About Virginia Lee

Virginia Lee Hardwick practices business law with a focal point on labor law and legal rights at Hardwick Benfer LLC in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She has been a managing partner since 2009 and is known for her talent in navigating complicated legal issues within the workplace. The company handles a variety of cases, from employment disputes to civil rights violations, serving clients throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states. She earned her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1981. Prior to that, she received a B.A.

in History and Economics from Cornell University in 1977. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her legal career, which started in 1984. Over the years, she has held a number of positions, which includes affiliate and partner roles, before becoming managing shareholder. Most of her practice includes advising businesses on compliance with employment legal guidelines and representing clients in legal proceedings. Cases usually variety from wrongful termination claims to employment discrimination disputes. Virginia is likewise known for her work in legal rights, advocating for people facing discrimination in a number of types.

Her experience allows her to take on cases in any respect levels, from initial consultations to trial. Before her tenure at Hardwick Benfer, Virginia served as an associate medical professor and adjunct professor, sharing her knowledge with aspiring lawyers. She has been involved in law school training since 1992, contributing to the improvement of destiny lawyers. Her dedication to schooling is mirrored in her participation as a panelist at a number of American Bar Association events, where she discusses topics such as alternative dispute decision and electronic theft claims. Virginia is a member in good standing of numerous legal institutions, which includes the American Bar Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She co-chairs the Alternatives to Litigation Subcommittee of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee.

Her involvement in these organizations highlights her dedication to advancing the sector of employment law and helping her friends within the legal network. In addition to her expert work, Virginia volunteers with the Support Center for Child Advocates, offering legal help to vulnerable populations. Her commitment to service and advocacy extends past the courtroom, making her a well-respected figure in both her local community and the broader area of law.

Education

New York University School of Law

J.D.

1981

Cornell University

B.A. (1984) | History, Economics

1977

Experience

Managing partner

Hardwick Benfer LLC
2009

Partner

Hill Wallack, LLP
2006

Lawyer

Sugarman & Associates
2005

Associate Clinical Professor

Seton Hall School of Law
1999

Adjunct Professor

Seton Hall School of Law
1992

Associate

Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione
1985

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Hon. John J. Gibbons
1984

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of New Jersey State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of New York State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

business law employment law civil rights

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Trial

Professional Associations

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee

Co-Chair, Alternatives to Litigation Subcommittee 2009 - Current

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, American Bar Association

has membershipship Co-Chair 2009 - Current

Support Center for Child Advocates

Volunteer Lawyer 2008 - Current

Bucks County Bar Association

has membership 2006 - Current

National Employment Lawyers Association

has membership 2006 - Current

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee

Panelist, "A Look at Corporate ADR Programs" 2010 - 2010

American Bar Association, Annual Meeting

Panelist, "Flexible Workplaces, Alternative Work Schedules and Furloughs" 2010 - 2010

Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee, American Bar Association

Panelist, "Litigation of Electronic Theft Claims" 2009 - 2009

National Institute of Trial Lawyers

Deposition Skills Faculty 2009 - 2009

Bucks County Bar Association

Panelist, "Supreme Court 2008 Developments" 2008 - 2008

Bucks County Bar Association

Speaker, "How to Recognize a Valid Employment/Harassment Claim and What to Do About It" 2007 - 2007

Office Locations

Main Office

 179 North Broad St Doylestown PA 18901