insurance, Indemnity and Employment
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kara Lattanzio
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2015
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
- Honors: Aaron J. DeLuca Advocacy Award
- Honors: Member of the Louis L. Manderino Honor Society for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2012
- B.A.
- Major: English
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Pennsylvania (Member)
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Jacob A. Deane
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2020
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2020
- Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 2017
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Politics
- Major: Criminology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Allegheny County Bar Association, 2018 - Present (Member)
- Shalom Moot Court Award
- CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Dina K. Bastianini
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2010
- J.D.
- Mercyhurst University, 2007
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: President’s Award for Excellence in Social Sciences
- Honors: Honors Scholar (4 years)
- Honors: Honors Council Academic Excellence Award
- Major: Political Science
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Kathryn Olon
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2021
- J.D.
- Honors: International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award
- Honors: CALI Awards in Employment Discrimination, Legal Medicine & Forensic Science, Public Service & the Executive Branch, and Trial Advocacy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Order of the Barristers
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Elissa Koopmans Schwartz
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
Education:
- Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan
- Juris Doctorate
- University of Michigan, Michigan
- Master of Arts
- Major: Education
- University of Michigan, Michigan
- A.B., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Occupational Education
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Michigan
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Keymo Hoshing
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Honors: K. Leroy Irvis Fellow
- Montego Bay Community College in Jamaica
- B.A.
- Honors: Four-year member and 3 year captain of the soccer team
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Finance
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Miranda J. Schulien
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- J.D.
- University of Pittsburgh
- Bachelor of Philosophy in Literature
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Tiffeny Ayoola
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania, 2025
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Penn State Law, University Park, Pennsylvania, 2022
- Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Information Security and Privacy Law
- Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2025
- J.D.
- The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 2022
- Honors: Dean’s List Honors 2019, 2020, 2021
- Minor: African American Studies
- Major: Criminology and Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association - Homer S. Brown Division, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association - Women in the Law Division, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Member
- Allegheny County Bar Association - Legal Technology and E-Discovery Committee, Member
- PLDIC Susan Yohe Scholar Award
- Ms. JD Limitless Leadership Award
- Robert Scott Memorial Award
Attorney Jessica M. Guido
Bar Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Education:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2024
- J.D.
- Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2021
- B.A. in Finance and Economics
- Honors: summa cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Allegheny County Bar Association
Attorney Danielle Scott
Bar Admissions:
- State of New York
- State of South Carolina
- United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Education:
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- J.D.
- J.D.
Attorney Nicole L. Thompson
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan, 2002
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2004
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2006
Education:
- Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Michigan State University - James Madison College, East Lansing, Michigan
- B.A. - 1998
- Major: Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy
Attorney Shannon S. Fuhrman
Bar Admissions:
- New York
Education:
- Michigan State University College of Law, 2002
- James Madison College at Michigan State University,1998
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The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Kenneth J. Hardin, II
This attorney practices in Pennsylvania and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Since 2015 |
| Employment Law | Since 2015 |
Kenneth J. Hardin, II
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Since 2025 |
| Employment Law | Since 2025 |
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