MEET PHIL BLACKMAN

Phil Blackman Plaintiff's Disability Policy Attorney 215.925.4451|phil@schwartzandblackman.com

Phil is a highly skilled lawyer with over 30 years of experience. He has devoted his entire career to helping injury victims as well as people and businesses in complex, commercial matters. Phil is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area. He was an elected committee member in Northeast Philadelphia and has lived in Bucks County for the last 28 years.

NOTABLE RESULTS

$20 Million Verdict – medical malpractice
$21 Million Verdict – commercial case
Multiple Six Figure Recoveries – personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

AV Rating, Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2012
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2011
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2010
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2009
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2008
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2007

EDUCATION

Temple University, B.A. 1973 summa cum laude
Temple University School of Law, J.D. 1976 cum laude

ADMISSION TO PRACTICE

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
District Court of New Jersey

The personal injury lawyers at Schwartz & Blackman handle cases in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area, including:

PA: Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Allentown, Lehigh Valley, Norristown, Philadelphia
NJ: Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Camden, Cherry Hill, New Jersey shore cities

FREE CONSULTATIONS

OUR OFFICES

Pennsylvania Office
The Pavilion
261 Old York Rd., Suite 504
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Tel: (215) 925-4451
Fax: (215) 574-1200

New Jersey Office
1415 Route 70 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Tel: (856) 427-0614
Fax: (856) 424-3690

Law Library

What is the value of a car accident case in Pennsylvania?

Value of car accident cases in Pennsylvania depends on two issues: liability and damages. Liability or fault is often clear in a car accident case. For instance, the other driver may have run a red light or failed to yield at an intersection. However, there are many...

I sped up to catch a yellow light and was hit by a car turning left. Who is at fault?

A: Determining fault in an intersection accident case will require review of applicable state/local traffic laws, the police report, accident scene photos, property damage photos, etc. Generally, cars turning left must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic....

How much time does a patient have to sue a Pennsylvania hospital ER for medical malpractice?

A: The answer depends on when the patient discovered that the hospital or emergency room committed negligence. Under Pennsylvania medical malpractice law, a patient who brings a claim beyond the usual two year window, may be able to use a special rule to stall the...

Can a homeowner be liable for overgrown bushes which contribute to a car accident?

A: In Pennsylvania, both commercial and residential property owners are required to take reasonable care of their property to protect others from a foreseeable risk of harm. That includes dangerous conditions of trees, shrubs, bushes, etc. which abut streets and...

How do I know whether I have a medical malpractice case against a Philadelphia emergency room hospital?

A: Many of the clients who come to Schwartz and Blackman to inquire about a potential medical malpractice claim do not know whether they have a valid claim against a Philadelphia area hospital or emergency room. Finding the answer requires the following general steps:...