Associate

Abby J. Panek

Johnstown, PA

3+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

About Abby

Abby Jo Panek is an associate attorney at Silverman, Tokarsky & Forman L.L.C. She helps clients facing difficult legal issues in areas like family law, criminal defense, and nonprofit management. She is dedicated to guiding clients through some of life’s toughest challenges with a compassionate, realistic, and solution-focused approach.

Licensed States

Pennsylvania

Education

Juris Doctorate

Duquesne University School of Law

Bachelor of the Arts in Philosophy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers

Rising Star · 2025

Johnstown Magazine “Most Fascinating People”

2024

Johnstown Magazine “35 Under 35”

2023

Johnstown Magazine “30 Under 30”

2022

Howard Z. Fitzgerald Essay student presenter at American Philosophical Association Western Conference

2017

Professional Associations

Cambria County Bar AssociationIndiana County Bar AssociationCambria County Library Board of DirectorsCambria County Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division RepresentativePennsylvania Bar Association Zone 8 Young Lawyer’s Division Co-ChairPennsylvania Bar Association Zone 8 Mock Trial Co-CoordinatorPennsylvania Bar Association Legal Academics Committee MemberPennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates Zone 8 DelegatePennsylvania Bar Association Bar Leadership Institute Class of 2025-2026