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Joel Jay Kofsky
also known as Philly Injury Lawyer
About Joel
Biography
Joel J. Kofsky has been successfully representing personal injury cases since 1991. He has assisted victims of car accidents, bike accidents, and slip and fall accidents, among many others. He has obtained numerous settlements for his clients over the years, including some in the six figure range.
He is a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and has been admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania and for U.S.. District Courts in the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. He only works for individuals and has never represented a corporation.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Philly Injury Lawyer
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #550, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Philly Injury Lawyer
5425 Oxford Ave, #201, Philadelphia, PA, 19124
Philly Injury Lawyer
5700 N Broad St., #300, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
Philly Injury Lawyer
6921 Frankford Avenue, Suite E, Philadelphia, PA, 19135
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Joel Jay Kofsky's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Shy | April 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Zero
If I could give zero stars I would, you never speak to a lawyer here, paralegals are incompetent and doesn’t communicate effectively. You have to reach out to them! Communication is piss poor. I placed a complaint to the bar association; I was also use my platform of 80k followers to blast these so ...
Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worst Law Firm Ever
This law firm took my case almost two years ago and did very little. I have made multiple calls trying to get a status of my case and have only been able to speak to a receptionist most of the time. When a paralegal did call me back she stated that the insurance company made an offer and it is being ...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Special Touch
Many thanks to the professionalism as well as the special touch extended to me. I appreciated the guidance given to me by Glenn Valdes and associates especially since this was a new journey for me. Compliments for a job well done and well-orchestrated to my benefit. I surely will share your name a...
Posted by Lauren | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
They stole my money
They gave me a fraudulent check and now my second case had disappeared and no money to come my case was 2018 they same a couple of my family members also. They never paid my parties form my 1st case and now I’m being billed 3 years later. I have proof and will be going to the news
Posted by Shanda | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
WORST LAWYER OFFICE EVERY
Please do not go to this law office. They are not concerned with their clients. They do not call you to give you updates about your case. My case was in November of 2018. Truthfully, I think they took my money. The money they claim they received, I have yet to received documentation from that insuran...
Joel Jay Kofsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"He gets results. Joel works harder than any other lawyer I know. He knows what he can get for his clients and he doesn't waste time doing it."
"From the first call through settlement Joel works tirelessly to get the maximum recovery for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Attorney Kofsky I would highly endorse. Although we were on opposite sides of the case, he was a professional and a gentleman."
"Mr. Kofsky is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kofsky is a fine lawyer with extensive experience in trial law and with wide knowledge about the local area and legal environment. He is responsive to his clients and their needs are his preeminent concern."
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"Joel is a respected member of the Philadelphia Legal community. He is both knowledgeable and professional and obtains exeptional results for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Joel Kofsky is a terrific lawyer. He knows the law very well and gets maximum results for his clients. If we have a case where there is a conflict, or for some reason we can't take the case, we refer the case to Joel and his team with no hesitation."
"A practical advocate, who knows how to resolve even the most complex issues."
"Attorney Kofsky has an exceptional reputation and is a credit to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer. Anyone needing assistance with a Personal Injury or Accident legal matter would be well served to contact him."
"Based on Mr. Kofsky's contributions here on Avvo, there is no doubt in my mind that he gives 110% in the representation of his clients. As a result, I would be glad to refer a client to him for help on a legal matter."
"I have gotten to know Mr. Kofsky through his activity on Avvo. Mr. Kofsky is highly knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions, and I always learn something from his responses. I would not hesitate to recommend clients to him."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top Conributer 2013, Avvo
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices Of Joel J. Kofsky
1989 - 1990
Tax Associate, Ernst & Young
Associations
2014 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Premises Liability Case
$537,000
Auto Accident
$325,000
Burn Injuries
$425,000
Jane Doe
$985,000
Education
1989
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
George Washington University
MBA
1986
George Washington University
BBA
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Coldwell Banker
1031 Exchanges For Realtors
Publications
2021
Philly Injury Lawyer
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers
2011
Limited Tort
How to Win Limited Tort Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was in a car accident on Thursday morning. Hit my head off drivers window. Have had headaches since. Do I need an attorney?
25 Feb 2015
Q&A
I have received a letter from a lawyer about a slip and fall on my property but i don't have insurance on the property .
07 Oct 2013
Q&A
Is it illegal for an individual wearing a cast to drive a vehicle in PA?
17 Sep 2012