Jerry R.
Knafo, Esq., Managing Partner
Attorney
Jerry Knafo is the founder of
Knafo Law Offices and
has practiced personal injury law since 1982. During
his career, he has amassed wide-ranging experience
and prestigious awards. He successfully negotiates
settlements and is a talented force in the
courtroom.
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Workers compensation |
Workplace injuries |
Work-related illnesses |
Personal injury |
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Social Security Disability |
Vehicle accidents |
Construction accidents |
Dog bites |
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Defective products |
Medical malpractice |
Slip and falls |
Wrongful death cases |
Bar admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1982
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Pennsylvania , 1984
Honors
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® 2005 - 2014
- "Preeminent AV®" rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- Avvo® Rated - "Superb" - 10.0
- Voted "Best Attorney" - Morning Call Reader's
Choice Awards®, 2010-2013
- Voted "Best of the Valley-Best Family
Lawyer-Personal Injury" Lehigh Valley Magazine, 2012
- Board of Governors, PA Trial Lawyers Association,
1987-2002
- Top 100
Trial Attorneys of Pennsylvania, The American Trial
Lawyers Association, 2007-2013
- Former Chairman and Committee Member-Disciplinary
Board Hearing Committee 4.02, PA Supreme Court,
1992-2005
- President, Elite Lawyers of America® - Gold Member
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Who's Who Among American Lawyers
Education
- J.D., Temple University School of Law
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Awarded Barrister's Award for Excellence in Trial
Advocacy
- M.B.A., with honors, Wilkes University
- B.S., magna cum laude, business
administration, Villanova University
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Graduated 3rd in business administration
class
Professional associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, life fellow
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice, formerly PA
Trial Lawyers Association
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Diplomate
of Trial Advocacy
- Senior Counsel, The College of Master Advocates
and Barristers
- Senior
Counsel, American Board of Barristers
- Academy of Advocacy
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Litigation
Counsel of America
- Lehigh
County Bar Association
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Northampton County Bar Association
Seminars
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Frequent
lecturer to lawyers, students and the community
- Former law and paralegal instructor at local
colleges
Certifications
- Certified
Civil Trial Advocate of the National Board of Trial
Advocacy
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