Keld R. Wenge, a seasoned litigator at Pond Lehocky Giordano, embarked on his journey with the firm in June 2014, dedicating his practice exclusively to representing injured claimants in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation matters. His role provides him with the daily opportunity to engage with diverse individuals and advocate on their behalf against insurance carriers reluctant to provide entitled benefits.
Certified as a Workers’ Compensation Law Specialist by the Pennsylvania Bar Association, authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Mr. Wenge holds admissions to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His commitment to legal excellence is further exemplified by his role as a Committee Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and as a certified arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Wenge actively contributes to the legal community and pro bono initiatives. He served as a member of the Bar Leadership Council for Philadelphia’s Community Legal Services (CLS) and volunteered for Philadelphia VIP, offering pro bono legal services to low-income Philadelphians.
Before joining Pond Lehocky, Mr. Wenge honed his skills at various trial firms, representing injured Pennsylvanians in state and federal jury and arbitrational matters, including construction site accidents, industrial accidents, OSHA violations, insurance bad faith, products liability, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability.
Mr. Wenge's commitment to education is evident through his presentations to Temple University Legal Society’s law students on the practice of law. Additionally, he regularly contributes editorial articles to local media outlets and appears as a guest speaker on regional news outlets, sharing insights into workers’ compensation law. His expertise extends to speaking engagements at local building trade organizations, where he sheds light on the rights of injured workers.
Mr. Wenge earned his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Maryland, College Park, and obtained his law degree in 2007 from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. During law school, he served as an editor for the Commlaw Conspectus – The Catholic University Journal of Communications Law and Technology Policy.
