Elizabeth A. Crawford, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Philadelphia, PA
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Elizabeth A. Crawford is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
- Based in
- Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
- Experience
- attorney
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- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Elizabeth A. Crawford: Elizabeth A. Crawford is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Elizabeth's practice areas in Philadelphia
Elizabeth concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Elizabeth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Medical Malpractice cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth takes medical malpractice matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth takes personal injury matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Elizabeth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Elizabeth A. Crawford, medical malpractice attorney serving Philadelphia
Elizabeth A. Crawford is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Elizabeth works from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and takes on medical malpractice matters across the region.
Elizabeth Crawford’s career as a trial lawyer started at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as a clerk for a justice for a year before beginning at Kline & Specter. Five and a half years later, in 2019, Crawford was promoted as partner at Kline & Specter after winning hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients and obtaining a record verdict as lead counsel.
Most recently, Crawford achieved over $100 million in settlements on behalf of her clients in 2024.
She is a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Future Leaders Committee, and the executive committee of the Young Lawyer Division as a liaison from the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Crawford is obtaining training to become a volunteer lawyer for the Support Center for Child Advocates and participates and donates to the annual toy drive.
While in law school, Crawford obtained the award for the Best Student Performance in trial advocacy, criminal law, and contract law. Crawford completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola College, where she graduated magna cum laude.
Elizabeth's approach to medical malpractice cases
Elizabeth Crawford’s career as a trial lawyer started at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as a clerk for a justice for a year before beginning at Kline & Specter. Five and a half years later, in 2019, Crawford was promoted as partner at Kline & Specter after winning hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients and obtaining a record verdict as lead counsel. Most…
The kind of cases Elizabeth takes
Elizabeth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Elizabeth studied and practices
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
J.D. · 2012
Elizabeth studied at J.D. in Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Elizabeth completed J.D. in Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Elizabeth runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Elizabeth's legal honors and published work
Elizabeth has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Elizabeth A. Crawford's office in Philadelphia
Elizabeth's primary office is at 1525 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Elizabeth A. Crawford — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Elizabeth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Elizabeth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Elizabeth
Elizabeth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Elizabeth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Elizabeth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth A. Crawford
How much does it cost to hire Elizabeth for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Elizabeth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Elizabeth offer a free consultation?
Elizabeth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Elizabeth's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Elizabeth's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Elizabeth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Elizabeth take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Elizabeth is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Elizabeth will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Elizabeth?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Elizabeth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Elizabeth accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Elizabeth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Elizabeth handles medical malpractice matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified medical malpractice attorneys in that community.
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