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Designated Legal Counsel
The IBEW has a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) Designated Legal Counsel Program. The IBEW FELA designated counsel are experienced trial lawyers from across the country who specialize in handling cases brought under FELA. All attorneys are members of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) and have agreed to the IBEW Rules of Conduct for FELA Designated Legal Counsel (DLC). They have represented members of IBEW railroad local unions for many years and proven to be trustworthy and competent. The designated legal counsel are also experienced in "Whistleblower" cases under the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA).
As of July 3, 2019, the IBEW Designated Legal Counsel in and near System Council No. 9's jurisdiction are:
Joe Bauer
The Bauer Law Firm
St. Louis, Missouri
314-259-7070
George Cahill
Cahill & Perry, P.C.
New Haven, Connecticut
800-654-7245
Charles Goetsch
Charles Goetsch Law Offices, LLC
New Haven, Connecticut
866-316-6825
Bill McMahon
Hoey & Farina, P.C.
Chicago, Illinois
888-425-1212
John Kujawski
Kujawski & Associates
O'Fallon, Illinois
800-624-4571
James McEldrew
McEldrew Young
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
215-545-8800
Will Moody
The Moody Law Firm, Inc.
Portsmouth, Virginia
800-368-1033
William Myers
The Myers Firm,
Attorneys at Law, P.C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
888-290-6888
Howard Spier
Rossman, Baumberger, Reboso
& Spier, P.A.
Miami, Florida
800-775-6511
Jerry Schlichter
Schlichter, Bogard & Denton
St. Louis, Missouri
800-873-5297
While there are many good attorneys throughout the country, the IBEW Designated Legal Counsel listed above specialize in FELA and FRSA law and are familiar with the railroad industry. Should you find yourself in a position needing an attorney to handle an on-duty injury or for whistleblower protection, it is highly recommended you contact one of them.
Last Updated 12/11/2019