Carol Nelson Shepherd

Carol Nelson Shepherd has spent forty years focused on medical malpractice and birth injury matters, guiding clients through complex claims involving negligent care, surgical errors, obstetric issues, and delayed diagnoses. Her work has helped many families secure meaningful outcomes after life-altering injuries caused by substandard medical treatment.

Carol completed her B.A. at Arizona State University in 1975 and earned her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1978. She is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, with additional pro hac vice admissions in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Michigan.

Carol has attained prominent recognition within the legal community for her exceptional trial advocacy. Her honors include the Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the “Women of Distinction” Award. She has also been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America, and has been consistently listed among Pennsylvania’s Top 50 Women Super Lawyers and the Top 100 in both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

Carol has secured numerous multimillion-dollar results for clients, reflecting her thorough case preparation and steady courtroom presence. These recoveries include significant outcomes for infants suffering brain injuries, individuals harmed by surgical mistakes, and families affected by negligent labor and delivery management. Her commitment to advocating for those facing catastrophic injuries has shaped her longstanding career.

Carol Nelson Shepherd contributes widely to legal education through lectures, publications, and leadership roles in state and national organizations. She has served as president of The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and led the Board of the Homeless Advocacy Project, supporting critical access to legal services.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel and Founding Partner, Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Board of Directors (1982-2001)
• Member, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (1979-1987)
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Member, National Association of Professional Women
• Member, International Women’s Leadership Association
• Member, American Society of Legal Advocates
• Member, Advocacy Foundation of Pennsylvania
• Member, Lawyers for Consumer Rights

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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