Brandon J. Brigham

Of Counsel

Brandon J. Brigham represents employers in the defense of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations and the full range of employment-related claims. Brandon has defended employers in trials regarding whistleblower, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, as well as workplace safety citations issued by federal OSHA plans, Michigan OSHA, Kentucky OSHA, and all other East Coast state OSHA plans. He also counsels companies on workplace health and safety matters, including worksite investigations, compliance, and safety and health procedures and plans.

Brandon has investigated and defended against citations in virtually every industry, including warehousing, utility, pipeline, construction, manufacturing, and retail. He has handled every stage of defending employers against OSHA, from representing employers throughout the initial inspection to trials and appeals. Brandon is proficient in handling OSHA-related appeals before the OSH Review Commission and state and federal appellate courts and develops novel arguments when necessary. His trial experience includes opening and closing presentations, preparing witnesses to give testimony, examining witnesses, and preparing and opposing pre- and post-trial motions, and other submissions.

Brandon also represents companies in a range of employee benefit litigation matters, including Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class actions. Brandon’s experience includes defending class action claims challenging denial of benefits as well as the administration of 401(k) savings plans.

Brandon also has experience litigating unfair competition matters on behalf of pharmaceutical, retail, and financial services clients.

Brandon has a strong commitment to pro bono work. He volunteers with clients such as the Pennsylvania Prison Society.

Villanova University School of Law, 2009, J.D., summa cum laude
Pennsylvania State University, 2003, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
US District Court for the District of New Jersey
US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Member, Band 1, Occupational Safety and Health Practice Group, Nationwide, Chambers USA (2022, 2023)

Member, Law360, Practice Group of the Year, Employment (2017, 2019)

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