Elizabeth H. Marcon

Elizabeth H. Marcon is a Partner in the firm’s Easton office. An experienced litigator, Elizabeth handles a variety of disputes on behalf of private businesses, public entities, and individuals. Her practice is focused on commercial litigation, employment, insurance defense, workers’ compensation, and plaintiffs’ personal injury matters. She also serves as Solicitor to the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. As Solicitor, Elizabeth serves as General Counsel to the client and manages the LNAA’s legal assignments within the firm.

In the area of commercial litigation, Elizabeth handles a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, commercial collections, and claims under Pennsylvania’s Wage Payment and Collection Law. Her clients come from various industries such as construction, real estate, software, and professional services.

As a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Group, Elizabeth represents employers and management on labor and employment matters. The Group defends clients in state and federal courts, and administrative agencies, against claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other employee-related civil rights violations. Elizabeth conducts internal investigations regarding employee misconduct and counsels clients on personnel policies and procedures. She also provides training to employees regarding the company’s HR policies.

In the area of workers’ compensation law, Elizabeth practices in both claimant and defense matters. She defends employers, self-insured companies, and insurance carriers. In this area, she successfully argued for dismissal of a workers’ compensation claim against an alleged employer, and won reversal of a Claim Petition before the Commonwealth Court in another workers’ compensation matter, returning over $100,000 to the client. She also represents injured workers. She has secured favorable settlements for injured workers and has successfully fought claims to decision to ensure that these clients receive the benefits to which they earned.

Elizabeth regularly engages in settlement negotiations and risk management analyses to secure favorable results for her clients on both sides of the “v.” She is also a member of the firm’s Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Group. In these matters, Elizabeth is devoted to protecting the rights of injured parties and their families. She leverages her defense experience in auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and workers’ compensation to mount the best possible case for injured plaintiffs and claimants.

In addition to her legal practice, Elizabeth serves on the Board of Directors for a local construction company. She is also active in the community, serving on the Board of Governors for the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and as a member of the Allentown Symphony Chorus.