Atty. Martina W. McLaughlin

Atty. Martina W. McLaughlin

With over 40 years of experience, Martina Walsh McLaughlin has a distinguished career and stellar reputation representing clients in a wide variety of complex civil litigation cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, highway design, and dram shop cases. She has represented many families who suffered devastating losses, including a new father whose wife died in childbirth, parents of a healthy newborn who suffered brain damage only hours after birth, the mother of a construction worker killed when he was struck by a milling machine unequipped with blind spot mirrors, and many ot

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Profile Summary

About Martina W. McLaughlin at a glance

Martina W. McLaughlin is a personal injury attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Raynes & Lawn. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • With over 40 years of experience, Martina Walsh McLaughlin has a distinguished career and stellar reputation representing clients in a wide variety of complex civil litigation cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, highway design, and dram shop cases
  • She has represented many families who suffered devastating losses, including a new father whose wife died in childbirth, parents of a healthy newborn who suffered brain damage only hours after birth, the mother of a construction worker killed when he was struck by a milling machine unequipped with blind spot mirrors, and many others
  • Especially noteworthy is her representation of vulnerable children and mentally challenged adults who have been physically abused
  • She has represented children who have suffered brain injuries due to an undiagnosed metabolic disorder
  • She co-authored an article on this topic entitled “Identifying A Potential Medical Negligence Claim for Children with Inborn Errors Of Metabolism.” Ms. McLaughlin is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible peer rating given for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards
  • She served for five years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
  • She also was a volunteer lawyer for the Senior Law Center
  • Ms. McLaughlin is a 1977 magna cum laude graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
  • She graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1980
  • Ms. McLaughlin and her husband Bob, have two children
  • Robert is a graduate of Upper Merion High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology
  • He is currently a student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science
  • Marcie is a graduate of The Shipley School and Boston University
  • She is employed by Cigna and is attending Suffolk University School of Law in Boston

Practice Areas Explained

Martina W. McLaughlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martina W. McLaughlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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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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Where is Martina W. McLaughlin's law office located?
Martina W. McLaughlin's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Raynes & Lawn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Martina W. McLaughlin handle?
Martina W. McLaughlin focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Martina W. McLaughlin go to law school?
Martina W. McLaughlin earned their education at (J.D., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has Martina W. McLaughlin received?
Martina W. McLaughlin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

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