$ 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
33%-40%
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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 anonymous | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
The Best!!
Mr. Timothy Kolman helped to represent a friend of mine in her sexual harassment case and let me tell you that this man was the epitome of professional compassionate and caring. He made us so comfortable to open up and speak about this situation. I was serving as a witness to the multiple counts the ...
Posted by Greg | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful and tremendously helpful!
When I called Tim I was desperate for advice. Everyone wanted money up front just to listen to my story. Tim was kind and professional and didn’t ask for a dime until I hired him to clear my name. I highly recommend reaching out to him for sound advice!
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Extremely competent and personable attorney
Mr. Kolman was retained by us on very short notice for our unemployment hearing. We spoke two or three times on the phone regarding my previous employers charge of willful misconduct. By the time Mr. Kolman was briefed on the facts of the case, he had literally two days to prepare( over a weekend) fo...
Posted by Kelly | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Smart, stealthy and superior!
This firm is the absolute best at what they do. If you’ve got an employment issue that resembles discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation or a host of many others, this is who you need to call. Everyone in this firm does their job right and they do it well. If they feel they can help you...
Posted by Mike | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
He carried me over a field of thorns.
Tim gave a me advice and helped me with a civil law suit against me by my former employer. Once the Preliminary Objections were provided by Tim and his associates, the case was dropped by the plaintiff. This was done quickly and now I have peace of mind and can focus on my work and my family. I reall...
"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
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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