John J. Coyle - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney at McEldrew Purtell
Civil Rights Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
1845 Walnut Street 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Philadelphia Civil Rights Lawyer
Updated: 07/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Rights
- Construction & Workplace Injury
- FELA & Railroad
- Fire & Explosions
- Premises Liability
- Supply Chain
- Toxic Tort
- Trucking, Commercial Vehicle & Rideshare
Attorney Information
Overview
John has spent more than a decade as a trial-lawyer. At McEldrew Purtell, he utilizes his vast experience to represent families and individuals who are dealing with the fallout from catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. He has a wide range of experience working with cases involving civil rights violations, trucking accidents, railroad injuries, medical malpractice, and other serious personal injury matters. In his time at the firm, John’s work has led to more than $85 million in recoveries for his clients. John’s reputation as a top-level trial attorney has led to him being highly sought after by clients to handle high-profile cases nationwide, including in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, California, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida.
Prior to joining the firm, John served as Assistant General Counsel for the Philadelphia School District, and Deputy City Solicitor at the Philadelphia Law Department. In those roles, John handled some of the city’s most high-stakes litigation. He previously worked for two federal judges – the Honorable Mitchell S. Goldberg and the Honorable R. Barclay Surrick – in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, as well as the Honorable George A. Pagano in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. In addition to his active practice, John has served as adjunct faculty at his alma mater, Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, teaching a class entitled “Strategic Considerations in Civil Rights Litigation.”
John’s work has been honored by his peers and the public alike. He has been consistently named as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. His other recognitions include The Legal Intelligencer’s list of Lawyers on the Fast Track, “Who’s Next: Law” list, and he was recognized by the Philadelphia Bar Association with the F. Sean Peretta Service Award for his community service efforts.
John was a former varsity baseball player at Temple. He now lives in the Graduate Hospital area of Philadelphia. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, golfing, and sailing.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About John J. Coyle
Included on the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Non Legal Education
- Fox School of Business at Temple University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner & Lead Trial Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Texas
Other Affiliations
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- Pennsylvania Association of Justice
- American Association of Justice
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group
- Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys
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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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