Atty. Melissa R. Chandy
Melissa R. Chandy, a Partner at Pond Lehocky, embarked on a career in workers' compensation law driven by a profound personal experience.
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Melissa R. Chandy is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Pond Lehocky Giordano Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2006) and New Jersey (2006). Educated at Pennsylvania State University – Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Toronto - Victoria College (B.Com., 2003). Active member of Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Member Pennsylvania Association for Justice Philadelphia Bar Assocation. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Melissa R. Chandy, a Partner at Pond Lehocky, embarked on a career in workers' compensation law driven by a profound personal experience
- Witnessing the challenges her family faced when her mother suffered a severe workplace injury, and the subsequent refusal of benefits by the employer and its insurance company, fueled Ms. Chandy's commitment to ensuring that no client or their family endures such hardships
- Originally from Canada, Ms. Chandy pursued her education at the University of Toronto's Specialist Program in Commerce and Finance before graduating from Penn State – Dickinson School of Law
- Following her legal education, she served as a law clerk for two Commissioners on the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, honing her skills in legal writing and trial advocacy
- Her journey led her to a leading regional firm, where she continued to protect the rights of injured workers
- Upon joining Pond Lehocky, Ms. Chandy dedicated her practice exclusively to Pennsylvania workers' compensation law
- In 2021, her commitment and contributions were recognized as she was named a Partner at the firm
- She assumes a pivotal role, managing the brief writing department, handling all appellate writing, and overseeing training within the law firm
- Additionally, Ms. Chandy actively participates in Pond Lehocky’s Summer Associate and Clerkship Program
- Acknowledging her specialization, Ms. Chandy became a certified specialist in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation by the PA Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law, authorized by the PA Supreme Court, in 2015
- Her engagement with legal associations includes being elected to the Pennsylvania Association of Justice’s Board of Governors in 2017
- Ms. Chandy is a valued member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and the Philadelphia Bar Association
- Beyond her practice, she serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, alongside founding partners Samuel Pond and Jerry Lehocky
- Ms. Chandy has also shared her expertise through guest lectures at Penn State – Dickinson School of Law and Villanova Law School
- Her excellence has been recognized with appearances on the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list and the Super Lawyers lists
- Through her multifaceted role, Ms. Chandy remains steadfast in her commitment to supporting clients during what may be the most challenging times in their lives
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa R. Chandy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Melissa R. Chandy is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Melissa R. Chandy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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.
Melissa R. Chandy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Melissa R. Chandy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Melissa R. Chandy is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 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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