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Laura Duncan Phillips
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Biography
I represent those seriously injured and killed by medical malpractice and negligence throughout Pennsylvania. I have considerable experience representing clients in all stages of litigation, including trials and appeals, in cases involving birth injuries, failure to diagnose, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, failure to timely treat or diagnose stroke, failure to timely treat or diagnose blood clots, car accidents, trucking accidents, defective products, and many other types of medical malpractice and negligence claims.
I hold a rating of "AV Preeminent" from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating that a lawyer can attain for both legal ability and ethics. I am a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Southwestern Pennsylvania, a testament to my extensive trial experience. I have been rated by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (2022, 2024), one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh (2019-2024), and Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania (2019-2024),and as a top medical malpractice attorney (2010, 2013-2024).
If you or a loved one have been injured, please contact me at for a free consultation and evaluation of your claim.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
40%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Phillips Froetschel
310 Grant Street, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Phillips Froetschel LLC
29 East Beau Street, Washington, PA, 15301
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Laura Duncan Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2024
Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2024
Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2023
Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 50 Women Lawyers in PA, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 50 Lawyers in Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer - Medical Malpractice, Plaintiff, Pennsylvania SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Founding Partner, Phillips Froetschel LLC
2016 - 2022
Managing Partner, Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, PC
2006 - 2016
Partner, Phillips and Faldowski, P.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Southwestern Pennsylvania
2015 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
2009 - Present
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors, New Lawyers Division
2009 - Present
Washington County Health PartnersBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2007 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2012 - 2013
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeChair, Future Leaders Section
2011 - 2012
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeVice-Chair, Future Leaders Section
Education
2004
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor
2001
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
Speaking Engagements
2014
Opening Statements: The Lawyer as Storyteller
Trial Presentation
2013
CLE Program
How to Conduct an Effective Direct and Cross-Examination
2009
Winter Bench-Bar
Using Technology to Make Your Case
2009
Maximizing your Client's Recovery In Challenging Times
The Importance of a Life Care Plan
2008
Winter Bench-Bar
Lawyer Advertising: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Publications
2008
PA Justice News
My First Trial(s)
Languages
English
Spanish