Emanuel Kapelsohn
Manny Kapelsohn has a broad-based practice with more than 30 years of experience handling complex litigation in both commercial and personal areas. He is a nationally-known weapons and use-of-force expert, advising law enforcement agencies with regard to use-of-force policies. In addition, he is a consultant to manufacturers regarding product liability and risk management issues.
Professional Background
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC
2007 – Present
Associate
Lamm Rubenstone Lesavoy Butz & David LLC
2006 – 2007
Associate
Blank Rome LLP
1994 – 2006
Associate
The Peregrine Corporation
1985 – Present
President
American Shooting Sports Coalition
1988 – 1990
Executive Director
Firearms Training Consultant
1982 – 1985
Self Employed
Friedman & Gass, P.C., New York, NY
1977 – 1982
Senior Associate
Admitted To Practice
U.S. District Court, M.D. PA., 1997
Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court, E.D.PA., 1994
U.S. District Court, N.D.N.Y., 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 1981
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Washington, D.C., 1980
U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y., 1978
U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y., 1978
New York, 1978
Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court, E.D.PA., 1994
U.S. District Court, N.D.N.Y., 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 1981
Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Washington, D.C., 1980
U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y., 1978
U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y., 1978
New York, 1978
Educational Background
Harvard Law School Juris Doctor, 1977
Yale University Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1974, English Literature
Yale University Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1974, English Literature
Professional Organizations
Board Member, International Association of Law Enforcement
Firearms Instructors, 1986 – Present, Vice President 1994 – Present
Board Member, The Peregrine Corporation, 1985 – Present
Member, International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association
Member, American Society for Industrial Security
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member, Bar Association of Lehigh County
Member, Donald Wieand Barrister’s Inn
Firearms Instructors, 1986 – Present, Vice President 1994 – Present
Board Member, The Peregrine Corporation, 1985 – Present
Member, International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association
Member, American Society for Industrial Security
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member, Bar Association of Lehigh County
Member, Donald Wieand Barrister’s Inn