McEldrew Purtell - Philadelphia, PA
Personal Injury / Catastrophic Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
1845 Walnut Street 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Free Consultation
- 11 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Philadelphia Personal Injury / Catastrophic Injury Law Firm
Updated: 07/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury / Catastrophic Injury
- FELA / Railroad
- Product Liability
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Wrongful Death
Firm Information
Overview
When the worst happens, we at McEldrew Purtell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will stand by you and assist you in your pursuit of justice. If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced attorney. Our team not only holds an extensive background in handling personal injury matters but also remains by your side and supports you during these uncertain times. With our compassionate approach, we will strive to secure the compensation you deserve.
Our firm stands as a fierce champion for the injured, aggressively litigating everything from catastrophic truck accidents and wrongful death to complex medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and toxic torts. We hold powerful entities accountable in high-stakes claims involving industrial fires, product liability, premises defects and railroad injuries. Driven by a deep commitment to justice, we also protect fundamental civil liberties, fighting tirelessly against police brutality and systemic civil rights violations.
Our team rejects the quick settlement approach in favor of full-scale investigation and meticulous trial preparation for complex injury and civil rights cases. Leveraging in-depth analysis and a thorough understanding of how catastrophic harm impacts an entire family, we look at the bigger picture. By going into every case with this insight, we seamlessly tailor our personalized strategies to directly address the unique struggles you face.
Keeping you informed at all stages of the proceedings is of the utmost importance to us. We don’t make decisions on your behalf but provide you with options so you can choose the path that you want to take. Avail yourself of our free initial consultations to further understand your case and make an informed decision. You can rely on us to take care of the legal and insurance ramifications while you completely focus on recovery.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Super Lawyers® Selectees
McEldrew Purtell selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Capouellez, Carrie R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Coyle, III, John J. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Duffy, Danielle L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Hanson, Tabitha L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Kiss, Gregory On a Super Lawyers® List
- McEldrew, III, James J. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Norris, Ian T. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Purtell, Daniel N. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Schwab, Elizabeth Jane On a Super Lawyers® List
- Simmons, Ben On a Super Lawyers® List
- Washington, Marcus A. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- 2026 Inc. Regionals: Northeast (Fastest-Growing Private Companies)
- Best Law Firms (by Best Lawyers) - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Tier 1 2026
- The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers
- LAWDRAGON 2025 - 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer
- LAWDRAGON 2026 - 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Previous Law Firm Names
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Young Law Group
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McEldrew Law
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McEldrew Young
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Mceldrew Young Purtell Merrit
Attorneys
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Andrew Watto
Trial Lawyer & Nursing Home Co-Leader
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Daniel Ashton
Trial Lawyer & Workplace / General Injury Team Leader
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Jonathan D. Rubinstein
Trial Lawyer & Products / Toxic Tort Team Leader
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Cormick McLaughlin
Associate Attorney
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Kathleen DiPrinzio
Associate Attorney
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Juan Andrews Jr.
Associate Attorney
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Katherine O'Donnell
Associate Attorney
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Beulah I. Agbabiaka
Associate Attorney
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Carrie Capouellez
Attorney
- Kevin Wittwer, Chief Operating Officer, 215-545-8800
- Cristin Wittwer, Director of Strategic Initiatives and People, 215-545-8800
- Megan Turner, Director of Marketing, 215-545-8800
- Luke Sanabor, Manager of IT Operations, 215-545-8800
- Katherine Connolly, Accounting Manager, 215-798-4456
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John J. Coyle
Partner & Lead Trial Attorney
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Danielle L. Duffy Esq.
Trial Lawyer & Catastrophic Team Leader
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Tabitha Hanson
Associate Attorney
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Gregory Kiss
Associate Attorney
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James J. McEldrew III
Founding Partner
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Ian T. Norris
Trial Lawyer & Nursing Home Team Leader
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Daniel Purtell
Founding Partner & Lead Trial Attorney
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Elizabeth Jane Schwab
Associate Attorney
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Benjamin Simmons
Trial Lawyer
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Marcus A. Washington
Trial Lawyer & Medical Malpractice Team Leader
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Colin Haviland
Partner & FELA Team Leader
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Mark Maguire
Trial Lawyer & Civil Rights Team Leader
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Andrew Watto
Trial Lawyer & Nursing Home Co-Leader
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Daniel Ashton
Trial Lawyer & Workplace / General Injury Team Leader
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Jonathan D. Rubinstein
Trial Lawyer & Products / Toxic Tort Team Leader
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Cormick McLaughlin
Associate Attorney
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Kathleen DiPrinzio
Associate Attorney
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Juan Andrews Jr.
Associate Attorney
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Katherine O'Donnell
Associate Attorney
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Beulah I. Agbabiaka
Associate Attorney
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Carrie Capouellez
Attorney
- Kevin Wittwer, Chief Operating Officer, 215-545-8800
- Cristin Wittwer, Director of Strategic Initiatives and People, 215-545-8800
- Megan Turner, Director of Marketing, 215-545-8800
- Luke Sanabor, Manager of IT Operations, 215-545-8800
- Katherine Connolly, Accounting Manager, 215-798-4456
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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; Appointments:Weekday
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