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About Dorota

Compassion and experience in the most challenging situations.

In 2018, she was a Girl Scouts Take the Lead honoree, a “YWCA Woman of the Year” for 2014, and in 2013, she was named to the 40 Under 40 list by Lehigh Valley Business. She was a Celebrity Chef participant with Dining With Diakon for 2012, winning second place for funds raised in support of the cause. A graduate of the Leadership Lehigh Valley program, Mrs. Kozak is a former member of the board and was named the 2012 Leadership Lehigh Valley Alumni of the Year. She has been named a Rising Star honoree by Super Lawyer Magazine and Philadelphia Magazine.

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Practice areas

Estate planningAdoptionFamily
  1. Family: 45%

    Divorce, Equitable Distribution and Alimony Custody

    20 years

  2. Adoption: 35%

    Adoptions Post adoption contact agreements Terminations of parental rights Interstate adoptions Step-parent and co-parent adoptions Birth parent representation LGBT family formation Gestational carrier/surrogacy actions Traditional surrogacy actions Ovum donor agreements, known or anonymous Embryo donor agreements, known or anonymous Sperm donor agreements, known or anonymous Parentage decrees Pre- and post-birth orders Insurance coverage issues/appeals

    18 years

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    KingSpry’s Trust and Estate Practice Group customizes estate planning and trust administration solutions for Lehigh Valley families. Our highly experienced team of attorneys takes pride in ensuring that clients and their beneficiaries avoid costly pitfalls in the estate planning process.

    20 years

Languages spoken

Polish

Client's Choice 2016

Photos and videos

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Contact

King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, L.L.C.

1 West Broad Street Ste 700
King Spry Herman Et Al
Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5783

Website
https://kingspry.com/team/dorota-gasienica-kozak-2/ 

      | No address is available.Bethlehem, PA

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NJActive200009/12/2021
      PAActive200009/09/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
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      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Take the LeadGirl Scouts2018
      Select LawyerLehigh Valley Style Magazine2017
      10 Best Female Attorneys Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family lawyers2016
      Women of InfluenceLehigh Valley Business2016
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
      Woman of the YearYWCA2014
      40 Under 40Lehigh Valley Business2013
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
      Alumni Recognition AwardLeadership Lehigh Valley2012
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerKing, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC2013 - Present
      AssociateYoung Upright Catina and Parker2000 - 2003
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      United Way of the Lehigh ValleyBoard Member2015 - Present
      United Way Women's Leadership CouncilMember2015 - Present
      St Luke's Hospital AuxiliaryMember2012 - Present
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of CommerceFormer Chair of Board of Governors2010 - Present
      Cedar Crest College President's CouncilMember2015 - 2018
      DeSales University President's CouncilMember2008 - 2015
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber's Women's Business CouncilPast President2008 - 2015
      Pinebrook Family AnswersBoard of Directors2007 - 2015
      Leadership Lehigh ValleyBoard of Directors2007 - 2008
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      heARTbeatRecent Surrogate Controversies Highlight Potential Contractual Issues to Keep in Mind2021
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsMeet Representative Zach Mako2017
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsRepresentative Schweyer and Representative Schlossberg: Budget, Healthcare, Schools2017
      RMAPA NewsletterPiecing Together Infertility2017
      heARTbeatBlogs2017
      Lehigh Valley WomanPromoting Openness: The Evolution of Today's Adoptive Family2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsRepresentative Samuelson and Representative Freeman: Discrimination Laws, Minimum Wage, Tutoring Program, Education Funding2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsRepresentative Ryan Mackenzie - Unemployment Compensation2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsMinimum Wage2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsDepartment of Labor Overtime Regulations2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsOvertime, Taxes, Education2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsDepartment of Labor Overtime Ruling2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsMayors and Municipal Officials2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsBudget Issues2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsEmployee Regulatory Committee2016
      RMAPA NewsletterLGBT Marriage On Parentage2016
      RMAPA NewsletterWhy is Estate Planning Important to you when using Assisted Technology2016
      RMAPA Newsletter July 2016IVF Financial Security2016
      Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ConnectionsWhat Constitutes an Employer?2015
      RMAPA NewsletterWhat Happens to Stored Genetic Material2015
      RMAPA NewsletterWhy do both partners of same-sex couples have to sign consents2015
      RMAPA NewsletterWhy is Correcting Birth Certificate Important2015
      RMAPA NewsletterDo you know the legal issues with regards to infertility treatments as it relates to Health Insurance and Employment Law2015
      RMAPA NewsletterDo you know PA's LGBT Marriage Impact on Parentage2015
      Lehigh Valley WomenYour Marriage May Now Be Equal, But Here's Why You Still Need To Protect Your Parental Rights2015
      Lehigh Valley WomenNow the LGBT's Can Be Wed In PA2015
      RMAPA NewsletterCan I legally be Married to Someone and get Pregnant with a New Partner?2014
      RMAPA NewsletterI am Unable to Use My Own Eggs for IVF2014
      Lehigh Valley WomenNo Need to Keep Your Eggs in One Basket2014
      Lehigh Valley WomenChildren Are Good For The Heart2013
      Temple Environmental Law & Technology JournalAids treatment and medical Technology: The Supreme Court Abandons the CDC2000
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Temple University - James E. Beasley School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
      DeSales UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Monroe County Bar AssociationSnapshots from the Petri Dish2014
      Monroe County Bar AssociationBuilding your Family2014
      Northampton and Monroe Bar Association CLEAdoption/Assisted Reproductive Technology2010

