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JENIFER DANA KAUFMAN

Attorney Jenifer Dana Kaufman

Jenifer has over 20 years of experience litigating Pennsylvania workers' compensation cases. She not only gets great results, but she also empowers injured workers to make the best and most informed decisions for themselves regarding returning to work and settlement of their cases.

Jenifer is one of a small group of attorneys that is certified as a workers' compensation specialist. She has been certified since 2013, the first year this certification was available, and was re-certified in 2018. This means she passed a rigorous exam regarding Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation and that more than 50% of her practice is workers' compensation. Jenifer is also an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Section and served on its Executive Committee in 2015.

What Sets Jenifer Apart?

In addition to her certification, Jenifer has been rated by her peers as AV Preeminent since 2014, which means that her fellow attorneys agree that she possesses the highest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication, and ethics.

Jenifer also litigates Social Security Disability claims and is accredited by The US Department of Veterans Affairs as a veterans' benefits attorney.

Jenifer graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1997 and received a B.A. from the George Washington University in 1994.

Jenifer is proud to work and live in the local community. She is a Girl Scout co-leader for an Abington-based troop. She also volunteers for Forgotten Cats in Jenkintown.

Education

  • J.D. - University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1997

  • B.A. - George Washington University, 1994

Bar Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1997

  • New Jersey, 1997

Professional Associations

  • Member of Philadelphia, Montgomery & Bucks County Bar Associations, Workers’ Compensation Sections

  • Member of Philadelphia Bar Association, Marijuana & Hemp Law Committee

  • Member of Pennsylvania Bar Association, Medical Marijuana & Hemp Law Committee

Awards

  • AV Preeminent, since 2014

  • Superlawyers, 2020-2021

Certifications

  • Workers’ Compensation Specialist, since 2013

  • Accredited by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as a veterans’ benefits attorney