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Jonathan
Colton
Since 2013, Attorney Jonathan Colton has been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (fewer than 200 attorneys in Pennsylvania maintain that certification.)
Attorney Colton completed his undergraduate studies at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. During this time, he also served as a photographer for Drexel University's student newspaper known as The Triangle and went on to earn his teaching certificate for mathematics before ultimately attending University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he would earn his Juris Doctor.
Prior to joining Edgar Snyder & Associates as a workers' compensation attorney, Attorney Colton worked as a litigation attorney since 2003 practicing in various fields such as personal injury, social security disability, labor/ employment law, before becoming certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law. Whether it's lost wages or FMLA violations, Attorney Colton has successfully fought for injury victims for decades and brings valuable experience to our highly skilled team of workers' compesation lawyers.
Learning & Professional Credentials
- Attorney Colton completed his undergraduate degree at Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
- Attorney Colton earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Civil Litigation.
- Attorney Colton is licensed to practice in the Federal and State courts of Pennsylvania and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Allegheny County Bar Associatio
Community Involvement
- Mayor of Fox Chapel, 2026-present
- Member of Fox Chapel Borough Council, 2024-2025
- Mentor to Refugee Family from Ukraine, Hello Neighbor
- Attorney Advisor, Pine Richland High School Mock Trial Team, 2010-2014
PUBLICATIONS
"PA Supreme Court rules client injured in motor vehicle accident is entitled to workers’ comp benefits but bars subrogation," ACBA Lawyers Journal. February 28, 2020
IN THE NEWS
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Professional Honors and Memberships
- Certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in workers' compensation law (2020-2026); Rising Star (2008, 2012-2015).
- Chair, ACBA Workers' Compensation Section, 2015-16.
- Member, PBA Workers' Compensation Section Council, 2016-2022.
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Presentations
Specific Loss/Disfigurement, 2023 PBA Workers' Compensation Fall Section Meeting, Co-presenter;
Jonathan
Colton
Since 2013, Attorney Jonathan Colton has been certified as a specialist in the practice of workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (fewer than 200 attorneys in Pennsylvania maintain that certification.)
Attorney Colton completed his undergraduate studies at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. During this time, he also served as a photographer for Drexel University's student newspaper known as The Triangle and went on to earn his teaching certificate for mathematics before ultimately attending University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he would earn his Juris Doctor.
Prior to joining Edgar Snyder & Associates as a workers' compensation attorney, Attorney Colton worked as a litigation attorney since 2003 practicing in various fields such as personal injury, social security disability, labor/ employment law, before becoming certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law. Whether it's lost wages or FMLA violations, Attorney Colton has successfully fought for injury victims for decades and brings valuable experience to our highly skilled team of workers' compesation lawyers.
contact
Learning & Professional Credentials
- Attorney Colton completed his undergraduate degree at Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
- Attorney Colton earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Civil Litigation.
- Attorney Colton is licensed to practice in the Federal and State courts of Pennsylvania and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Allegheny County Bar Associatio
Professional Honors and Memberships
- Certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in workers' compensation law (2020-2026); Rising Star (2008, 2012-2015).
- Chair, ACBA Workers' Compensation Section, 2015-16.
- Member, PBA Workers' Compensation Section Council, 2016-2022.
Community Involvement
- Mayor of Fox Chapel, 2026-present
- Member of Fox Chapel Borough Council, 2024-2025
- Mentor to Refugee Family from Ukraine, Hello Neighbor
- Attorney Advisor, Pine Richland High School Mock Trial Team, 2010-2014
Top Verdicts and Settlements.
Presentations
Specific Loss/Disfigurement, 2023 PBA Workers' Compensation Fall Section Meeting, Co-presenter;
IN THE NEWS
PUBLICATIONS
"PA Supreme Court rules client injured in motor vehicle accident is entitled to workers’ comp benefits but bars subrogation," ACBA Lawyers Journal. February 28, 2020
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