ATTORNEY PROFILE

Mr. Blaney graduated from Drexel University in 1994 receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He obtained a law degree from Rutgers University School of Law at Camden in 1997. In law school Mr. Blaney participated in the Wagner National Labor Law Moot Court on behalf of Rutgers University School of Law at Camden. Mr. Blaney was admitted to practice law in 1997 in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Mr. Blaney began his legal career as an Assistant City Solicitor with the City of Philadelphia where he practiced in the City=s special litigation and labor law units. His practice with the City of Philadelphia concentrated on labor relations and employment law matters for the City=s over 33,000 employees, including some 5,000 police officers. He has extensive experience in police internal affairs investigations and employment policies and procedure.

After leaving the City of Philadelphia, Mr. Blaney entered into private practice where he represents multiple employers in labor relations and employment law matters. His clients include both private sector and public sector employers. Much of his private practice involves labor relations and disciplinary matters related to police officers. Mr. Blaney is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association and the Cumberland County Bar Association.