Atty. Stephen E. Raynes
Stephen Raynes has distinguished himself in his representation of clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases, often in high profile cases, which he has done with a sensitivity and commitment to confidentiality. He has achieved million-dollar and multi-million-dollar recoveries on behalf of his individual clients more than 100 times in the areas of general personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability, including countless eight-figure recoveries and record settlements.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA
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About Stephen E. Raynes at a Glance
Stephen E. Raynes is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Raynes & Lawn. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Pennsylvania (BS, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen E. Raynes
- Stephen Raynes has distinguished himself in his representation of clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases, often in high profile cases, which he has done with a sensitivity and commitment to confidentiality
- He has achieved million-dollar and multi-million-dollar recoveries on behalf of his individual clients more than 100 times in the areas of general personal injury, medical malpractice and product liability, including countless eight-figure recoveries and record settlements
- He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which are recognized as the preeminent organizations of trial lawyers in North America, and has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, a nationally recognized organization of distinguished trial lawyers
- He has repeatedly been selected to the top 100 Super Lawyers list not only in Philadelphia but throughout Pennsylvania for 15 straight years
- He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America© for over 20 years
- In recognition of being the lawyer with the highest overall peer-feedback was named Best Lawyers’ 2017 Philadelphia “Lawyer of the Year” for medical malpractice law – plaintiffs
- He was named by “Lawdragon” Magazine as one of the 500 best plaintiffs lawyers in the United States
- Mr. Raynes has represented victims in some of the highest-profile cases locally and nationally
- He was the lead lawyer representing the most severely injured child who was sexually abused by Jerry Sandusky in the case against Penn State and Sandusky
- he served as the lead lawyer for one of the most severely injured passengers in the tragic 2015 Amtrak derailment
- he served as co-counsel for the family of the late Olympic Wrestler David Schultz who was shot and killed by John du Pont
- and he served and serves as counsel in the representation of victims and their families in numerous fatal aviation accidents in the United States and internationally
- Mr. Raynes has advanced the law on behalf of injured victims in Pennsylvania’s appellate courts including in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- In the case of Toney v
- Chester County Hosp., 36 A.3d 83 (Pa. 2011), Mr. Raynes convinced the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to significantly expand the responsibility of doctors to provide accurate information to patients
- The Toney case is one of the most important pronouncements of the boundaries of a negligent infliction of emotional distress claim under Pennsylvania Law
- Mr. Raynes’ commitment to the community at large and to injured individuals extends beyond the Courtroom
- From 2013 through 2015, Mr. Raynes led a pro bono Campaign against the Canadian Government on behalf of the then 94 living Canadian Thalidomide survivors
- The Campaign gained national attention in the Canadian press and led to a historic unanimous vote by the Canadian Parliament and the securing of a $250 million fund for the Canadian Thalidomide survivors
- Of the 56,000 members of the American Association for Justice, Mr. Raynes was the recipient of the 2019 Pro Bono Award for his leadership of the Campaign
- In addition, Mr. Raynes and his wife Liz have funded the construction of a home to accommodate American physicians and nurses who travel to a Tanzanian medical center to provide volunteer medical services
- Read more about Stephen’s historic case, and also follow the links to the news stories highlighting Stephen’s work
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen E. Raynes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen E. Raynes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Medical Malpractice in Philadelphia
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 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.
Stephen E. Raynes is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Philadelphia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen E. Raynes is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Class Action in Philadelphia
Stephen E. Raynes is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in Philadelphia
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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 Stephen E. Raynes
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 Stephen E. Raynes's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and business, Stephen E. Raynes 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 Stephen E. Raynes 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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Common Legal Issues Stephen E. Raynes Handles in Philadelphia
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