Brett J. Kaminsky

Brett J. Kaminsky is a shareholder at Friedman Schuman Layser who concentrates his practice on product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. He is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Brett has successfully assisted numerous clients with securing compensation for them while making sure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. As a former defense attorney, Brett has invaluable insight into the industry and can offer a unique perspective from both sides of any case, which makes him a more effective advocate for his plaintiff clients. Over the course of his career, Brett has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

A 2011 graduate from the University of Maryland with a degree in criminal justice, Brett obtained his Juris Doctor from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2014.

While pursuing his legal degree, Brett was heavily involved with the school’s nationally ranked trial team, winning multiple trial advocacy awards at graduation. He also served as a member of the board of the moot court team and was voted by the students and faculty to deliver the commencement speech at graduation. After graduation, Brett served in an adjunct role, helping to coach the school’s nationally ranked trial team.

Prior to joining Friedman Schuman Layser, PC, Brett worked for several prominent Philadelphia law firms where he gained considerable trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Brett has received designation from The National Trial Lawyers as a “Top 40 Under 40”, Main Line Today Top Lawyers, US News & World Report’s Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch”, as well as inclusion as a Super Lawyer’s “Rising Star” in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Brett also serves as an Arbitrator in Montgomery County.