$ 650-850 per hour
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Timothy M. Kolman, Esq., is a highly regarded attorney recognized among the top 10% of employment lawyers in the United States by Lawyers of Distinction. A Super Lawyer with a perfect 10/10 Avvo rating and over 50 glowing client endorsements, Mr. Kolman has twice earned the Lead Counsel Designation in Labor and Employment Law from Thomson Reuters for his exceptional legal skills, peer recommendations, and impeccable record. He is also a lifetime member of the Million-Dollar and Multi-Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for attorneys who have achieved significant verdicts or settlements for their clients. Additionally, he has been recognized by Who's Who Worldwide as a top lawyer. Originally from London, England, Mr. Kolman earned his first law degree with high honors from the University of Glasgow and is a lifetime member of the Middle Temple Inns of Court. He later received his second law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as an Editor of the Law Review. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal and state courts, Mr. Kolman combines tenacity, compassion, and exceptional trial skills to deliver justice for his clients in complex legal matters. matters. These include, but are not limited to, defamation and representing highly compensated employees. Timothy M. Kolman has argued before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania three times and has changed the law in the Commonwealth. He also recently won a $1.4 million verdict in a defamation case.
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$ 650-850 per hour
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
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414 Hulmeville Avenue, Penndel, PA, 19047
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Posted by Alex | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Best Defamation Attorney
Timothy Kolman of Kolman Law P.C., is celebrated as one of Pennsylvania’s premier attorneys ranked among the state’s top ten defamation lawyers. Kolman's relentless advocacy and genuine care for his clients was clear the moment I met him. Timothy was recommended to because he Specialized in defama...
Posted by Vindicatedatlast | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
The best Lawyer you can ask for
Knowledge: There is not a single lawyer out there that is as intelligent, knowledgeable, polished, professional and well spoken as Timothy Kolman. He will take the time to communicate with you. I value Timothy and his team and trust him. He is a good person and a fabulous lawyer. Timothy has repr...
Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Excellent!!
Mr. Timothy Kolman is not only an excellent lawyer but a wonderful human being. His team is phenomenal as well. I have never seen any individual so dedicated to his work. Tim would even call me late at night to discuss my case, and executed soundly. Whenever I needed to get in touch with him, he ...
Posted by Paul | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
EEOC Case
Mr Kolman was my attorney from 2010 through 2015, in an Equal Employment Opportunity case which ended with a trial in Federal court Philadelphia. Though up against 3 US Assistant District Attorneys he litigated my case superbly well, his knowledge of employment law in my opinion is second to none. I ...
Posted by Robert | June 23, 2013 | Litigation
Very creative and skilled trial lawyer
I retained Tim for a discrimination matter that ultimately went to trial. My previous employer was determined to not admit any fault, but Tim successfully and eloquently argued my case and got the court to award many tens or thousands of dollars more than I had ever expected. He's certainly one of th...
"Tim Kolman is an extremely insightful and knowledgeable lawyer. I conferred with him about a potential wrongful termination case and I was extremely impressed by his legal analysis, practicality, and good judgment. I'd jump at the chance to co-counsel a case with him."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Public Reprimand issued in PA, 2023
updated on 03/13/2024Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Distinguished Service Award, National Employment Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Certificate of Appreciation, United States District Court
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Certificate of Appreciation, American Association of Retired Persons
1990
Certificate of Appreciation, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
1985
Law Revew Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law School
1990 - Present
Managing partner, Kolman Ely PC
1985 - 1986
Intern, The Honorable Judge Harry A. Takiff
1987 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2012
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2010
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Timothy earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Can you sue the police department for the on and off duty actions of one officer and what is the statute of limitations?
31 Aug 2025
False Rape Threat & Defamation Sent to My Fiancée – Need Legal Advice
12 May 2025
What can I do to Job Corps of Pittsburgh for causing my daughter extreme mental issues?
13 May 2025