Atty. Martina Walsh McLaughlin

Atty. Martina Walsh 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

Philadelphia Philadelphia 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Martina Walsh McLaughlin at a glance

Martina Walsh McLaughlin is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Raynes & Lawn. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Kings College (B.A., 1997) and University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Association for Justice. 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 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 Walsh McLaughlin's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, 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.

Martina Walsh McLaughlin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Martina Walsh McLaughlin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Martina Walsh McLaughlin

Where is Martina Walsh McLaughlin's law office located?
Martina Walsh 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 Walsh McLaughlin handle?
Martina Walsh McLaughlin focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Martina Walsh McLaughlin practiced law?
Martina Walsh McLaughlin has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Martina Walsh McLaughlin go to law school?
Martina Walsh McLaughlin earned their education at (B.A., 1997); (J.D., 1980).
How can I contact Martina Walsh McLaughlin for a consultation?
You can contact Martina Walsh McLaughlin 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.
What awards or recognition has Martina Walsh McLaughlin received?
Martina Walsh McLaughlin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Kings College
- 1997
J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980

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