Eric A. Shore
President / Managing Attorney, since 1999. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1994
New Jersey, 1994
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1995
Education:
University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May, 1994 Juris Doctor
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, May, 1991
Major: Philosophy B.A.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Social Security Disability and SSI, The Peoples Law School, Philadelphia, PA, 2003
Graham F. Baird
Graham is the Managing Attorney of the Employment Department at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore. With over 20 years of experience, Graham is a seasoned trial attorney practicing in the areas of wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment in addition to civil rights claims. Graham handles all aspects of employment litigation including pre-litigation resolution, agency charges, and investigations, trials in federal and state court, and appellate practice. As of 2024, Graham is recognized in The Best Lawyers of America for his work in Labor and Employment Litigation. Graham has 5 stars on Avvo.com and clients say that Graham “supported them step-by-step” and was highly “professional and responsive.” Graham is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with admissions to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Outside of the law, Graham is interested in hiking, fishing, camping, playing golf, and environmental issues such as wilderness preservation.
Lisa Cunningham, Esq.
Lisa is the Managing Attorney for the Social Security Disability/Veterans Disability Department at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore. Her practice focuses on Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Benefits. Lisa earned her law degree from the University of Baltimore, where she received the Dean’s Citation Award for Outstanding Achievement. Lisa is a member of the New York City Bar Association’s Disability Law Committee. She is licensed to practice law in New York State. Lisa is also recognized as a Top 15 Social Security Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association.
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Dennis J. Gruenke, Esq.
Dennis is the Managing Attorney of the Personal Injury/Workers’ Compensation Department at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore. Dennis was honored by Philadelphia Councilman David Oh, for representing and advocating on behalf of injury victims and injured workers with distinction, and received the 2018 Who’s Who Injury and Injured Workers Advocacy Honor*. He was also selected as Main Line Today’s “Personal Injury Attorney of the Year” in 2007. He is a 1987 graduate of Villanova University, where he double majored in Political Science and History. He received his law degree in 1990 from the University of Maryland, School of Law. He was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 1990, Pennsylvania State Bar in 1991, and New Jersey State Bar in 2013. Mr. Gruenke practices in both state courts and federal courts, and is a member of three local bar associations: Lehigh, Montgomery and Delaware.
Mary LeMieux-Fillery, Esq.
Driven by a strong work ethic, Mary Fillery fights for justice in personal injury, employment, and wrongful termination cases across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Her expertise is lauded as “top-notch,” but clients truly value her compassion, evident in a testimonial: “She helped me through this difficult time with expertise and genuine care.” Mary’s meticulous approach and clear communication earn praise: “Her exceptional communication skills kept me informed and confident.” Beyond legal prowess, clients highlight her dedication: “Mary has been with me through every step, gone above and beyond, and delivered a truly first-class experience.” Certified Arbitrator, Editor-in-Chief of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, and Pro Bono Honoree, Mary is also recognized as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney and a “One to Watch” in Labor & Employment Law. When not advocating, she spends her time in the Poconos and is a Certified Snowboard instructor, embodying her “work hard, play hard” motto. If you face legal challenges, Mary’s expertise, compassion, and dedication can make a difference.
Read a recent case: Pennsylvania Record – Lawsuit: Philly sheriff’s officers stormed couple’s home looking for their son, who had been murdered months before.
Linda M. Lopez, Esq.
Linda is the Managing Attorney of the Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability Department at the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore. Linda is an experienced litigator handling workers’ compensation and a variety of disability cases. She has devoted her career to advocating for the rights of injured and disabled people. Linda earned her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law, and her B.A. from Moravian College. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, and the District of New Jersey. She is also accredited to represent veterans in their claims before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She joined the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore in 2017.
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Valerie Shore, Esq.
Valerie is an experienced litigator, known for an approach that is both aggressive and collegial. Before joining the firm in 2022, Valerie spent time as a public defender for the state of New Jersey, earning well over 1,000 hours in the courtroom, and as a labor & employment associate for a large firm, representing Fortune 500 companies. She now brings this combination of experiences to the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, where she represents workers against unlawful actions by their employers. Valerie received her Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Rutgers Law School and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, an honor reserved for the top 10% of law school graduates, in addition to receiving accolades for her trial advocacy skills as a clinical student-attorney. Valerie is admitted to practice in New Jersey state and federal courts. In her spare time Valerie enjoys practicing yoga and muay Thai.
Steven Jarvis
Steve is a seasoned trial attorney who has achieved numerous exceptional jury verdicts for his personal injury clients. A 2010 graduate of Temple University Law School’s distinguished Trial Advocacy program, he was awarded the Law Faculty Merit Scholarship in recognition of his academic performance. Before joining the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, Steve dedicated over a decade to handling high-value catastrophic injury cases.
As a compassionate advocate, Steve represents clients in state and federal courts across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Respected by his peers, he frequently serves as a court-appointed arbitrator in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Outside of the courtroom, Steve enjoys playing sports with his three children and passionately supporting the Philadelphia 76ers.
* The Who’s Who In Injury and Injured Workers Advocacy Initiative is a PhillyLabor (www.phillylabor.com) initiative that honors 24 top Philadelphia injury attorneys annually in the areas of personal injury and workers compensation law based on a lifetime of representing and advocating on behalf of injury victims and injured workers with distinction.
