Atty. David A. Porter

Atty. David A. Porter

David A. Porter is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, car accidents, workers compensation.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Porter at a glance

David A. Porter is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Schaff & Young, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005) and New Jersey (2005). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Ursinus College (B.S., 2002). Active member of Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David A. Porter is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, car accidents, workers compensation
  • David received a B.S. degree from Ursinus College in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • David practices at Schaff & Young, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Porter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

David A. Porter is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David A. Porter is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Porter

Where is David A. Porter's law office located?
David A. Porter's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Schaff & Young, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Porter handle?
David A. Porter focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David A. Porter practiced law?
David A. Porter has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did David A. Porter go to law school?
David A. Porter earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact David A. Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 2005
B.S.
Ursinus College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005
New Jersey
Admitted: 2005

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