About Us


RICHARD A. JAFFE, ESQ.


Richard graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981 and received his J.D. from the Tulane Law School in 1985. After working as an Associate for 8 years at a prominent center city Insurance Defense Law Firm in the Workers Compensation Department, he started this firm in 1994 to concentrate on only representing the injured workers and other disabled individuals. Having worked in a firm that represented insurance carriers, he is well versed in how the Defendants and Insurance Carriers handle their cases, and is able to use the knowledge to the advantage of his clients.

Richard has over 22 years experience in handling Pennsylvania Workers Compensation and Social Security matters. He is also well versed in handling personal injury matters including arbitrations. He is an Active Member of the PA Trial Lawyers Association Workers Compensation Section, as well as a sustaining member of The National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives ( NOSSCR )and has served on the Board of Directors of the national Workers Compensation Organization, Workplace Injury Law&Advocacy Group ( wilg.org ) from 2005-2007.

He is also a member of:

  • ATLA
  • PA Bar Assc.
  • Philadelphia Bar Assc.
  • Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Assc.

Richard was also named a PA Super Lawyer in 2006 ,2007, and 2008 as seen in the June 2006, June 2007 & June 2008 Philadelphia Magazines.

Super Lawyers
Seriously Outstanding
only 5% selected each year

He is admitted to Practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 

If you would like to send Richard an email:

rjaffe@lawoffrajaffe.com


Janine Appenzeller, Legal Secretary /Legal Assistant


Law Offices of Richard Jaffe, Esq., assist clients with workers' compensation and Social Security disability matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as the cities of Lansdowne, Upper Darby, Darby, Sharon Hill, Drexel Hill, Folcroft, Clifton Heights, Glenolden, Havertown, Norwood, Holmes, Prospect Park, Essington, Springfield, Media, Folsom, Ridley Park, Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore, in Delaware and Philadelphia Counties.


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