Practice areas: Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2011
Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law
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McEldrew Purtell
1845 Walnut St18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Visit website
As a partner at McEldrew Purtell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John J. Coyle III, provides premier legal representation across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Texas from his base in Philadelphia. He dedicatedly advocates for victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death, handling complex matters like civil rights violations, transportation and construction accidents, toxic torts and railroad claims. Known for his strategic acumen, he delivers sophisticated, high-stakes advocacy to secure justice for the seriously injured.
Mr. Coyle utilizes his vast background and his extensive experience to represent families and individuals facing the fallout of personal injury. With a compassionate approach to each case, he ensures his clients are kept aware of the developments in the proceedings. He employs a personalized approach, hearing his client’s story and tailoring a legal strategy that best fits them. This approach, along with his fierce advocacy, has successfully led to more than $85 million in financial recoveries for his clients.
Earning his undergraduate degree from Temple University Fox School of Business, Mr. Coyle obtained his Juris Doctor from the Temple University Beasley School of Law. Upon gaining admission to the Pennsylvania bar in 2011, he has spent the last decade applying this foundational business and legal training to complex litigation, approaching each case with a precise analytical approach to navigate the intricacies of high-stakes injury and civil rights cases.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Coyle honed his litigation skills by serving as assistant general counsel for the Philadelphia School District and deputy city solicitor at the Philadelphia Law Department. In these public sector roles, he successfully managed some of the city’s most complex, high-stakes litigation. This extensive background provides him with unique insight and invaluable courtroom perspective, ensuring his clients receive exceptional representation.
Practice areas
Civil Rights, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Transportation/Maritime, Class Action/Mass Torts: PlaintiffFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Railroad Accident, Toxic Torts, Transportation Law, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 30% Civil Rights
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 20% Transportation/Maritime
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2011, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://mceldrewpurtell.com/our-firm/team/john-coyle/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.
- Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
- Admitted to practice law in Texas.
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- Pennsylvania Association of Justice
- American Association of Justice
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
- Attorneys Information Exchange Group
- Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys
Educational Background
- Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
- Fox School of Business at Temple University
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Adjunct Faculty, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Taught "Strategic Considerations in Civil Rights Litigation."
Honors
- Super Lawyers – Rising Star (multiple years)
- The Legal Intelligencer – "Who's Next: Law"
- The Legal Intelligencer – Lawyers on the Fast Track
- Philadelphia Bar Association – F. Sean Peretta Service Award
Office location for John J. Coyle, III
1845 Walnut St
18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-8800
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2026