Atty. Joel Persky

Atty. Joel Persky

Joel Persky is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, occupational disease and 2 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Profile Summary

About Joel Persky at a glance

Joel Persky is a personal injury, workers comp, and environmental attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975), Michigan (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1975) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Joel Persky is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, occupational disease and 2 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Joel practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Persky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Persky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joel Persky is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joel Persky is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joel Persky is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Persky

Where is Joel Persky's law office located?
Joel Persky's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Persky handle?
Joel Persky focuses on personal injury, workers comp, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joel Persky practiced law?
Joel Persky has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Joel Persky go to law school?
Joel Persky earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Joel Persky for a consultation?
You can contact Joel Persky directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joel Persky received?
Joel Persky's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1975
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
Michigan
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996

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