James J. McEldrew III

James J. McEldrew III

also known as Jim McEldrew

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Transportation, Employment & Labor

123 South Broad Street, Suite 2250, Philadelphia, PA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 45%

Birth Trauma; Surgical Errors;Emergency Room Errors;Misdiagnosis of Cancer

43 years | 500 cases

45%
Transportation 45%

FELA and Major Truck and Railroad Accidents

43 years | 1,500 cases

45%
Employment and Labor 10%

IRS, SEC, CFTC and DOJ / False Claims Act Whistleblowers; Whistleblower Retaliation lawsuits.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2019

Administratively Suspended

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

McEldrew Young

123 South Broad Street, Suite 2250, Philadelphia, PA, 19109

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James J. McEldrew III's Reviews

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Posted by Michael | February 13, 2013 | Personal Injury

Mr. McEldrew Has Been Tirelessly Fighting For Me For Almost 7 Years.

Approximately 7 years ago while I was an active duty police officer I was run over by a drunk driver and I lost my leg. I needed to be able to focus all of my energy on simply getting better. However the stress from trying to figure out how I was going to be able to take care of my family was getti...ng to me. Jim stepped in and immediately went to work making sure I was able to get everything I deserved. He kept me informed step by step as the process went on. He assured me that even when things were looking bleak, he was not going to stop fighting, and that is exactly what he has done. Fought and won! Parts of my case our still going on, and Jim is working as hard today as he did when we started. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for a lawyer that is willing to give his all, and will never back down until the job is done.

Posted by Heather | February 08, 2013

Right on point!

Jim was referred to me by a co-worker and since my encounter with him I have not used any other lawyer. He has provided me with direction with any questions or advice I have seemed.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2012

Top 500 Lawyers in America, Law Dragon 500

2010

"Hero Award", Support Center for Child Advocates

2009

Pro Bono Awad, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

2007

Top 500 Lawyer in America, Law Dragon 500

2001

Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, McEldrew Young

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, McEldrew Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Taxpayers Against Fraud

Member

2004 - Present

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

1995 - Present

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

1988 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Associations-Volunteers for the Indigent Program

Member

1987 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Associations- Fee Dispute Committee

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2006

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association-Budget Committee

Member

2004 - 2005

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

President

2004 - 2006

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association-Executive Committee

Member

2001 - 2002

Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

Former President

1997 - 2001

Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

Former Board of Directors

1993 - 1994

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association-Education Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ellison v Path

525,000 Verdit Essex County

McGovern V Path

225,000 Jury Verdict

McGovern V Path

225,000 Jury Verdict

Best vs SEPTA

1.2 million dollars awrd

Pizzo Vs Bryn Mawr Rehab

Before Trial the case partially settled for 650,000 with orthopedic ;250,000 with Internist and went to trial against physiatrist with an award of 750.000

Lindstrom v Smith,MD

13. 5 million dollar verdict

In Re Central Avenue Detroit, Michigan

TWU won the arbitration and over 60 employees Kept their jobs

TWU vs IAM

After injunction in DCT SNY the second circuit reversed the NMB

Egan V USI ET AL

4 different settlements amounting to 4 million and jruy verdict for bad faith of 250,00 which is onappeal for punative damages

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Education

1982

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Lunceon Lecture

Venue Hot Topics

2009

CLE

Demonstrative Evidence In Med Mal Trials

2007

Lunceon Lecture

Establishing Apparent Agency In Medical Mactrice

Languages

Spanish

English

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