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Judy Greenwood

Law Offices of Judy Greenwood, P.C.
1800 JFK Boulevard
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Phone: (215) 557-7500 | Fax: (215) 557-7503
http://www.greenwoodlawoffice.com

35 Yrs Experience, Excellent Results, Free Consult.

Types of Cases
Qualifications
Work History
Personality & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Preferred New Clients

Information coming soon.

Sub-Topics

Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia Malpractice
Birth Injuries and Defects
Cosmetic Surgery
Dental Malpractice
Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
Emergency Room Errors
HMO Managed Case
Lasik Eye Surgery
Medication Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence
Optometry Malpractice
Prescription/Drug Malpractice
Psychiatric Malpractice
Spinal Cord Injury
Surgical Errors
Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis

Bar Admissions

PA, May 1977
Bar Number: 22938

NJ, Jun 1975

Other Court Admissions

United States Supreme Court, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, United State District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Association Memberships

American Association of Justice, Pennsylvania Association of Justice, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association.

Continuing Education

I am course planner and teach at continuing legal education programs dealing with medical malpractice and trial advocacy for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. I attend educational programs of interest to my practice. I always exceed the required amount of continuing legal education hours required.

Papers and Publications

Participant in Video: "The Practice of Mediation," a video integrated text. Frenkel and Stark.

"The Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer Case," Legal Intelligencer.

The Birth Injury Case: Proving Malpractice (Part I).

The Birth Injury Case: Proving Malpractice (Part II).

Life Cycle of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit - An Overview (Part I).

Life Cycle Of A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit - An Overview (Part II).

Life Cycle Of A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit - An Overview (Part III).

Medico-Legal Implications of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy.

Example Cases

I handled a birth injury case in which there was an excessive use of pitocin and a delay in performing a cesarean section in the face of fetal distress, which resulted in a multi-million dollar result. I have handled birth trauma cases involving the misuse of vacuum and forceps, cases involving the failure to diagnose pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, shoulder dystocia cases, and cases of pediatric malpractice.

I have represented women in failure to diagnose breast and ovarian cancer, and surgical error cases. I have achieved successful results in all types of medical negligence cases in my 34 years of practice.

I have also successfully handled cases involving delays in ambulance response, serious auto accidents, slip and falls, and product liability cases. I have represented men, women and children with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and burn injuries.

Education

School:

Rutgers University School of Law

Degree:

Juris Doctor

City:

Camden

State:

Year:

1975

Focus and Accomplishments:

Trial Advocacy Course

School:

Temple University

Degree:

B.S.

City:

Philadelphia

State:

Year:

1971

Focus and Accomplishments:

Bachelor of Science in Health Education

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Firm Focus and History

I established my firm in 1993, after having gained over 12 years of experience litigating on behalf of catastrophically injured clients at two major Philadelphia law firms. Stephen Ulan joined my firm soon after it was established, and Dr. Gerald Kaplan, a general surgeon who also has a law degree, became of counsel to the firm. Together we carefully evaluate, work up and litigate cases on behalf of our clients. While providing aggressive representation, we provide compassion and care to our clients along the way. We provide high-quality representation from AV-rated lawyers, with personalized attention in a small firm atmosphere.

We are a high quality firm that represents catastrophically injured individuals in their medical malpractice and personal injury cases. We have successfully represented
clients in birth injury cases, obstetrical negligence cases, delay in diagnosis cases, cases of surgical error, medication overdose, misread x-rays, and all aspects of hospital, doctor, and nursing negligence, achieving significant results. We have been very successful in handling serious injury cases for our clients.

Previous Employment Summary

I started my career as a public interest lawyer handling civil rights act cases, and then switched to the private sector where I worked and became a partner at the catastrophic injury firm of Bernstein, Bernstein, & Harrison, where I litigated medical malpractice, product liability, auto accident, and slip and fall cases. I then became a partner with the law firm of Kolsby Gordon concentrating on medical malpractice cases.

Activities and Awards

AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 1990, Judge Pro Tem for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I encourage clients to learn as much as they can about the legal process.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

In personal injury litigation, there is little need for clients to prepare legal documents. However, clients are encouraged to keep diaries of their medical treatment and pain levels.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Unfortunately, this is not something which is advised in a serious injury case.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I have always wanted to fight for the rights of the average person. I am able to do this through my representation of seriously injured individuals.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

My experience representing mothers with handicapped children and people who have themselves suffered life-altering injuries has given me the understanding and compassion necessary to effectively fight for my clients' interests.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

By representing seriously injured individuals who are the victims of negligence, my legal skills are being used to help people who are in disadvantaged circumstances.

What do you like best about your career?

Enabling seriously injured clients to have better lives through the resources made available to them by the successful resolution of their cases.

Tell us about your law firm:

My team consists of myself and Stephen Ulan. Both Steve and I are experienced lawyers in practice for 34 years. We have a doctor/lawyer available who assists with the screening of our cases and the medical analysis.

Your case is handled directly by a lawyer with experience and proven results. We are accessible to you, and explain things. We have integrity, are committed to you and your case, and while we aggressively pursue your case, we are compassionate and understanding about your circumstance.

What are your strengths and style?

We are experienced lawyers who provide high-quality representation. We aggressively represent your interests in an atmosphere that feels like a family firm.

Personal Interests:

Information coming soon.

Fax

(215) 557-7503

Office Hours

Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but we are available to meet with clients in the evening and on weekends as necessary.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

We have access to interpreters to ensure proper communication.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

We offer contingent fee representation.

Hourly Rates

Not applicable.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes.

Typical Retainer