MARK T. SOTTILE is a partner at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP and is a member of the Employment and Labor Practice Group. He has tried multiple cases to verdict in Pennsylvania and New Jersey state and federal courts and obtained summary judgment victories in countless high-stakes employment and commercial litigation matters.

Mr. Sottile has litigated hundreds of employment and commercial law claims under a number of federal statutes, namely Title VII, 1981, the FMLA, ADEA, and ADA, also handling matters pursuant to the FLSA and state cases under the NJLAD and PHRA for various forms of employment discrimination as well as breach of contract, tortious interference, and unjust enrichment claims. He has also litigated and advised on non-compete and restrictive covenant matters as well as commercial disputes with millions of dollars at stake.

Pre-litigation, Mr. Sottile counsels his corporate clients on a range of employment and commercial matters relating to contractual obligations, medical leaves, wage issues, ADA accommodations, hiring, discipline, resignations, and terminations. Leveraging his trial experience and vast knowledge of employment and contract law, Mr. Sottile helps his clients avoid the expensive process of litigation through effective advice and counseling. Mr. Sottile has also been called on by clients to conduct intensive and wide-ranging employment investigations into allegations of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. He has also drafted severance packages and employment contracts for high-level executives and physicians. His clients include large corporations, as well as small and midsize businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Florida.

In addition to his employment and commercial law practice, Mr. Sottile handles, personal injury and premises liability cases, and other general liability matters.

Mr. Sottile is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® 2024 and 2025 editions for his practice in Labor and Employment Law.

Mr. Sottile received his J.D. from the Villanova University School of Law, and his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Union College.

Accomplishments in Litigation, Counseling, and Negotiation:

• Obtained summary judgment in whistleblower retaliation and Title VII gender discrimination and
  retaliation matter against regional treatment facility;
• Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal of breach of contract and fraud action against hospital client;
• Prevailed in Third Circuit appeal in breach of contract and fraud action against hospital client;
• Obtained summary judgment on hostile work environment, discrimination, and retaliation claims related to
  alleged racial discrimination pursuant to Title VII, § 1981, and, § 1983 in lawsuit against local municipality;
• Obtained summary judgment in Americans with Disabilities Act discrimination and retaliation matter
  against Pennsylvania hospital;
• Obtained preliminary injunction on behalf of a prominent Pennsylvania hospital after anesthesia provider
  sought to pull its services following contract dispute;
• Negotiated $400,000 severance for marketing executive with viable whistleblower claims;
• Filed for summary judgment on Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) matter and obtained
  nuisance value settlement for hospital provider with motion pending;
• Tried New Jersey CEPA matter, with case settling favorably 3 days into trial;
• Defeated preliminary injunction in Pennsylvania after physician sought to violate non-competition
  agreement;
• Obtained summary judgment on sexual harassment and retaliation claims under Title VII and, §1983 in
  lawsuit against local municipality;
• Prevailed in Third Circuit appeal on Americans with Disabilities Act discrimination and retaliation matter;
• Obtained summary judgment on retaliation claims under Title VII and §1983 in lawsuit against local
  municipality;
• Obtained summary judgement on religious and age discrimination and retaliation and 4th Ammendment
  claims under Title VII in lawsuit against local municipality;
• Obtained summary judgement on race discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII in lawsuit
  against trasportation provider;
• Obtained summary judgement on six of seven claims in religious and disability discrimination and
  retaliation matter under Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act respectively in lawsuit against local
  municipality. Settled remaining claim for nuisance value;
• Obtained summary judgement on discrimination, retaliation, and failure to accommodate claims against
  local municipality under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
• Obtained summary judgment dismissal of retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress claim.

Top Client Service
Mr. Sottile delivers extremely responsive client service and strategic direction honed by nearly 15 years of employment and commercial law experience. Poised to offer efficient and well-informed employment
counseling and if necessary, tireless advocacy in litigation, Mr. Sottile has varied experience guiding human resources departments and in-house counsel on a range of employment matters and then litigating the matter in court.