About
Toby K. Mendelsohn, Esq., is a seasoned attorney with more than five decades of experience in private legal practice. She has built a respected career focused on Family Law and Bankruptcy Law, guiding individuals through complex legal challenges with clarity and care. Since entering practice in the mid-twentieth century, she has represented clients facing complex personal and financial situations, providing practical advice, vigorous advocacy, and steady guidance in courts across New York and Pennsylvania.
Toby began her academic foundation at Hunter College, where she completed her graduation before advancing to Brooklyn Law School to earn her J.D. This formal legal education provided a firm grounding in legal analysis, writing, and courtroom procedure. Admitted to the New York bar in 1964 and later to the Pennsylvania bar in 1970, she has a long-standing commitment to professional excellence and ethical legal practice across multiple jurisdictions through comprehensive study and rigorous bar preparation programs.
Toby has helped families resolve sensitive matters throughout her career, involving divorce, custody, and support, while working to protect their rights and interests. In bankruptcy cases, she has assisted individuals and households seeking relief from overwhelming debt by explaining options, preparing filings, and guiding them through court proceedings. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, careful preparation, and practical solutions to help clients move forward with stability and confidence during stressful legal transitions and complex financial recoveries.
Toby K. Mendelsohn has played a key role in building Mendelsohn & Mendelsohn P.C. since the firm’s formation in 1986, in addition to client representation. Her long-term practice reflects consistency, reliability, and deep knowledge of state law. Through decades of service, she has contributed to the legal community by sharing insight on Real Estate Law and maintaining a practice centered on professionalism, diligence, and respect for the legal system while delivering dependable counsel to clients across generations statewide.
Law Office Affiliations
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Attorney, Mendelsohn & Mendelsohn P.C.
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Licensed State
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Brooklyn Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Hunter College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Alimony
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Marriage And Prenuptials
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy




