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Jay has successfully handled cases involving catastrophic injuries and seven figure settlements and awards.

Additionally, he handles cases involving less serious injuries and more modest settlements and awards. However, the Solnick Lawyers approach is to treat every client and every case with the same philosophy and respect, with the goal being to obtain justice and the maximum possible compensation for each client based on their individual circumstances.

Administration and Paralegals

Kelly A. Kosmalski, Firm Administrator

Prior to joining Solnick Lawyers, Kelly worked for more than 35 years in various law firms throughout the Philadelphia area, starting her career as a part-time legal assistant for a sole practitioner in 1987 and ultimately working to become a Paralegal and Office Coordinator for a national law firm with offices in Philadelphia. Kelly’s professional experience, her passion and dedication for her work and her ongoing efforts to further her education throughout her career have made her well-equipped to handle her many job responsibilities, which include financial and facilities management, overseeing the firm’s staff and heading the firm’s human resources department.

After raising her son, while working a full-time job, Kelly found the time to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Philadelphia University, graduating magna cum laude. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Kelly is also a certified Yoga Instructor and working on obtaining her coaching certificate in health & wellness.  In her free time, Kelly enjoys weight training and teaching yoga, traveling, attending concerts and, of course, spending time and relaxing with friends and family, especially her five dogs, Delilah, Oliver, Norman, Fiona, and Darla.

Patricia Kim, Marketing Manager

Patty joined Solnick Lawyers in 2008 after working for several years in a family-owned business. During her tenure with the firm, Patty has been involved in virtually every aspect of the firm’s operations, from clerical work to using her highly proficient English, Korean, and Spanish language skills to counsel the firm’s clients and help to prepare them for depositions, hearings and trials.

Currently, Patty serves as the firm’s Marketing Manager, a position which involves catering to the firm’s new and existing clients, coordinating with medical providers who provide treatment to the firm’s clients, and marketing the firm in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Patty is extraordinarily dedicated to her work and to assisting the firm’s clients and always goes the extra mile to provide support and assistance virtually whenever and wherever she is needed. Patty enjoys spending time with friends and family when she manages to take a break from work, and is particularly fond of going on bike rides and nature walks with her three children.

Stephanie Decker, Paralegal and Executive Assistant to Jay L. Solnick

Stephanie joined Solnick Lawyers in the summer of 2016 on a part-time basis. Her passion for learning, her attention to detail and her desire to help the firm’s clients allowed her to quickly transition into a full-time Paralegal position, working on cases in both the pre-litigation and litigation phases, as well as using her understanding of the firm’s protocols to assist other members of the staff when they are dealing with particularly difficult issues. Ultimately, Stephanie was promoted to a position working side by side with Jay as his Executive Assistant.

Stephanie graduated at the top of her class from Penn State Abington in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. After graduating, she spent a period of time in New York City attending New York University’s Summer Publishing Program where she learned from the industry’s top professionals. Stephanie currently resides in her hometown of Philadelphia with her partner and daughter and she enjoys filling her free time with family, friends, and reading.

Kelly Schrader, Paralegal

Kelly joined Solnick Lawyers in June of 2020 as a Litigation Paralegal after working for several years in the legal industry. Kelly has a strong work ethic, is highly organized and efficient in her approach to her work and is dedicated to the firm’s clients and their cases through the litigation phase.

Kelly graduated cum laude from Pierce College in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science. Kelly spends her free time with her friends and family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and enjoys traveling and making a positive contribution to her community by volunteering at Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Warminster Food Bank.

Colleen Decker, Legal Assistant

Colleen began working at Solnick Lawyers in January of 2020, changing careers after working in the hairdressing industry for 11 years. She initially joined the firm as a file clerk and was recently promoted to the position of Legal Assistant, where she works more directly with the firm’s clients and their cases. Colleen’s friendly demeanor, her meticulous approach to her work and the customer service skills which she honed during her prior career have made her a natural in her new role. She lives in Northeast Philadelphia with her husband and three children. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Theresa Sharpe, Receptionist

Theresa joined the firm in 2014 as our Receptionist. Her main focus is to cover our busy front desk throughout the day by making sure our clients are treated with the upmost respect and the very best service to suit their individual needs. Theresa makes sure to answer and transfer all calls in a caring and professional manner along with managing all incoming mail, deliveries, and faxes while maintaining a welcome environment for our clients. Theresa resides in Philadelphia and has three sons. She loves spending time with her family, watching movies and going out to eat.

Giving back to the community

Solnick Lawyers is as committed to our community as we are to our legal practice.

At Solnick Lawyers, we believe in taking steps to support and give back to the community. From this belief, we are committed to making a difference by contributing to various causes in the Philadelphia area.

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If you have suffered a personal injury, let Solnick Lawyers fight to get you the assistance and compensation to which you are entitled. Contact us at 215-481-9979 to put us on your side.

Testimonials

The staff are very friendly, helpful, responsive, and they get things done. I appreciated their time and attention to detail during my case and they will always have my business.

Gina Kang

Great lawyer you can count on. I had a limited tort but I got reimbursed from the opposite driver’s insurance company. I really appreciate Solnick & Associates, LLC.

Won Beck

I had a very pleasurable experience with Solnick & Assoc. Not only was the staff very friendly and welcoming, but I was also encouraged by their knowledge and professionalism.

Desiree Getz