Nelson Levin

Nelson Levin is a partner and highly respected Philadelphia trial lawyer with nearly three decades of experience representing clients in personal injury and negligence cases. He is known for his compassionate advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to achieving justice for those harmed by defective products, medical errors, or unsafe conditions.

Nelson graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a degree in journalism and membership in the National Journalism Honor Society. He earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law in 1987. Early in his career, he clerked for the late Honorable Eugene Gelfand of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, gaining invaluable insight into trial procedures and courtroom strategy.

Over his career, Nelson has secured numerous six- and seven-figure verdicts and settlements for clients in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. His peers recognize him as an AV Preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, and he was named to Super Lawyers in 2024 for his excellence in litigation and client advocacy.

Nelson is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is active in the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association, and serves on the editorial board of The Verdict, the association’s monthly newsletter. Deeply committed to community service, he also provides extensive pro bono representation to the indigent.

Respected by colleagues and clients alike, Nelson Levin combines empathy, legal precision, and tireless dedication to help individuals and families rebuild their lives after tragedy. His career reflects a steadfast belief that everyone deserves compassion—and a lawyer who will fight relentlessly on their behalf.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Louis D. Brandeis Law Society

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

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

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