Attorney Profiles
Craig Thor Kimmel
Craig Thor Kimmel is one of the nation's most-respected consumer attorneys . Since 1997, he has served as legal consultant
to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Consumer Affairs Committee, and has been credited with writing the first Computer
Lemon Law bill, which has served as a model not only for Pennsylvania, but Illinois, Connecticut and California. He also
worked with the Government in making two major amendments to the Pennsylvania Lemon Law, the inclusion of leased vehicles
and the need for tighter title provisions for used cars. Mr. Kimmel has been interviewed numerous times in newspapers, magazines,
television and radio features on consumer issues, and is frequently featured as a consumer correspondent on various news
programs and talk shows. In addition, as an expert in the field of warranty litigation, Mr. Kimmel has spoken in front of
many professional organizations across the tri-state region.
Mr. Kimmel has devoted his professional career to fighting for the rights of consumers, trying his cases in the Federal
and State Courts in which he practices. He has also successfully briefed and argued cases before the Untied States Court
of Appeals for the Third Circuit in matters that had national impact.
Mr. Kimmel earned his Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Economic Theory from Ursinus College and holds a Juris Doctor Degree from
Widener University School of Law. He is an attorney in good standing and has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania,
New York and Massachusetts and is active in the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association
and the New York Bar Association. Mr. Kimmel is also a member in good standing of the National Association of Consumer Advocates
(www.naca.org) and the American Bar Association.
Robert M. Silverman
Robert M. Silverman is highly regarded throughout the legal communityfor his continuing efforts in helping consumers with
their breach of warranty claims. Mr. Silverman has been featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer and in other newspaper stories
across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as an expert in warranty litigation.
Mr. Silverman has worked hard for consumer rights, trying his cases in the Federal and State Courts in which he practices.
He has also successfully briefed and argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. Silverman earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pennsylvania State University and holds a Juris Doctor Degree form
Temple University School of Law. He is an attorney in good standing and has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and New York. Mr. Silverman is an active member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Bar
Association, the New Jersey Bar Association and the New York Bar Association. He is a member in good standing with the American
Bar Association.
Amy Bennecoff
Amy Bennecoff is a graduate of Drexel University, holding dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and International
Area Studies. Following graduation from college, she earned her law degree from Widener University School of Law. Since
law school she has practiced in various areas of civil litigation including real estate, commercial, and personal injury.
Her current practice area involves various consumer claims. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Angela K. Troccoli
Angela K. Troccoli earned her Juris Doctorate from the Southern New England School of Law. While in law school, Ms. Troccoli
was a member of the Southern New England Trial Advocacy and interned at the New Center for Legal Advocacy in New Bedford,
Massachusetts. She also interned at the Office of the Attorney General in Providence, Rhode Island. She has practiced in
many different areas of civil litigation including real estate, domestic relations, trusts and estates, probate, breach
of contract and personal injury. Her current practice area involves various consumer claims, including Lemon Law, breach
of warranty and consumer fraud cases. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, American Bar Association and
the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Ms. Troccoli is currently admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New Hampshire and the United States District Court of Massachusetts.
Christina Gill Roseman
Christina Gill Roseman received her B.A. from Pennsylvania State University in 1989. She obtained her J.D., cum laude, from
Duquesne Law School in 1993, where she was a member of the Duquesne Law Review.
Upon graduation from law school, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Stephanie Domitrovich in Erie, Pennsylvania.
She then worked in Detroit, Michigan and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, litigating claims involving hospitals and physicians.
Ms. Roseman currently practices exclusively in the areas of consumer rights and breach of warranty. She is currently co-chair
of the Membership Committee of the Women's Bar Association of Western Pennsylvania. Ms. Roseman is licensed to practice
law in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Frederick Davis
Frederick Davis worked as an attorney in the legal logistics department of Morgan, Lewis and Bockius and served an externship
at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. A graduate of Rutgers-Camden School of Law , he is admitted to practice
in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Jacqueline C. Herritt
Jacqueline C. Herritt, Managing Attorney, graduated from Temple University, and attended Temple University School of Law.
One of the Country's most prominent women consumer attorneys, she has been featured in numerous television and newspaper
features on consumer issues. She is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
Kate G. Shumaker
Kate G. Shumaker has been an attorney in Delaware since 2001. She is a graduate of Widener University School of Law in Wilmington,
Delaware, and has been a resident of Delaware for over 20 years. She is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Kate has broad experience in civil litigation in all three states and has taught real estate law in Delaware. Kate has been
a successful lobbyist for parents of children with disabilities and has been interested in consumer law ever since her undergraduate
days at the University of Wisconson-Madison. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kate worked as a journalist and editor.
Melissa K. Fiala
Melissa K. Fiala earned her J.D. from Widener Unviersity School of Law and her B.A. in History from Temple University. Prior
to joining Kimmel & Silverman, Melissa worked as a teacher, assisting children of various educational abilities in multiple
disciplines. Her diverse career also includes interning with the FBI and working with the Pennsylvania Ballet. She has also
provided support to the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Law Clinic and the United State's Attorney Office. Melissa is licensed
to practice in Pennsylvania.
Richard A. Scholer
Richard A. Scholer is a former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney who has prosecuted thousands of cases during his
tenure with the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, progressing through the Municipal Court Unit, Juvenile Unit, Felony
Waiver Unit and Major Trials Unit. His twelve-year career also includes interning with the Honorable Anthony J. DeFino and
serving as Court Crier for the First Judicial District Court of Common Pleas. A member of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Bar Associations, Mr. Scholer received his J.D. from Widener University School of Law and graduated from La Salle University
with B.S. in Business Administration.
Robert A. Rapkin
Robert A. Rapkin, Senior Associate, honorably discharged from U.S.A.F. as a turbo/prop airplane mechanic, a graduate of
Western Connecticut State University, and a first-round participant in the 1985 NCAA Division III football Champions. While
attending the University of Bridgeport School of Law, Mr. Rapkin received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellent
achievement in the study of legal ethics. Upon graduation from the University of Bridgeport School of Law, Mr. Rapkinās
legal career has spanned over 18 years and includes civil and criminal litigation. He has been featured in numerous television
and radio appearances on consumer issues. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar and licensed to practice in both State
and Federal Courts.