Attorneys - Elliott Greenleaf

Joel M. Wolff

SCRANTON / WILKES-BARRE
(570) 346-7569

Joel Wolff is an associate in the Firm's Northeastern Pennsylvania offices. His practice includes commercial litigation, employment law, personal injury and bad faith actions. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Carmen D. Minora of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. During his clerkship, he was actively involved in resolving disputes in the areas of medical malpractice, employment law and personal injury. He also served as a member of a panel of arbitrators on behalf of Lackawanna County.

Mr. Wolff earned his undergraduate degree from Marywood University in Scranton, PA. The first in his family to earn a four year degree, he did so while working full time hours, serving in the military and carrying a full academic load. As an undergraduate, Mr. Wolff consistently made the Dean's List. Mr. Wolff also spent a Semester at Sea studying aboard the S.S. University which consisted of study and travel in ten ports of call circumnavigating the globe.

While caring for his daughter during the day in Scranton, PA , Mr. Wolff earned his Juris Doctorate at Widener University 's Evening Division Program in Harrisburg , PA. Mr. Wolff successfully completed Widener's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. Mr. Wolff also served two years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's JAG (Judicial Advocate General) Corp. while earning his law degree.

His eight years of military service are distinguished by the honors he earned during the U.S. Army's rigorous training periods. While training for his position in the JAG Corp. he earned the "Coin of Excellence" for his performances in academics, physical training and combat training. He was awarded the "Leadership Award" and named "Honor Graduate" for the leadership ability and academic achievement he demonstrated while training for his position as a mechanic at Fort Knox, KY. Mr. Wolff also serves, by appointment, to the Pennsylvania Military Affairs Committee.

Mr. Wolff is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar, the United States District Court for the Middle District and the Lackawanna County Bar Association.

Mr. Wolff currently resides in Scranton with his wife Michele and their two daughters Cathryn & Norah where he was born and raised.

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