John Coyle

John Coyle is a Partner & Lead Trial Attorney at McEldrew Purtell, represents individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving civil rights law violations, trucking accidents, railroad injuries, medical malpractice, and other serious personal injury matters. He has spent more than a decade as a trial lawyer and has helped secure more than $85 million in recoveries for clients. He also handles high-profile cases nationwide, bringing substantial courtroom experience to complex claims involving severe injuries and losses.

John attended Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law and the Fox School of Business at Temple University. He previously worked for two federal judges in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and for a judge in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. He later served as Assistant General Counsel for the Philadelphia School District and Deputy City Solicitor, where he handled high-stakes litigation for public entities in Philadelphia.

John has represented clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, California, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas. He also has experience with construction and workplace injuries, premises liability, supply chain claims, toxic torts, and commercial vehicle matters. His trial practice reflects broad experience addressing complex liability issues and pursuing substantial recoveries for seriously injured clients across jurisdictions.

John Coyle has been consistently recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and has appeared on The Legal Intelligencer’s Lawyers on the Fast Track list. He also received the Philadelphia Bar Association’s F. Sean Peretta Service Award for community service. He has also served as adjunct faculty at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where he taught a course on strategic considerations in civil rights litigation to law students.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McEldrew Purtell
• Member, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Association of Justice
• Member, American Association of Justice
• Member, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
• Member, Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• Texas

Education

• Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)