Jay L. Edelstein

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.