Michael E. Truncellito

How Michael Helps Clients

Michael Truncellito represents employers in all areas of employment law, but concentrates his practice on employment discrimination and retaliation. He counsels clients on state and federal employment laws and provides guidance on matters including reductions in force, hiring, discharge and disciplinary action.

Michael is experienced in litigation of employment discrimination claims in state/federal courts and before administrative agencies, wage and hour class and collective actions, enforcement of restrictive covenants, employment counseling, workforce training and internal investigations.

Prior to joining the firm, Michael dedicated a portion of his practice to defending municipalities and police departments in complex civil rights litigation across Pennsylvania. Michael attended Villanova University Law School and served as an associate editor of the Law Review. While in law school, Michael worked as a law clerk at PayPal. As an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, he spent two years interning at the Department of Justice.

What Clients Can Expect

Michael is known for his strategic and results-oriented approach. Likewise, he prides himself on understanding his clients’ needs and expectations in order to ensure the most favorable outcomes.

Outside the Office

When he is not in the office, Michael enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife - not necessarily in that order.

Proof Points

• Successfully reversed $2,400,000 FLSA unpaid wages/liquidated damages fine on behalf of packaging entity 
• Obtained summary judgment for a production company in connection with an age discrimination and retaliation action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania 
• Obtained summary judgment for a Fortune 100 retailer in connection with an age discrimination and retaliation action filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 
• Obtained a full defense verdict in a jury trial for a prestigious preparatory school in connection with a breach of employment contract action filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas 
• Obtained the dismissal of all claims against a municipality in connection with a complex whistleblower, retaliation, and discrimination action asserted in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 
• Obtained summary judgment for a Fortune 100 retailer in connection with an age discrimination and retaliation action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania 
• Obtained dismissal of all claims against a national on-demand delivery service in connection with a discrimination and retaliation action filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 
• Successfully enforced restrictive covenants on behalf of an East Coast-based security company in an action filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas 

Awards

• Michael has been named to Super Lawyers’ Pennsylvania “Rising Stars” list consistently since 2016.
• Michael was recognized by Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch (2022 -2025) in the areas of Labor and Employment Law – Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.
• Michael was recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star in 2024.