Olivia Szumski

Olivia Szumski is a passionate trial attorney dedicated to representing individuals and their families who have suffered catastrophic injuries. She primarily advocates for victims of mass disasters, construction and workplace accidents, propane and natural gas explosions, electrical incidents, and injuries caused by defective or malfunctioning products. Before joining Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky as an associate, Olivia honed her skills at prominent defense firms, where she represented insurance companies and their clients. This background gives her invaluable insight into the strategies of insurers, enabling her to better serve her clients. Olivia’s journey began in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, where she was born into a family of Union laborers. Inspired by her family's values, she developed a deep commitment to advocating for injured workers and their families. She excelled academically, graduating with honors from La Salle University in 2019 and later attending Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law. During her time in law school, Olivia spent two semesters representing survivors of family violence in protection from abuse and custody cases in Philadelphia Family Court. She also served as President of the Moot Court Board and graduated with honors in 2022, receiving recognition for the best performance in Constitutional Law, Appellate Advocacy, and Litigation Practice Skills.