Edward J. Sholinsky, Esq.
Edward Sholinsky is a partner at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP. His practice focuses on representing financial institutions and Internet-based companies in business and consumer disputes.
Mr. Sholinsky has experience across multiple industries and often represents financial institutions and media companies at the trial and appellate levels. He has litigated numerous cases on behalf of regional and national banks involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, violations of Articles 3 and 4 of the UCC, and fraud. Mr. Sholinsky represents a number of web-based clients in class actions and business disputes. He has also represented a number of businesses in employment matters, alleging violations of federal and state discrimination laws.
Before entering legal practice, Mr. Sholinsky worked as a newspaper reporter and in public relations.
Mr. Sholinsky has an active pro bono practice, which focuses on First Amendment issues, prisoner rights, and immigration issues. He has represented pro bono clients both in jury trial and before appeals courts. Additionally, Ed is vice president of the board of HIAS Pennsylvania, a non-profit that focuses on providing legal and social services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Education
- Rutgers University School of Law - Camden, J.D., high honors, 2007
- University of Michigan, A.B., with distinction, 1999
Court Admissions
- Third Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2007
- New Jersey, 2007
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