Atty. Ellen K. Burrows
Ellen K. Burrows is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith and 1 other area of law.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Ellen K. Burrows at a Glance
Ellen K. Burrows is a Counsel based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at White and Williams LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S District (1983). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and New College of Florida (B.A., 1977). Active member of Philadelphia (Member, Litigation ADR and Torts and Insurance Practice Sections) and American Bar Associations CPR, Center for Dispute Resolution Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances (U.S. Chapter) AIDA Reinsurance Industry Arb and Society. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen K. Burrows
- Ellen K. Burrows is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith and 1 other area of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from New College of Florida in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Ellen practices at White and Williams LLP in Philadelphia, PA
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Ellen K. Burrows's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen K. Burrows handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Civil Litigation in Philadelphia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Philadelphia
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Ellen K. Burrows is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Mediation & Arbitration in Philadelphia
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Ellen K. Burrows is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
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 venue, 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.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Ellen K. Burrows
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellen K. Burrows's practice in the field of litigation, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen K. Burrows brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, insurance, and adr, Ellen K. Burrows can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Ellen K. Burrows attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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