About Joel J.

Joel J. Kofsky constructed a professional legal career out of 2 different lecture rooms. He earned a B.B.A. in 1986 and a M.B.A. in 1989 from George Washington University’s Virginia campus earlier than turning to regulation at Widener University Delaware School of Law. The aggregate of business education and law school training shapes how he runs his practice.

He began his personal practice in 1991 and has maintained a solo practice since then. That practice has operated under names that consist of Philly Injury Lawyer and the Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and is authorized to appear in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Over three decades he has treated instances from preliminary intake thru trial and appeal when necessary.

Kofsky’s courtroom work is matched by lengthy-standing involvement in professional organizations. He joined the Philadelphia Bar Association in 1993 and the American Bar Association in 1997. He has been a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice since 2001 and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association since 2010. In 2014 he became a part of The National Trial Lawyers. Those memberships reflect an ongoing engagement with trial practice and advancements in legal proceedings.

Clients and peers describe his practice as legal proceedings-orientated. He prepares instances to be attempted. That preparation often means detailed fact research, timely use of specialists, and court practice. He also handles pretrial negotiations and settlement negotiations when the ones avenues serve a client’s interests. His background in enterprise faculty informs the manner he evaluates compensation, structures case budgets, and explains options to clients.

Kofsky’s work has centered on claims for private damage and related disputes. He files and defends motions, conducts discovery, and tries cases in both state and federal judiciary when the circumstances require. Rather than keep away from trial, he views litigation and bargaining as complementary equipment. He aims to put each case in the best position for a fair end result, whether by resolution or ruling.

He continues to function his practice in Philadelphia under the Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky and associated company names. He currently concentrates his practice on representing injured individuals in Pennsylvania and within the federal courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.

Education

Widener University Delaware School of Law

J.D. | Law

George Washington University - Virginia Campus

MBA (1989)

George Washington University - Virginia Campus

B.B.A. (1986)

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Owner

Philly Injury Lawyer
1991

Accepted Jurisdictions

United States District Courts, Eastern & Middle Districts of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

Professional Associations

The National Trial Lawyers

2014 - Current

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

2010 - Current

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

2001 - Current

American Bar Association

1997 - Current

Philadelphia Bar Association

1993 - Current

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So you were involved in an accident
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So you were involved in an accident
Why you need a Personal Injury Lawyer
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Why you need a Personal Injury Lawyer
What if the police dont come to the accident scene
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What if the police dont come to the accident scene
Slip and Fall Accidents and how we can help you.
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Slip and Fall Accidents and how we can help you.
I do not have insurance
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I do not have insurance