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Dorota Gasienica-Kozak
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Biography
Dorota is a partner in the firm and chair of the Adoption/Assisted Reproductive Technology practice section, focusing her practice in the areas of Adoption Law, Family Law, Assisted Reproductive Technology Law and Estate Planning. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (“AAAA”), a membership-by-invitation-only association of 470 attorneys, law professors, and judges in the United States and throughout the world who are recognized as having extensive experience in the practice of adoption law, ART law, or both. She is also a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Dorota volunteers with many organizations dedicated to helping families in our community and is currently serving as chair of the board of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Through dedicated service to her profession and community, Dorota has been recognized as an Athena Recipient, a Girl Scouts Take the Lead honoree, a Lehigh Valley Business Woman of Influence, a “YWCA Woman of the Year”, and in 2013, she was named to the 40 Under 40 list by Lehigh Valley Business. 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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Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, L.L.C.
1 West Broad Street Ste 700, King Spry Herman Et Al, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5783
Law Offices of Dorota Gasienica-Kozak
Bethlehem, PA
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Posted by Jennifer | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
I knew She would be the one!
Long story short, I spoke with a few lawyers before coming across Ms. Kozak. After explaining a long tiring story, she did not miss beat and said this would be the plan! She is extremely kind and understanding, knowledgeable, compassionate and fights for what it right and in our case, what’s best for...
Posted by Megan | April 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Reliable and Knowledgeable
Dorota recently represented my Wife and I during our adoption case. She was extremely knowledgeable, prompt, patient and understanding. Dorota preppared us step by step and easily guided us through all the hoops my Wife and I had to jump through before and during the hearing. We highly recommend Dor...
Posted by Jessica | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Helpful and great to work with
We hired Dorota to help us with our wills and with a second parent adoption. As a same sex couple, we wanted to ensure we had equal rights when it came to our child. We found her to be very knowledgeable and experienced in LGBTQ law. We were referred to her by another lawyer. She and her staff commun...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great lawyer
Dorota helped me with a surrogacy contract. She is very friendly and knowledgeable and I felt as though she cared about my well being. I would definitely recommend!
Posted by Shannon | February 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Responsive, Knowledgeable, Friendly
Dorota served as my attorney to prepare a Gestational Carrier (surrogacy) contract. She helped me understand the nuances of the law, advocated for me, and made me feel like I was a priority to her. She is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and helped us move the contract process along quickly. Her...
Dorota Gasienica-Kozak's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
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"I endorse this lawyer as a great mentor and family law practitioner. She is well respected in the legal community."
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"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."
"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."
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"Dorota is on the cutting edge of new legal issues concerning adoption and ART (Assistive Reproductive Technology), and I wholly endorse this lawyer."
"Dorota is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful asset to her clients. I would highly recommend her."
"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."
"Dorota is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney and a strong advocate for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
ATHENA Leadership, Chicagoland ATHENA Leadership Organization, ATHENA International
2018
Take the Lead, Girl Scouts
2017
Select Lawyer, Lehigh Valley Style Magazine
2016
Women of Influence, Lehigh Valley Business
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family lawyers
2014
Woman of the Year, YWCA
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
40 Under 40, Lehigh Valley Business
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Alumni Recognition Award, Leadership Lehigh Valley
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC
2000 - 2003
Associate, Young Upright Catina and Parker
Associations
2023 - Present
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction AttorneysFellow
2023 - Present
American Society for Reproductive MedicineMember
2015 - Present
United Way of the Lehigh ValleyBoard Member
2015 - Present
United Way Women's Leadership CouncilChair
2012 - Present
St Luke's Hospital AuxiliaryMember
2010 - Present
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of CommerceFormer Chair of Board of Governors
2015 - 2018
Cedar Crest College President's CouncilMember
2008 - 2015
DeSales University President's CouncilMember
2008 - 2015
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber's Women's Business CouncilPast President
2007 - 2015
Pinebrook Family AnswersBoard of Directors
2007 - 2008
Leadership Lehigh ValleyBoard of Directors
Education
2000
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
DeSales University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Adoption and Family Building - Overview, Updates and Best Practices in 2023
Legal Proceedings in Adoption
2022
The Intersection of Family Law and Elder Law
Family/Elder Law
2014
Monroe County Bar Association
Building your Family
2014
Monroe County Bar Association
Snapshots from the Petri Dish
2010
Northampton and Monroe Bar Association CLE
Adoption/Assisted Reproductive Technology
Publications
2021
2017
RMAPA Newsletter
Piecing Together Infertility
2017
heARTbeat
Blogs
2017
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Meet Representative Zach Mako
2017
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Representative Schweyer and Representative Schlossberg: Budget, Healthcare, Schools
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Employee Regulatory Committee
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Budget Issues
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Mayors and Municipal Officials
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Department of Labor Overtime Ruling
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Overtime, Taxes, Education
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Department of Labor Overtime Regulations
2016
RMAPA Newsletter July 2016
IVF Financial Security
2016
RMAPA Newsletter
LGBT Marriage On Parentage
2016
RMAPA Newsletter
Why is Estate Planning Important to you when using Assisted Technology
2016
Lehigh Valley Woman
Promoting Openness: The Evolution of Today's Adoptive Family
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Representative Samuelson and Representative Freeman: Discrimination Laws, Minimum Wage, Tutoring Program, Education Funding
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Representative Ryan Mackenzie - Unemployment Compensation
2016
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
Minimum Wage
2015
Lehigh Valley Women
Your Marriage May Now Be Equal, But Here's Why You Still Need To Protect Your Parental Rights
2015
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections
What Constitutes an Employer?
2015
RMAPA Newsletter
Do you know PA's LGBT Marriage Impact on Parentage
2015
RMAPA Newsletter
Do you know the legal issues with regards to infertility treatments as it relates to Health Insurance and Employment Law
2015
RMAPA Newsletter
Why is Correcting Birth Certificate Important
2015
RMAPA Newsletter
Why do both partners of same-sex couples have to sign consents
2015
RMAPA Newsletter
What Happens to Stored Genetic Material
2015
Lehigh Valley Women
Now the LGBT's Can Be Wed In PA
2014
Lehigh Valley Women
No Need to Keep Your Eggs in One Basket
2014
RMAPA Newsletter
I am Unable to Use My Own Eggs for IVF
2014
RMAPA Newsletter
Can I legally be Married to Someone and get Pregnant with a New Partner?
2013
Lehigh Valley Women
Children Are Good For The Heart
2000
Temple Environmental Law & Technology Journal
Aids treatment and medical Technology: The Supreme Court Abandons the CDC
Languages
Polish
Activity
Legal Guides