Atty. Michael M. Weinkowitz
Michael M. Weinkowitz, Esquire is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
Employment Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Michael M. Weinkowitz at a Glance
Michael M. Weinkowitz is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Levin Sedran & Berman. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995), Pennsylvania (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey a (1996), and New York (2007). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1995) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American Association for Justice Pennsylvania Association for Justice Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association New Jersey Association of Justice New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael M. Weinkowitz
- Michael M. Weinkowitz, Esquire is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York
- Michael has substantial professional experience in complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and has served as Court-appointed Executive, Steering or major committee member in pharmaceutical cases, including, by way of example, the following recent cases: In re: Xarelto (Phila
- C.C.P
- No. 2349) (Co-Lead)
- In re: Xarelto Prod
- Liab
- Litig., MDL 2592 (E.D
- LA)(Federal State Liaison)
- In re: Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella Prod
- Liab
- Litig. (Phila
- C.C.P
- No. 1307) (Co-Lead and Member of Negotiating Plaintiffs Committee)
- In re: Fresenius Granuflo/Naturalyte Dialysate Prod
- Liab
- Litig
- MDL 2428 (D.MA)(Discovery Co-Chair)
- In re: Pradaxa Prod
- Liab
- Litig., MDL 2385 (S.D.IL)(Plaintiff Steering Committee member)
- He has served on various Discovery and Science Committees including in In re: Vioxx Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1657 (E.D
- LA)
- He worked as a member of the subcommittee responsible for crafting the Vioxx trial package and assisted in the negotiations, and crafting of the Settlement Agreement that led to the 4.85 Billion dollar settlement with Merck
- He served as a member of a joint defense and plaintiff review committee for the Vioxx Settlement Program
- He has represented those injured by various drugs and medical devices including Talcum Powder, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Tylenol, Yaz/Yasmin, Hip Implants, Diethylstilbestrol (DES), Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch, Vioxx/Bextra/Celebrex, Fosamax, Digitek, Actos, and Cough Cold and Diet Medications containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
- He is a frequent seminar instructor and lecturer in the area of mass torts
- He was selected Pennsylvania Rising Star – Super Lawyers, in 2005 and in 2009-2017 as a Pennsylvania Super-Lawyer
- He is Advisory Board member, LexisNexis Practice Guide(s): Pennsylvania Civil Pre-Trial Practice, and Pennsylvania Civil Trial Practice, 2017 Editions
- Michael was born in Wilmington, Delaware
- He graduated from West Virginia University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1991) and Temple University, School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1995)
- He is admitted to the United States District Courts, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the District of New Jersey, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Michael M. Weinkowitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael M. Weinkowitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Personal Injury in Philadelphia
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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Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael M. Weinkowitz is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Class Action in Philadelphia
Michael M. Weinkowitz is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Philadelphia
Michael M. Weinkowitz is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil Litigation in Philadelphia
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael M. Weinkowitz is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Michael M. Weinkowitz
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 Michael M. Weinkowitz's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, class action, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael M. Weinkowitz brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey a, Michael M. Weinkowitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and class action, Michael M. Weinkowitz 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 Michael M. Weinkowitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael M. Weinkowitz Handles in Philadelphia
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