Atty. Jackie Koscelnik
Jackie represents a variety of employers, including manufacturing and industrial companies, television stations, hospitals, and universities, in both federal and state courts as well as before government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the National Labor Relations Board, and numerous state and local human rights commissions. Her practice includes advice on affirmative action, union avoidance, reasonable accommodation, hiring practices, personal services contracts, employee discipline and termination issues, and o
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA
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About Jackie Koscelnik at a Glance
Jackie Koscelnik is a employment attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, United States and West Virginia, United States. Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1990) and Allegheny College (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jackie Koscelnik
- Jackie represents a variety of employers, including manufacturing and industrial companies, television stations, hospitals, and universities, in both federal and state courts as well as before government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the National Labor Relations Board, and numerous state and local human rights commissions
- Her practice includes advice on affirmative action, union avoidance, reasonable accommodation, hiring practices, personal services contracts, employee discipline and termination issues, and on compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
- She drafts comprehensive employee handbooks, human resources guidelines, and affirmative action plans
- She has been invited by employers on numerous occasions to speak to groups of employees and/or supervisors on topics ranging from union avoidance to sexual harassment
- In 1994 Jackie joined Walter DeForest in founding DeForest & Koscelnik, now DeForest Koscelnik Yokitis & Berardinelli
- Jackie began her legal career as an Associate with Reed Smith Shaw & McClay
Practice Areas Explained
Jackie Koscelnik's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jackie Koscelnik handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Employment Law in Pittsburgh
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Jackie Koscelnik
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jackie Koscelnik's practice in the field of employment.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, United States and West Virginia, United States, Jackie Koscelnik can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Jackie Koscelnik's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Jackie Koscelnik attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jackie Koscelnik Handles in Pittsburgh
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