Ezra Wohlgelernter

Ezra Wohlgelernter, for nearly four decades, has built a distinguished career representing victims of motor vehicle crashes, medical negligence, unsafe premises, and civil rights violations. His litigation work has shaped outcomes for clients facing catastrophic injuries, workplace hazards, and unjust police practices, consistently advancing their access to justice.

A graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law, Ezra is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, multiple U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. His legal education and broad admissions underpin a career dedicated to complex litigation across state and federal jurisdictions.

Throughout his career, Ezra has achieved influential results, including serving as lead counsel in the landmark Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision Lipsky v. State Farm, which expanded compensation rights for victims of negligent infliction of emotional distress. He has handled major medical negligence cases involving surgical errors, anesthesia complications, and traumatic brain injuries, offering strategic advocacy shaped by decades of hands-on courtroom experience.

Ezra’s commitment extends beyond casework. He has long served professional organizations, including his presidency of The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and membership on the Pennsylvania Association for Justice Board of Governors. His leadership also includes significant pro bono service through the SeniorLAW Center, supporting vulnerable older adults across the state.

Recognized repeatedly by Best Lawyers in America and consistently named a Top 100 Philadelphia Super Lawyer, Ezra maintains a reputation for excellence in trial advocacy. His work in civil rights cases—well before widespread public attention—demonstrates a career defined by foresight, determination, and unwavering dedication to those harmed by institutional failures.

Ezra Wohlgelernter continues to contribute to legal scholarship, frequently speaking on comparative law and authoring publications connecting tort principles with longstanding legal traditions. His enduring mission remains grounded in the pursuit of justice and impactful representation for those who need it most.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder and Co-Founding Partner, Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Association for Justice
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Temple University Beasley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yeshiva University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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