Jay L. Edelstein Esquire
Edelstein Law, LLP 230 South Broad Street, Suite 900 Philadelphia,, PA 19102 Practice Area(s): Personal Injury, Insurance Law call (215) 893-9311 fax (215) 893-9310 email Jedelstein@edelsteinlaw.com visit website
Biographical Information
Jay L. Edelstein-Partner
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Jay L. Edelstein was born in 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Washington & Jefferson College where he received his B.A. in 1976. He went onto Widener University School of Law (formerly Delaware Law School), receiving his J.D. in 1979.
Mr. Edelstein is the firm’s founder and is a successful and a well-respected third generation attorney who focuses his practice of law on the following areas: Personal injury litigation, sexual abuse, institutional sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents, school bullying, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1979 and the New Jersey Bar in 1991.
With more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Edelstein has successfully represented his clients in settlements and verdicts in the high multi millions. (many of which are NDA and the amounts cannot be disclosed) He has been awarded Super Lawyer of Pennsylvania for 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; celebrating 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SUPERLAWYER SELECTEE Only 5% of Attorneys in Pennsylvania receive this distinction. Super Lawyers is reserved for those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice. In addition, Jay is AV rated with Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards. This AV rating is only given to 5% of attorneys WORLDWIDE.
He is a member of The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is also admitted to practice in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; The United States District Court of New Jersey and The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. Edelstein serves as a member of The Philadelphia Board of Directors at Ashley Treatment Center. Jay also serves as Philadelphia counsel for Steps to Recovery, LLC. He is very active in the drug and alcohol community and is always there to lend a helping hand to someone in need.
Jay has been happily married for 36 years with three beautiful children and two lovely grandsons. He enjoys relaxing in the sun and taking long walks with his dog, Sammi. He is a lifelong avid Flyers fan and loves all Philadelphia sports teams. His ultimate wish would be to see the Flyers win the Stanley Cup. He would challenge anyone, any day to any sports trivia.
Phone: PHILA: (215) 893-9311 NEW JERSEY (856) 809-3150
Licenses:
Pennsylvania (1979) New Jersey (1991)
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court of Appeals Third Circuit
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
National Crime Victim Association
American Association for Justice
*Serves as a Judge Pro Tem about 10 times per year for the Dispute Resolution Center of Philadelphia County, 2002
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
Licenses:
Pennsylvania Bar (1979)
New Jersey Bar (1991)
Education
Washington & Jefferson B.A. 1976.
Widener University School of Law (formerly Delaware Law School) J.D 1979.
Honors & Awards
Nominated as a Selectee for Excellence in Practice, only five percent of attorneys in PA are selected in Super Lawyers. Jay L. Edelstein, Esquire, Super Lawyer- 2013 through 2023
Highest Possible Rating in both LEGAL ABILITY & ETHICAL STANDARDS, Jay L. Edelstein- AV PreEminent, Martindale Hubbell, 1993 through 2024
Lead Counsel Selection -2023 The Lead Counsel Verified badge will indicate to potential clients that you have a spotless disciplinary record and the right professional experience.
America’s TOP 100 Personal Injury Attorneys 2023, 2024
Nominated for Personal Injury General Defense Law– 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018 recognized for excellence by peers in the legal community. The exceptional lawyers have impressive records of professional achievement and ethical standards. TOP ATTORNEYS IN PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE
Award of Recognition of Career Success!, TOP 100 Lawyers Award, Top 100 Lawyer Magazine, 2020
Exceptional and Outstanding Client service for Workers’ Compensation, 10 Best Law Firms Workers’ Compensation, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2018
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
Professional Associations
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court of Appeals Third Circuit
American Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
DRI
National Crime Victim Association
American Association for Justice
Press
Verdicts & Settlements
Over the course of Mr. Edelstein’s career, he has recovered over 150 million dollars in settlements and verdicts for his
clients in claims involving Childhood Sexual Abuse, Boarding/Private School Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, School Bullying , Auto Accidents, Fall Down and Medical Malpractice. Most of the settlements contain Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality because of their sensitive nature; therefore the specifics cannot be disclosed.