Emily R. Derstine Friesen
About Emily R. Derstine Friesen
Emily R. Derstine Friesen is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Emily R. Derstine Friesen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Console Mattiacci Law LLC
Education: Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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