      Reviews

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      Very professional and pleasant to work with

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      I was very happy to get to work with Dorota. She helped in drafting a new will for me because the previous one that I had was quite out of date. She was very meticulous and asked all the necessary questions to make sure that all the necessary details were covered. She also worked with my mother and step-father on their wills, and she was very sensitive to their needs as well.
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      Very Professional

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      Dorota has always been professional, honest, and reliable in all of the interactions we have had with her. She was hired to help us when a billing company for our family business did not live up to its contract agreements. Dorota was able to contact them after thoroughly researching the situation. She provided a quick resolution that alleviated a very stressful situation. I would not hesitate to hire Dorota again or refer her to anyone.
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      Knowledgeable, Profesional and Efficient

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      Dorota is organized, knowledgeable and sincere. We used her services for our estate planning. She is excellent at conferring with her clients to pinpoint their needs. She offered us great direction and service in a comfortable, professional setting that was effficient. The combination of these traits is irreplacable when selecting an attorney. She kept our interests and goals a priority. I would highly recommend Dorota withouth hestitation to anyone in need of estate planning, as well as her other legal specialties.
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      Most helpful

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      After 17 years of paying our mortgage on time, the company we were using, GMAC, sold our mortgage to Ocwen LLC. They were deceitful in their business and began harassing us. They threatened us with foreclosure so we consulted with Dorota Kozak. She advised us how to proceed. Within 2 weeks we received notification with clear and certain terms and have not had any issues since she intervened. Happily, we are still in our home and everything is well. Throughout this whole process, Dorata was empathetic to our situation and most importantly, used professional discretion all times.
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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      Great experiance - estate planning

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      My husband and I recently worked with Dorota Gasienica-Kozak to draft our wills and estate planning documents. We appreciated how she listened to what we were looking for, educated us on what we needed to know and brought some ideas to the table. Her staff did an excellent job of following up with us to make sure that the documents got signed in a timely manner. Because of this great experience I have recommended her to many friends and family.
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      Professional & Knowledgeable

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      Our family has been using Dorota for a number of years now to help navigate the many facets of family law and estate planning. Her knowledge and professionalism is superb. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for solid legal advice and service.
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      Adoption

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      Let me first start by stating that we couldn't have been happier with Dorota! She walked us through a very complex adoption without hesitation, all the while making sure we were comfortable every step of the way. She handled every planned detail and every unplanned detail to perfection ! She made our experience monumental. I would highly recommend Dorota to family, friends and strangers without a second thought.
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      Divorce for Dominic Caruso Jr.

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      Attorney Kozak was always very helpful and both my son and I trust her expert counsel based on years of experience. She made every attempt to be both fair but tough in our negotiations and she kept us up to date at all times.
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      Review of my lawyer

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      Through my divorce process. Dorota walked me through every step of the process and we had open communications until the very end. She was fun and easy to work with and i would recommend her to anyone. Great job Dorota!!
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      Detail oriented

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      Our family knows Dorota for many years and she is always a person to go to with all legal questions. I had to work abroad for a month and my two sons remain in the country. Not only Dorota helped to prepare all necessary documents, she also suggest and comply with 'just in case' scenario. We are very happy with her knowledge and customer service.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Beth Knickerbocker, Family Attorney on Feb 7, 2018
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Jane Maughan, Family Attorney on May 16, 2017
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Dorota is competent, ethical and thorough. She has earned an excellent reputation among her peers for the quality of her work and her ability to resolve cases efficiently and effectively.

      Todd Mays

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Victoria Opthof, Family Attorney on Sep 21, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer as a great mentor and family law practitioner. She is well respected in the legal community.

      Russell Farbiarz, Family Attorney on Sep 20, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Sanford Simmons, Family Attorney on Sep 7, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Paul Frank, Family Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Attorney Kozak is an experienced and knowledgeable family law and adoption law attorney who is highly respected among her peers. She works very hard for our clients and I enjoy working with her to help them achieve their goals.

      Rebecca Young, Adoption Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dorota is very knowledgeable about the adoption field. She has finalized adoptions for a wide range of clients, including step parents and parents adopting with the assistance of public and private agencies. In addition, Dorota is the only attorney in the Lehigh Valley who has expertise in assisted reproduction matters.

      Oldrich Foucek, Family Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Matthew Tranter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Jonathan Huerta, Adoption Attorney on Aug 19, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dorota is on the cutting edge of new legal issues concerning adoption and ART (Assistive Reproductive Technology), and I wholly endorse this lawyer.

      Gladys Wiles, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dorota is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful asset to her clients. I would highly recommend her.

      Raymond Lahoud, Adoption Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Attorney Kozak is a tremendous attorney and individual--a leading attorney in the practices of Adoption Law, Assisted Reproductive Technology Law, Estate Planning, and Family Law. Attorney Kozak is dedicated, intelligent, caring, and modern in her approaches to the law. Working with Attorney Kozak has been and remains a pleasure. Moreover, I cannot understate her devotion to each client, our community, and our legal profession. I strongly endorse Attorney Kozak.

      Christina DeMatteo, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Dorota is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney and a strong advocate for her clients.

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