Jackie Koscelnik, Employment Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli
Pittsburgh, PA
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Jackie Koscelnik is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli.
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- Handles Employment matters from Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Pittsburgh) (2014).
About Jackie Koscelnik: Jackie Koscelnik is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jackie takes on
Jackie concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jackie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jackie takes employment matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jackie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jackie Koscelnik — employment lawyer in Pittsburgh
Jackie Koscelnik is an attorney based in Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Employment. Currently practicing at DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli.
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.
Jackie's approach to employment cases
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…
Clients Jackie works with
Jackie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Duquesne University
J.D. · 1990
Allegheny College
BS
University of Rochester
BS
Jurisdictions
Jackie's state bar admissions
West Virginia, Unite
ACTIVE
Pennsylvania, United
ACTIVE
Jackie studied at J.D. in Duquesne University, BS in Allegheny College, and BS in University of Rochester.
Law school and academic background
Jackie completed J.D. in Duquesne University, BS in Allegheny College, and BS in University of Rochester. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jackie runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Jackie has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Pittsburgh)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Pittsburgh) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Jackie Koscelnik's office in Pittsburgh
Jackie's primary office is at 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
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How to hire Jackie Koscelnik — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jackie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jackie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jackie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jackie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jackie
Jackie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jackie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jackie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jackie Koscelnik
How much does it cost to hire Jackie for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jackie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jackie offer a free consultation?
Jackie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jackie's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Jackie's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jackie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jackie take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Jackie is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jackie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jackie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jackie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jackie accepting new employment clients right now?
Jackie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Jackie handles employment matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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