Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein

What Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein does

Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein, PA is a privately held civil trial law firm organized as a professional association under US law, headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic United States with active practice in Virginia (Fairfax County Circuit Court) and Delaware (Superior Court of Delaware). The firm was established approximately 40 years ago (celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026) and is led by Managing Shareholder Daniel C. Costello alongside a roster that includes 8 Shareholders, 5 Of Counsel, and 4 Associates. It is independently owned, with no parent company, institutional investors, or external capital structure documented in the available data.

The firm's offerings are organized into seven practice areas: Medical Malpractice Defense, Product Liability Defense, Health Care Related Issues, General Tort and Insurance Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Civil Litigation, and Equine Law and Litigation. These practice areas function as the firm's core service lines rather than discrete products, addressing specialized civil litigation needs for individual physicians, medical practices, product manufacturers, insurance entities, and equine-industry participants. Notable recent case results include defense verdicts in 2026 for a cardiac electrophysiologist (Fairfax County), a cardiologist (Fairfax County), and a neurosurgeon (Superior Court of Delaware).

The business operates on a professional services revenue model, billing clients through standard legal engagement structures (hourly billing or contingency fee arrangements typical of litigation practice), with pricing negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Distribution is conducted through direct client engagement via the firm website (whartonlevin.com), referrals from existing clients and professional networks, and direct outreach to medical professionals and corporations. The firm maintains no technology platform, proprietary software, app, or API, and operates as a services organization rather than a product company. There are no documented funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, patents, certifications, or formal marketing channels beyond its website and professional reputation.

Name

Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein

Legal name

Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein, PA

Website

https://wlekn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein, PA is a privately held Mid-Atlantic civil trial law firm with 18 attorneys specializing in medical malpractice defense, product liability defense, and general civil litigation for healthcare providers and corporations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services (Civil Litigation Defense)

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Medical malpractice defense
• Product liability defense
• Civil litigation defense
• Appellate advocacy
• Equine law litigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: Professional legal services billed to clients for civil litigation defense, including medical malpractice defense, product liability defense, and general tort litigation. Revenue generated through hourly billing or contingency fee arrangements typical of litigation practice.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein is a civil trial law firm providing legal representation to individuals and corporations across seven practice areas: Medical Malpractice Defense, Product Liability Defense, Health Care Related Issues, General Tort and Insurance Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Civil Litigation, and Equine Law and Litigation. The firm primarily defends medical professionals, healthcare providers, product manufacturers, and corporations against malpractice, product liability, and general tort claims in Virginia and Delaware jurisdictions. Revenue is generated through professional legal services billing, typically via hourly billing or contingency fee arrangements typical of litigation practice.

Product overview

Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein is a civil trial law firm offering legal representation services rather than a technology product. The firm operates as a unified legal practice organized around seven distinct practice area specialties: Medical Malpractice Defense, Product Liability Defense, Health Care Related Issues, General Tort and Insurance Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Civil Litigation, and Equine Law and Litigation. These practice areas function as the firm's core service lines, each addressing specific civil litigation needs for individual and corporate clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Malpractice Defense Legal defense representation for medical professionals and healthcare providers facing malpractice claims, including physicians and practices in Virginia and Delaware courts.
• Product Liability Defense Defense litigation services for manufacturers and businesses facing product liability claims, including manufacturing defect lawsuits and commercial tort exposure.
• Health Care Related Issues Legal counsel addressing various health care industry matters and regulatory issues for healthcare providers and organizations.
• General Tort and Insurance Litigation Civil litigation representation in tort matters and insurance coverage disputes for insurance companies and self-insured entities.
• Appellate Advocacy Appellate court representation and brief writing services for civil litigation appeals.
• Civil Litigation General civil litigation representation for individuals and corporations in various legal matters.
• Equine Law and Litigation Specialized legal services addressing equine industry disputes and litigation matters for equine industry participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple defense verdicts secured in 2026 in Fairfax County Circuit Court and Superior Court of Delaware

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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