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Kandis Lynn Kovalsky
About Kandis
Biography
Kandis is a trial lawyer in Philadelphia. Her practice focuses on a broad range of high stakes complex commercial and business-related civil litigation in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts and arbitral tribunals. Kandis routinely handles expedited litigation matters, including temporary restraining orders and injunctions in federal court.
Kandis represents both individual and institutional clients in litigation over fiduciary duties, securities fraud, trade secrets, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, noncompetes, unfair and deceptive business practices actions. Kandis also handles civil RICO actions.
Kandis's recent matters include:
-Representation of a former CEO and director of a public pharmaceutical company in multiple actions across multiple forums
-Representation of a medical device company in multiple Defend Trade Secrets Act TRO and injunction actions in federal court
-Representation of private equity funds in a variety of forums
-Representation of a public figure charged by the Attorney General's Office with multiple theft-related felonies which were dismissed at the preliminary hearing stage
-Representation of a healthcare software company in litigation involving a grant from the Dept. of Defense which resulted in a favorable jury verdict for her client
-Representation of a grocery store chain in a class action lawsuit involving claims of unfair trade practices
-Representation of a company and high net-worth individual in a federal RICO action
Kandis is active in the legal field and Philadelphia community. She is a member of the Young Lawyers Editorial Board of The Legal Intelligencer newspaper; President and Director of the University of Delaware HenLaw Alumni Society; Co-Chair of the ABA YLD Section of Litigation; and an active participant in the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
13 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 6 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 12 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt LLC
123 South Broad Street, Suite 1670, Philadelphia, PA, 19109
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Kandis Lynn Kovalsky's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
Profession and intelligent with great attention to detail, Ms. Kovalsky is an incredible attorney. Not only does she have an in depth knowledge of the law, her charismatic presence in the court room distinguishes her among her peers. I am both grateful and for the work that Ms. Kovalsky did on my be...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Partner
Kandis was patient and very supportive. She paid particular attention to explaining the process, the approach to winning and followed up quickly. She was very understanding of the impact the case had on business. Her interactions within the court and outside of the court room with other legal prof...
Posted by Smith | September 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Impressive/Creative/Thoughtful
Simply put Kandis Kovalsy delivers results. After advising me for years on a number of issues surrounding LLC filings, Kandis proactively provided timely updates that allowed for consistent and immediate business impact. Truly a unique mind that looks at every possible angle in a case. She continues ...
Posted by Mort | January 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent attention to detail
In my partnership dispute, I found that Kandis is smart! She is communicative and always available to answer questions, review progress and keeping me up to date. She is diligent, always prepared and gives excellent attention to detail. She is an excellent brief writer. ...
Kandis Lynn Kovalsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kandis is a diligent, dedicated lawyer who works hard for her clients. She is passionate about her clients and their goals. I endorse Kandis."
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"Ms. Kovalsky is a knowledgeable, professional and fair attorney who tenaciously represents her clients. I recommend her without reservation."
"Kandis is a diligent, knowledgable and hard-working attorney. I would not hesitate to work with her on any matter."
"Kandis provides excellent legal representation. Ms. Kovalsky is an exceptional public speaker and thrives in courtroom advocacy. I completely endorse Ms. Kovalsky"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Kandis for more than 5 years, seeing her in both federal court and the court of common pleas. She is a dedicated and fierce advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a wonderful aggressive Litigator who anything she can for her clients!"
Jeffrey Cianciulli
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Member, Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt LLC
2017 - 2019
Senior Associate, Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt LLC
2013 - 2017
Associate, Weir & Partners LLP
2012 - 2012
Summer Associate, Weir & Partners LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Federal Courts CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, State Civil Litigation SectionMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Esprit Health LLC v. University of Delaware and Steven J. Stanhope
Jury verdict and award of damages in favor of Plaintiff.
Education
2013
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
Juris Doctor
2009
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association 2019 Annual Convention
"Emoji Law: Are you Prepared for Emojis, Emoticons and Hashtags in Litigation?"
2019
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division 2019 Litigation Week
"The Complex Commercial Case in Arbitration"
2019
American Bar Association Webinar
"Emojis Speaking Louder Than Words? The Import of Emojis, Emoticons, and Hashtags as Evidence at Trial and Beyond"
Publications
2020
The Legal Intelligencer
Five Years After 'Daimler': It's All in the Specifics
2019
The Legal Intelligencer
Psst ... Your Bias Is Showing -- a Response from YL Editorial Board
2019
The Legal Intelligencer
Jumping on the Partnership Track: Is It the Best Move for You?
2019
The Legal Intelligencer
What I Wish I Knew When I Began My Law Career
2019
The Legal Intelligencer
What Young Lawyers Are Actually Doing to Relieve Stress
2019
The Legal Intelligencer
The Erosion of Due Process for Public Figures in the #MeToo Era
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Planning for Summer Vacations or Time Off as a Young Lawyer
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Have the Courts Made Room for Inevitability Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
When Noncompete Agreements Involve Competing Laws
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Why Lawyers Should Care About Emojis
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Effective Advocacy From Young Lawyers Requires Less Hostility, More Civility
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Should an Arbitrator Determine Arbitrability Where a Claim is 'Wholly Groundless'?
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
Self-Authentication of ESI Under Federal Rule of Evidence 902
2018
The Legal Intelligencer
The Tables Have Turned: Four Tips for Being an Impactful Mentor
2017
The Legal Intelligencer
Remote Working Programs: True Flexibility or Masked Rigidity?
2017
The Legal Intelligencer
Williams Indictment: Disappointing End to a Promising Start
2016
The Leagl Intelligencer
Unspoken Consequences of Working in a Family-Freindly Firm
2016
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)
Litigating the Legal Malpractice Case
2016
The Legal Intelligencer
Wolf Needs to Nominate Eakin's Replacement Soon
2016
The Legal Intelligencer
Women in the Profession Roundtable
2016
The Legal Intelligencer
Associate Salaries: What Am I Worth?
2016
The Legal Intelligencer
Child Abuse Bill: A First Step, But Debate Must Continue
2016
The Legal Intelligencer
Advice for Young Lawyers: How to Maximize Your Conference Experience
Languages
English
French