Rebecca Leia Kolsky
also known as Rebecca Engel
About Rebecca
Biography
Passionate yet aggressive Family Law and Personal Injury attorney. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC
Two Penn Center, Suite 1020, 1500 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Rebecca Leia Kolsky's Reviews
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35 Client Reviews
Showing 26 - 30 of 35 reviews
Posted by Christian | April 17, 2015 | Child Custody
Family court help
Rebecca is the best lawyer I have ever dealt with. She helped me out immensely in getting custody of my children. She is great in the court room and gets results and doesn't stop until she gets what she wants. She also cares about her clients and responds to you in a timely manner and is always avail...
Posted by KB | March 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
I cannot say enough about how kind and helpful Rebecca was to me!
Going through a separation after 24+ years of a wonderful marriage is terrible to say the least. You are forced to do things you NEVER could have imagined! After 3 months, of grief and no support from my husband, I relented and contacted Rebecca Kolsky for help in filing a spousal support order. I...
Posted by mongoose | May 12, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Saved my Life..
She recently represented me in a DUI case where she acted professional & knowledgable in the specific laws pertaining to my case. She didnt quit until she acheived the best result possible. & which was a slim to none chance but she pulled it through. down to the wire. I am really grateful..& I ...
Posted by Brynne | April 17, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
Want results? Hire this pitbull.
Rebecca is a great lawyer because she does not waste her clients' time or money filing unnecessary complaints or engaging in legal tactics that won't guarantee results. She's shrewd from years of experience in the courtroom, which is what you should expect from a lawyer. She doesn't sit behind a desk...
Posted by Michele | April 16, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Tenacious and Knowledgable
Rebecca is a wonderfully smart, intuitive and tenacious lawyer. Excellent on her feet, responsive to any and all questions we had through this troubling experience. Her knowledge of the law combined with her unique ability to 'read' the opposing side is extraordinary! I recommend Rebecca without res...
Rebecca Leia Kolsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Rebecca for many years, she has earned a solid and well respected reputation among her peers. She is knowledgeable, competent and always on her game. Her personality and professionalism is top notch and gives her a winning edge in every matter."
"I routinely refer matrimonial issues to Rebecca's office and my clients have nothing but positive things to say. Great results at great prices have me recommending this attorney."
"Rebecca is a skillful and zealous advocate for her clients. Rebecca cares deeply for her clients and works endlessly on their behalf. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca is at the top of her game. Practicing in many different counties in the state, Rebecca advocates zealously for her clients, stays knowledgable about the court and changes in the law, and she's actively engaged in the legal community at-large."
"Rebecca is a family law, criminal law attorney in the Philadelphia area. Based on what I have heard from her peers, I believe her to be a top notch attorney in this region. I endorse her."
"Rebecca is a wonderful advocate for her clients. She truly cares about representing her client's interests while achieving fair and favorable results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kolsky is an effective and knowledgeable advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rebecca is very professional and dilligent. She works hard to produce results for her client."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, hardworking and effective."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rebecca is a meticulous attorney and is dedicated to quality representation of her clients. She was a diligent student in law school and makes a fine addition to the Bar in Pennsylvania. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Honors
2019
2019 Top Attorney - Family Law Mediation, South Jersey Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
2017 Top Lawyers - Family Law Mediation, South Jersey Magazine
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2017
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC
2011 - Present
Hearing Master, Philadelphia Emergency Protection From Abuse Unit
2014 - 2020
Attorney, Freedman & Lorry, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
Cipriani Inn of CourtMember
Education
2015
LL.M - Master of Laws
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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15 Dec 2017
Can a person who keeps calling repeatedly and texting repeatedly (15 calls within 2 hours) be punished for harassment ?
21 Dec 2017