Atty. E. Ralph Godfrey

Atty. E. Ralph Godfrey

E. Ralph Godfrey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, estate planning, employment & labor and 5 other areas of law.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (223) 357-0562 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About E. Ralph Godfrey at a glance

E. Ralph Godfrey is a Partner based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2008), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1992). Active member of Cumberland County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Pennsylvania Defense Institute National Trial Advocacy Institute. Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • E. Ralph Godfrey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, estate planning, employment & labor and 5 other areas of law
  • E. received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • E. practices in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

E. Ralph Godfrey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases E. Ralph Godfrey 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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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

E. Ralph Godfrey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

E. Ralph Godfrey is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

E. Ralph Godfrey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

E. Ralph Godfrey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Harrisburg 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 E. Ralph Godfrey

Where is E. Ralph Godfrey's law office located?
E. Ralph Godfrey's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does E. Ralph Godfrey handle?
E. Ralph Godfrey focuses on car accidents, personal injury, family law, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has E. Ralph Godfrey practiced law?
E. Ralph Godfrey has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did E. Ralph Godfrey go to law school?
E. Ralph Godfrey earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact E. Ralph Godfrey for a consultation?
You can contact E. Ralph Godfrey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
Maryland
Admitted: 2016

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