Benjamin Simmons - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney at McEldrew Purtell
Birth & Neonatal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
1845 Walnut Street 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Philadelphia Birth & Neonatal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 07/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Birth & Neonatal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Ben Simmons is a Pennsylvania-licensed attorney whose practice focuses on medical malpractice. He handles cases throughout the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania against hospital systems and health care networks on behalf of catastrophic injury victims.
Prior to joining McEldrew Purtell, Ben spent twelve years at a general litigation and criminal defense firm, specializing in medical malpractice, prisoner civil rights litigation, and a variety of other areas. His diverse practice experience informs his approach to client relationships and practical, results-oriented representation. At McEldrew Purtell, his focus is on holding corporations and healthcare systems responsible for putting profit above patient safety.
While earning his J.D., Ben completed Drexel Law’s co-op program at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, where he supported attorneys in Corporate Finance and Business Litigation on matters that included white-collar criminal defense, trademark litigation, and transactional work related to a $12 million asset sale. He earned his J.D. from Drexel University’s Earle Mack School of Law (now Drexel Kline School of Law), graduating cum laude with a concentration in Business and Entrepreneurship Law, and received his B.A. in Political Science and Government from Bloomsburg University (now Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg).
Ben has been selected to Super Lawyers (2024–2026) and Rising Stars (2017–2022) and is a member of the Drexel Kline Inn of Court.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers (2024–2026)
- Rising Stars (2017–2022)
- Drexel Kline Inn of Court
Other Sources of Feedback About Benjamin Simmons
Included on the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Drexel University School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Bloomsburg University
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Trial Lawyer
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
- Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Association of Justice
- American Association of Justice
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group
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Contact
1845 Walnut Street
18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone Number: 215-987-5645
Email: Send a message
Hours: 24/7
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