Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is a trial attorney at McEldrew Purtell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a focus on birth and neonatal injuries, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, he has dedicated his career to holding large healthcare systems and corporations accountable. His practice is defined by a sophisticated and results-oriented approach to litigation, ensuring that victims of severe negligence receive the comprehensive representation necessary to secure justice and maximum recovery.

Mr. Simmons' academic record reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg in 2007. He then attended the Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, where he graduated in the top 20% of his class in 2012. While pursuing his Juris Doctor, he was a recipient of the Law Scholarship, a Dean’s Scholar and served as the vice president for finance for the Student Bar Association. Demonstrating early instructional leadership, he also planned and conducted review sessions for first-year tort classes to supplement classroom teaching.

Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in November 2012, Mr. Simmons is a powerful presence in both state and federal courtrooms. His extensive jurisdictional reach includes admissions to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. This strong foundation allows him to confidently navigate complex corporate and medical defense strategies across multiple federal courts.

Beyond his immediate practice, Mr. Simmons maintains deep ties to prominent professional organizations. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group. Through these organizations, he remains at the vanguard of modern trial advocacy, consistently delivering authoritative and confident counsel for the injured.