Katharine Fogarty

Katharine Fogarty, Education Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Education, Employment, and Employment Contracts

PartneratKaufman Dolowich LLP

Philadelphia, PA

Practicing education in Philadelphia since 2013.

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Katharine Fogarty is a partner based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Katharine has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.

Based in
Philadelphia, PA
Experience
over 13 years
Known for
Education · Employment · Employment Contracts
  • Handles Education, Employment, and Employment Contracts matters from Philadelphia, PA.
  • Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Katharine Fogarty: Katharine Fogarty is a partner based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Katharine has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.

Areas of practice

Katharine's practice areas in Philadelphia

Katharine concentrates on education, employment, employment contracts, entertainment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katharine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Education cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katharine takes education matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katharine agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katharine takes employment matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katharine agrees to represent you.

Employment Contracts cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katharine takes employment contracts matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katharine agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katharine takes entertainment matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katharine agrees to represent you.

General cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Katharine takes general matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katharine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Katharine Fogarty, education attorney serving Philadelphia

Katharine Fogarty is a partner based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Employment Contracts. Katharine has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. Katharine works from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and takes on education matters across the region.

Katharine Fogarty is a lawyer practicing employment practices liability, labor and employment law, wage & hour compliance and 17 other areas of law. Katharine received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and has been licensed for 13 years. Katharine practices at Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Philadelphia, PA.

How Katharine handles education matters

Katharine Fogarty is a lawyer practicing employment practices liability, labor and employment law, wage & hour compliance and 17 other areas of law. Katharine received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and has been licensed for 13 years. Katharine practices at Kaufman Dolowich LLP in Philadelphia, PA.

Who Katharine represents

Katharine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education, employment, and employment contracts matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Katharine studied and practices

  • Widener University School of Law J.D. Pro Bono Distinction

  • Pennsylvania State University B.A.

Jurisdictions

Katharine's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania

    2014 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey U.S. Dist

    2013 · ACTIVE

Katharine studied at — in Widener University School of Law J.D. Pro Bono Distinction and — in Pennsylvania State University B.A..

Law school and academic background

Katharine completed — in Widener University School of Law J.D. Pro Bono Distinction and — in Pennsylvania State University B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katharine runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Katharine's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional Memberships •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division •American Bar Association

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Locations

Katharine Fogarty's office in Philadelphia

Katharine's primary office is at 1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1030, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1030

Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katharine Fogarty — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katharine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Katharine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katharine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katharine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a education attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many education matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katharine

Katharine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every education matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katharine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Katharine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Katharine Fogarty

  • How much does it cost to hire Katharine for a education case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katharine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Katharine offer a free consultation?

    Katharine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katharine's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Katharine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do education cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple education matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katharine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Katharine take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

    Katharine is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katharine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Katharine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katharine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Katharine accepting new education clients right now?

    Katharine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Education attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania

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