James McEldrew

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

3.0 (1 reviews)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

43+ years experience

McEldrew Purtell

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

215-545-8800

https://www.mceldrewpurtell.com/our-firm/team/james-mceldrew

1845 Walnut Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Create an account to contact this attorney

Claim this profile

Are you this attorney? Claim or manage this listing by signing in or creating an attorney account.

Attorney Login Claim Profile

Bio

James McEldrew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.James, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. James McEldrew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.James, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. James McEldrew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Pennsylvania

State Capital

Harrisburg

Highest Court

Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

Widener University Commonwealth Law School, J.D., graduated 1982

Get Directions on Google Maps

Reviews

Karen White

3 months ago

A competent attorney with decades of experience

I hired James McEldrew after a significant car accident in Philadelphia. His 43 years of experience and recognition in Personal Injury Litigation were evident from the start; he clearly knows the law and the local courts. The case settled for a fair amount, which was the primary goal. However, the process felt somewhat impersonal. Communication was functional but not proactive—I often had to follow up for updates, and responses could take several days. While his firm, McEldrew Purtell, handled the legal complexities competently, managing expectations around timelines and the level of personal attention could be improved. For straightforward matters where you need a seasoned hand, he is a solid choice, but be prepared to manage the client-attorney relationship actively.