Our Team
Personal service. Practical guidance. Committed advocacy.
Gersie Law was built around a straightforward idea: clients should be able to work directly with the people handling their case, understand what is happening, and receive practical guidance throughout the process.
Michael W. Gersie, Esq.
Founder & Attorney mike@gersielaw.comMichael W. Gersie is the founder of Gersie Law, where he represents people injured in car accidents and other personal injury matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Michael is an experienced litigator who handles cases from the initial claim through resolution. He works directly with clients, insurance companies, and opposing counsel to protect his clients’ interests and pursue strong results.
Michael earned his Juris Doctor from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania since 2015 and New Jersey since 2016.
His approach is straightforward: provide personal attention, communicate clearly, and advocate aggressively when necessary.
Jasmine Holiday
Litigation ParalegalJasmine Holiday is a Litigation Paralegal at Gersie Law with extensive experience supporting attorneys through all stages of civil litigation.
Her work includes assisting with case development, discovery, document review, medical records, court filings, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
With approximately ten years of litigation support experience, Jasmine is accustomed to managing active caseloads, coordinating with clients, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel, and helping ensure cases continue moving forward efficiently.
At Gersie Law, Jasmine works closely with clients and the legal team throughout the litigation process, helping organize the details of each case while keeping communication clear and responsive.
Genesis Deris
Litigation ParalegalGenesis Deris is a Litigation Paralegal at Gersie Law with more than a decade of experience supporting high-volume case management, litigation, and settlement negotiations. She has managed caseloads exceeding 600 claims and has helped secure millions of dollars in client settlements through detailed case analysis and skilled negotiation.
Her experience includes supporting attorneys through hearings, mediations, and trials, as well as preparing exhibits, witness files, medical chronologies, and trial materials. She is also experienced in legal research, evidence gathering, client communication, and case intake.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Genesis brings strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail to each matter she supports. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University and graduated with honors from Pi Alpha Alpha.
Carol Ishida
Legal AssistantCarol Ishida is a Legal Assistant at Gersie Law with five years of experience assisting attorneys and clients during the critical early stages of a claim.
Her work includes client communication, gathering medical records and bills, organizing case documentation, communicating with insurance companies and medical providers, and helping prepare claims for settlement negotiations.
Carol is experienced in managing active pre-litigation caseloads and helping ensure that important records, treatment information, insurance documentation, and other case materials are collected and organized as a claim progresses.
At Gersie Law, Carol works closely with clients from the beginning of their case, helping maintain clear communication and supporting the legal team as each claim moves toward resolution or litigation.
Your case should never feel like just another file.
At Gersie Law, clients work directly with their attorney and the team supporting their case. Questions are answered, developments are explained, and important decisions are discussed throughout the process.
That close relationship allows the firm to understand not only what happened, but how an injury or property loss is affecting the client personally.
Your case receives individual attention from your attorney and the team supporting your matter.
Important developments and decisions are explained throughout the process.
Your claim is approached with preparation, strategy, and attention to detail.
Built in Philadelphia. Focused on the people we represent.
Gersie Law represents people injured in car accidents and other personal injury matters in Philadelphia, throughout Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with an emphasis on accessibility, communication, and practical advocacy from the beginning of a claim through resolution.
Looking for an attorney and team who will actually know your case?
If you were injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, contact Gersie Law for a free consultation and speak with our team about your claim and what your next steps may be.
