William Rieser

William Rieser serves as Of Counsel at The Gold Law Firm P.C. in Philadelphia and represents employees and employers in employment law and litigation. His practice includes discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, FMLA matters, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, fraud, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and wrongful termination. He handles workplace disputes under state and federal law and advises clients on legal rights, litigation risks, contractual obligations, and practical strategies for resolving employment-related conflicts.

William earned a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 2011 and a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from Widener University in 2007. During law school, he participated in the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic and served as a law clerk with the firm, gaining early experience in employment and civil rights matters. His education and clinic work provided a foundation for analyzing workplace statutes, employment agreements, administrative claims, and litigation involving employees, employers, compensation, leave, and discrimination.

William represents clients in matters arising under anti-discrimination laws and other employment protections, including disputes involving workplace treatment, pay, leave, contracts, and termination. His practice includes administrative and court proceedings and requires close attention to personnel records, communications, policies, compensation data, and contractual terms. He is admitted in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and before several federal district courts and the Third Circuit, supporting litigation across a broad range of employment controversies.

William Rieser was selected to the Rising Stars list from 2019 through 2021 and to the Super Lawyers list from 2022 through 2025. He also received the 2011 ABA/BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law. He has written on retaliation claims and remains focused on employment litigation in Philadelphia. His combination of employee and employer representation supports practical counseling on workplace disputes, negotiation, litigation strategy, and compliance-related concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, The Gold Law Firm
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey

Education

• Villanova University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Widener University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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