Jay L. Edelstein
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Edelstein Law, LLP
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1979
Education: Widener University – Delaware Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2014, 2017 - 2024 Call today:
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230 S. Broad StreetSuite 900
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Edelstein Law is a law firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded by attorney Jay L. Edelstein. Mr. Edelstein concentrates his practice on personal injury law, serving clients throughout the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, and throughout Central and southern New Jersey. He has more than 40 years of experience representing individuals and families who have been sexually assaulted, injured or lost a loved one due to negligence.
Mr. Edelstein handles matters involving childhood sexual abuse, boarding/private school sexual abuse, sexual assault, motor vehicle accidents, school bullying, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death and other catastrophic injuries. He holds an active law license in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is qualified to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Edelstein has recovered over 175 million dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. In recognition of his accomplishments in the field of personal injury litigation, the peer review organization Martindale-Hubbell has given him their highest rating of AV Preeminent*. Only 5 percent of attorneys have this distinction worldwide.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Edelstein belongs to the The National Crime Victim Association, The American Association for Justice Philadelphia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, American Bar Association, USDC Of Appeals of The Third Circuit, U.S. District Court For The Eastern District of PA, U.S. District Court For The District of New Jersey. He provides legal counsel to Steps to Recovery and sits on the Philadelphia board of directors for the Ashley Addiction Treatment.
Mr. Edelstein earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and education from Washington & Jefferson College. He received his law degree from Widener University Delaware Law School and became a licensed attorney in 1979.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – LEGAL ABILITY and ETHICAL STANDARDS.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: DefenseFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Civil Litigation: Defense
First Admitted: 1979, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://edelsteinlaw.com
- Serving on The Philadelphia Board of Directors as Counsel for Ashley Treatment Center.
- Counsel for Steps to Recovery, LLC since 2015 serving as general counsel., 2015
- Serving on The Philadelphia Board of Directors as Counsel for Ashley Treatment Center.
- Volunteers as a Judge for DECA Conference. Each January the members of South Jersey Marketing Education and Business Programs participate in a Regional DECA conference. DECA provides an opportunity for students to compete in many marketing fields.
- Served on the Board of Directors for Maryville Treatment Centers and served as Vice-President since 2014.
- Jay L. Edelstein attended Washington & Jefferson College where he received his B.A. in 1976. He went onto Widener University School of Law receiving his J.D. in 1979., 1976
- Widener University, Delaware Law School, JD, 1979
- Jay Edelstein excels in Sexual Assault case, Sexual Assault Victims, 2016
- EDELSTEIN LAW, LLP, 2013
- The Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent, Personal Injury; Sexual Assault, Cumulative Trauma Law, 2022
- Award of Recognition of Career Success!, TOP 100 Lawyers Award, Top 100 Lawyer Magazine, 2020
- Jay L. Edelstein has been certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of Trial Lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. , Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate/Top Trial Lawyers of America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2024
- www.distinguishedcounsel.org, Nation's TOP 1% National Association of Distinguished Counsel, NADC, 2024
- Jay L. Edelstein has been appointed as one of the Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in America for his excellence in practice, legal and ethical standards. , America's TOP 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, 2024
- This Award stands for the highest possible rating an attorney has in the level of professionalism, excellence for their knowledge of the law, communication, skills, in addition to ethical and legal ability. , AV PreEminent- Jay L. Edelstein, Martindale Hubbell, 2024
- Jay L. Edelstein has been appointed as one of the Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in America for his excellence in practice, legal and ethical standards. , America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, 2023
- The Lead Counsel Verified badge will indicate to potential clients that you have a spotless disciplinary record and the right professional experience., LEAD COUNSEL VERIFIED, Super Lawyers/ Law Info, 2023
- www.distinguishedcounsel.org, Nation's Top 1% National Association of Distinguished Counsel, NADC, 2023
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Jay Edelstein- AV PreEminent, Martindale Hubbell, 2023
