Atty. Marla L. Soffer
Marla Soffer graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Urban Studies and Spanish. She received her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and has been practicing for over 30 years.
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Marla L. Soffer is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury and employment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982) and New York (1990). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. cum laude (—). Active member of Philadelphia Bar Association Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marla Soffer graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Urban Studies and Spanish
- She received her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and has been practicing for over 30 years
- Marla concentrates her practice in the areas of workers’ rights, safety, compensation and general personal injury and disability law
- Fluent in Spanish, Marla is a frequent lecturer in community programs that focus on the rights and safety of workers, product liability claims and general personal injury matters
- She is a consulting attorney to the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia, and is on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition
- Additionally, Marla served as the Vice President, and is on the Board of Directors of the Mexican Cultural Center
- She is a member of the Board of Directors of Fleisher Art Memorial, whose mission is to make art accessible to everyone regardless of economic means, background or artistic experience
- In furtherance of her commitment to community service and advocacy on behalf of immigrant communities, Marla taught adult ESL conversation classes at Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC), and was a founding member of Puentes Latino Collaborative of Montgomery County
- Marla is actively involved with many other community organizations
- For many years she served on the Board of Directors and is currently a volunteer attorney with Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts / Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
- She is a former board member of Nexus Foundation for Today’s Art and is an active volunteer with the Free Library of Philadelphia, Author Events
- Marla also, helped organize and facilitate a program for One Book, One Philadelphia, entitled “Collaborating to Improve Community Health and Wellness”
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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.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Marla L. Soffer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 Philadelphia 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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