Timothy M. Kolman
Mr. Kolman was born in London, England and received his first law degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland where he graduated with high honors. His second law degree was awarded from the University of Pennsylvania Law School where he was an Editor of the Law Review. Mr. Kolman is a member of the bars of the United States Supreme Court, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District and the Western District of Pennsylvania.
An accomplished and highly experienced lawyer, Mr. Kolman has counseled hundreds of clients through complicated employment matters. A combat veteran who genuinely cares for his clients, Mr. Kolman prides himself on his tenacity, availability and his extensive trial skills, believing that the employees who he represents deserve an equal shot against the big corporations and their blue chip law firms.
Wayne A. Ely
Mr. Ely is an accomplished civil trial lawyer specializing in employment discrimination and complex litigation.
Mr. Ely graduated summa cum laude from Temple University and cum laude from Temple University School of Law in 1993. He was a member of the exclusive Temple Moot Court Honor Society and the Temple Environmental and Technology Law Journal. He also received the Barrister’s Award for excellence in trial advocacy and two American Jurisprudence awards.
Mr. Ely concentrates almost exclusively on trial work He has successfully prosecuted and defended several difficult and unusual civil cases, including sexual harassment, race discrimination, and disability discrimination matters.
Mr. Ely is a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.
Timothy Kolman & Associates
Adam C. Lease, Esquire
Mr. Lease joined the Firm in early 2010 after relocating to Pennsylvania from New York, where he practiced law for over 5 years. Mr. Lease’s background in defense litigation provides him with a unique perspective in his handling of employment discrimination cases, which is now his primary concentration. Since joining the Firm, Mr. Lease has tried a jury case to verdict, in which he prevailed on the client’s claim under the Wage Payment and Collection Law.
Mr. Lease graduated Cum Laude from S.U.N.Y. Oneonta in 2000 where he received a B.S. in Political Science. He graduated Cum Laude from Pace University School of Law in 2003 where he was a member of the Law Review. Mr. Lease is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York.