- Highest Possible Rating Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of the Bar and Judiciary., AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell, 2020
- Proudly Serving The Community Since 1979., 40 Year Anniversary, Martindale Hubbell, 2019
- Jay L. Edelstein Has qualified For Inclusion in The Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs., Expert, Worldwide Registry, 2015
- Jay L. Edelstein Recognized as an Expert Resource and Qualified for Inclusion in the TOP 101 Industry Experts., AMERICA'S MOST HONORED LAWYERS, The American Registry, 2021
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of the Bar and Judiciary., AV PREEMINENT, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards., AV RATED PREEMINENT, Martindale Hubbell, 2022
- Nominated as a Selectee for Excellence in Practice, only five percent of Attorneys in Pennsylvania are selected to Super Lawyers., Super Lawyers 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 &; 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Highest Possible Peer Review Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability., AV RATED 10 Years, Martindale-Hubbell
- Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service for Workers' Compensation , 10 Best Law Firms Workers' Compensation, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2018
- Nominated for Personal Injury General Defense Law-2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018 Recognized for excellence by peers in the legal community. These exceptional lawyers have impressive records of professional achievement and ethical standards., TOP ATTORNEYS IN PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE
- Jay L. Edelstein has qualified for Inclusion in the Top 101 Industry Experts., Expert Resource, Worldwide Registry, 2017
- Recognized for 10 years as A.M. Best Recommended Insurance Attorneys , A.M. BEST, 2016
- We have settled Multi-Million Dollar Settlements for Sexually Abused Victims (out of Court) through Mediation, Most of the settlements come with NDA's because of the nature of the claims. We can only reveal that the amounts of money achieved for these victims were life changing; but we are striving to change the lives of these victims in more ways than just financially. We fight to give victims back their dignity, security and safety. , 2022
- Jay L. Edelstein has achieved a multi-million dollar settlement for our client who was a victim of sexual abuse. He was abused in a boarding school from a so-called trusted teacher. In this particular case there was an NDA signed so no specific facts of this case can be revealed. We can say, our client now has financial freedom for the first time in his life; including peace of mind to finally move forward. , 2024
- In 2023, we have not only served JUSTICE, but have rewarded our survivors of sexual abuse and violence financial freedom; giving them the ease of living the rest of the lives in the best peace and harmony possible by relieving the burden of debt. , 2023
- We have achieved Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts and Settlements for our Clients, in claims involving Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Fall down and Bullying cases. Most of the verdicts or settlements are confidential and therefore the specifics cannot be disclosed. , 2021
- Nation's Top 1% National Association of Distinguished Counsel: NADC, 2023
- America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, 2024
- MILLION and MULTI MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES/TOP TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA Jay L. Edelstein has been certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of Trial Lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. www.multimilliondollaradvoates.com, 2024
- Nation's Top 1% National Association for Distinguished Counsel, 2024
- America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, 2023
- National Crime Victim Association, 2024
- American Association For Justice, 2022
- Pennsylvania, 1979
- United States District Court of Appeals Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- New Jersey, 1991
- American Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- New Jersey Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Serves as a Judge Pro Tem about 10 times a year for the Dispute Resolution Center of Philadelphia County, since 2002.
- American Bar Association
- DRI
- Judge ProTem for Philadelphia County
- New Jersey Bar Association
- PATLA
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
Office location for Jay L. Edelstein
230 S. Broad Street
Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 267-866-7853
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2014, 2017 - 2024
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Q: If I Was Sexually Abused As A Child, How Long Do I Have To File A Lawsuit Against The Abuser In Pennsylvania?
A: Pennsylvania childhood sexual abuse victims have a limited window to hold their abuser accountable. Change is coming though, and Pennsylvania …Q: If I Was Sexually Abused As A Child, How Long Do I Have To File A Lawsuit Against The Abuser In New Jersey?
A: Victims of childhood sexual abuse have more time today to file a lawsuit than in the recent past. A big part of this is because the conversation … See all answers by Jay Edelstein
