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Kenneth C. Edelin Jr. 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Staff Attorney
phone (866) 920-0352 (Toll Free)
(215) 789-9346
fax (215) 563-6617
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Kenneth C. Edelin, Jr., a married father of four children, has the reputation of being an excellent trial attorney and advocate for the disenfranchised.

Ken Edelin joins the firm with twelve (12) years of litigation experience.  Mr. Edelin came to Philadelphia after graduating Howard University School of Law to join the Defender Association of Philadelphia as a trial attorney.  Mr. Edelin worked his way through the various departments at the Defender's office, including major trials and juvenile special defense, earning the reputation as a top notched trial attorney.

After six (6) years at the Defender's state office, Mr. Edelin moved to their Federal office where he was a trial attorney for six (6) years as well.  Again, Mr. Edelin quickly earned the reputation as an exceptional advocate.

In February of 2008, Ken left his employ with the Defender Association and opened his own practice, Kenneth Edelin Esq, P.C.  In January of 2009 he joined the firm of Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman as a staff attorney and to head the newly formed criminal defense division of the firm.

Throughout his career, Kenneth C. Edelin Jr. has been known as a superb trial attorney and a defender of the rights of the disadvantaged.  Ken has successfully tried hundreds of cases to verdict and brings this skill set to Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman.  Mr. Edelin will be an integral part of the trial team, practicing in both the criminal defense and personal injury arenas.

Areas of Practice:
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Appellate
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2008
Education:
Howard University School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1996
J.D.


Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, 1990
B.A.
Major:  Psychology


Past Employment Positions:
Defender Associate of Philadelphia, State & Federal Trial Attorney, 1996 - 2008


Kenneth Edelin Esq., P.C., Owner, 2008 - 2009


Fraternities/Sororities:
Omega Psi Phi

Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuits

$2,000,000.00 - Tractor Trailer collision resulting in death of motorist.

$1,125,000.00 - Shattered hip socket due to high impact car crash.

Structured Settlements

$28,000,000.00 - Structured Settlement - Brain Damage injury with permanent cognitive dysfunction due to fall into unsecured swimming pool.

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

$3,500,000.00 - Failure to provide appropriate medical care in an emergency department leading to the death of 48 year old patient.

$2,100,000.00 - Medical malpractice failure to diagnose aneurysm leading to stroke and disability.

Premises Liability Lawsuits

$1,560,000.00 - Fall from scaffolding at construction site resulting in multiple fractures.

$450,000.00 - Construction site accident resulting in nerve damage to arm.

Other Accident Injury Lawsuits

$500,000.00 - Death of a 79 year old woman due to abuse by home health care aide.

Testimonials

“You agreed to represent me for my automobile accident when other attorneys turned the case down. I was thrilled with the settlement you negotiated. I will tell all my family and friends about you.”

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Representing Clients in and throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C., represent clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the surrounding Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County, and cities such as Media, Doylestown, and Norristown. We are also proud to serve South Jersey, including Cherry Hill, in Camden County, New Jersey.

Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 1410, 15th Street & JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102 Ph: 215-789-9346 Toll Free: 866-920-0352 Fax: 215-563-6617

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