McEldrew Young Employee Directory

McEldrew Young Purtell Merritt is a Philadelphia-based trial firm specializing in catastrophic injury and whistleblower litigation. Founded through a strategic partnership between experienced trial counsel and internationally recognized whistleblower expertise, the firm represents individuals and entities across the United States and internationall... y in complex litigation matters including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, defective drugs and medical devices, train derailments, and whistleblower claims under the False Claims Act and other federal and state whistleblower statutes. The firm's attorneys have recovered billions of dollars on behalf of injury victims, whistleblower clients, and taxpayers through numerous high-profile verdicts, settlements, and recoveries. Operating primarily on a contingency fee basismeaning the firm assumes financial risk by only collecting fees upon successful recoveryMcEldrew Young Purtell Merritt aligns its interests directly with client outcomes. The firm's practice is grounded in a commitment to serve as legal advocates for individuals and communities who face barriers to justice, particularly those harmed by large corporations and government entities. By taking on cases where clients lack resources to pursue litigation independently, the firm provides legal representation to populations that might otherwise lack access to the judicial system. This mission-driven approach, combined with deep expertise in high-stakes litigation and proven track records of substantial recoveries, positions McEldrew Young Purtell Merritt as a significant player in catastrophic injury and whistleblower law, serving clients who require experienced counsel capable of challenging powerful defendants and navigating complex federal and state legal frameworks.Read More