Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig

What Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig does

Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is a Philadelphia-based, plaintiff-side personal injury law firm founded in 1985 by Alan M. Feldman, Carol Nelson Shepherd, and Ezra Wohlgelernter. The firm is headquartered at 1845 Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia with a secondary office in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and serves catastrophically injured individuals and families nationwide on a contingency fee basis through specialized practice groups (Feldman, Tanner, Dodig, Lauricella, Weinstock). Core practice areas include medical malpractice and birth injuries (cerebral palsy, kernicterus), motor vehicle and trucking accidents, defective products, class actions, whistleblower/qui tam matters, civil rights discrimination, sexual abuse, nursing home neglect, workplace injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death.

The firm's product is litigation representation delivered via a multi-attorney case review process, trial-ready case preparation from intake, and relationships with nationally recognized expert witnesses. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard legal practice management and case management systems used to coordinate complex litigation workflows; no proprietary technology platform, software product, or data asset has been disclosed. The firm's distinguishing outputs are record-setting verdicts and settlements — including a $160 million gas explosion wrongful death case, a $78.5 million cerebral palsy birth injury verdict, a $50 million defective product verdict that contributed to an IKEA dresser recall, and a $48 million defective product burn injury recovery — alongside frequent coverage in major national media outlets.

The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee model: clients pay nothing upfront, the firm covers case expenses, and the firm receives a percentage of any settlement or verdict only upon successful recovery. Distribution and client acquisition rely on direct intake via phone and website, inbound referrals from other law firms handling complex matters, earned media coverage, and deep bar association leadership positions across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania legal organizations. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, with a roster of equity partners, shareholders, of counsel, and trial attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other industry directories.

Name

Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig

Legal name

Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP

Website

https://feldmanshepherd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feldman Shepherd is a Philadelphia-based plaintiff-side personal injury law firm founded in 1985 that represents catastrophically injured individuals nationwide on a contingency fee basis across medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and class action matters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Medical malpractice litigation
• Catastrophic injury representation
• Product liability claims
• Wrongful death cases

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee Legal Services: The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases. Clients pay nothing upfront for legal representation. The firm receives payment only when clients receive financial compensation, typically a percentage of the settlement or verdict obtained.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is a Philadelphia-based personal injury law firm providing contingency-fee legal representation to individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries. The firm handles complex civil litigation across multiple practice areas including medical malpractice, birth injuries, motor vehicle and truck accidents, defective products, class actions, whistleblower/False Claims Act cases, sexual abuse, nursing home neglect, civil rights, and wrongful death claims, serving clients nationwide from offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ.

Product overview

Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP is a personal injury law firm offering legal services through multiple practice teams (Feldman, Tanner, Dodig, Lauricella, Weinstock) organized around distinct legal service lines. The firm's core offering consists of catastrophic personal injury litigation, with specialized practices in medical malpractice and birth injuries, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, defective products, class actions, whistleblower/False Claims Act cases, and wrongful death. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing upfront. The company serves clients nationwide from offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bad Faith Insurance Claims Legal Services Legal representation for policyholders whose insurance companies unfairly deny, delay, or underpay valid claims, seeking compensation for bad faith practices.
• Birth Injury Legal Services Legal representation for families of infants who suffered brain damage, cerebral palsy, kernicterus, or other birth-related injuries due to medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
• Car Accident Legal Services Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle accidents including collisions with standard vehicles, rideshare services (Uber/Lyft), and roadway defects causing serious injuries or death.
• Catastrophic Injury Legal Services Legal representation for individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries requiring extensive medical treatment, long-term care, and significant financial compensation.
• Civil Rights Discrimination Legal Services Legal representation for individuals whose civil rights have been violated under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
• Class Action Legal Services Legal representation for groups of similarly situated plaintiffs who have been harmed by the same defendant, consolidating claims for efficient resolution.
• Defective Products Legal Services Legal representation for victims of dangerous products including automotive defects, crashworthiness failures, unsafe drugs, medical devices, infant products, and furniture tip-over hazards.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Legal representation for victims of medical negligence including birth injuries, cerebral aneurysm misdiagnosis, stroke misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and other substandard medical care.
• Truck Accidents Legal Services Legal representation for victims of accidents involving commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, and other large vehicles, addressing driver negligence, company liability, and federal regulations.
• Whistleblower Legal Services Legal representation for individuals who report fraud against the government under the False Claims Act, as well as cases involving healthcare fraud, securities violations, money laundering, tax fraud, and auto safety issues.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for families who have lost loved ones due to the negligent, reckless, or intentional acts of another party.
• Sexual Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for survivors of sexual abuse in institutional settings including churches, schools, healthcare facilities, and other organizations.
• Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Legal Services Legal representation for elderly residents who have suffered neglect, abuse, or inadequate care in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
• Personal Injury Legal Services

Quantifiable outcome

• $160 million gas explosion wrongful death case
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Philadelphia Bar AssociationcoreOthersMultiple attorneys hold leadership positions including Chancellor (Ezra Wohlgelernter), committee chairs, and executive committee members. Firm attorneys regularly participate in bar association programs and CLE events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kline & Specter: Philadelphia-based plaintiff personal injury and med-mal firm (Tom Kline) with a similar record of eight-figure verdicts and trial-heavy approach. The most direct geographic and practice-area competitor, operating in the same PA/NJ courts with overlapping catastrophic-injury expertise.
• Ross Feller Casey: Philadelphia medical malpractice and catastrophic injury boutique with renowned birth-injury (cerebral palsy) practice, the closest direct peer for Feldman Shepherd's medical-malpractice and birth-injury service lines.
• Levin Papantonio Rafferty: Plaintiff-side mass tort, personal injury, and product liability firm with record verdicts and a similarly aggressive trial culture. Comparable practice mix including dangerous drug and medical device litigation.
• Weitz & Luxenberg: New York plaintiff mass-tort and personal injury firm with strong product-liability and med-mal practices. Comparable trial-heavy plaintiff model with similarly large verdicts in catastrophic injury, defective product, and mass-tort work.
• The Lanier Law Firm: National plaintiff firm specializing in catastrophic personal injury, mass torts, and product liability with a similar verdict-driven brand and contingency-fee model. Operates in many of the same practice areas as Feldman Shepherd.
• Anapol Weiss: Philadelphia-based plaintiff firm handling mass tort, class action, personal injury, and sexual abuse cases. Directly comparable practice mix including whistleblower-adjacent work and a similar Philadelphia/NJ operational footprint.
• Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky: Philadelphia catastrophic-injury and med-mal firm with overlapping practice mix (trucking, product liability, premises, wrongful death) and a similar 'record verdicts' brand positioning. Direct Philadelphia market peer to Feldman Shepherd.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: The largest US plaintiff personal injury firm, with a national footprint and mass-market advertising funnel. Operates in the same PI/med-mal/product-liability practice areas but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth than Feldman Shepherd.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/feldmanshepherd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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