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Ezra Wohlgelernter, Class Action Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Philadelphia, PA

Trusted class action attorney serving Philadelphia.

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Ezra Wohlgelernter is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

Based in
Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Ezra Wohlgelernter: Ezra Wohlgelernter is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ezra takes on

Ezra concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ezra handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ezra takes class action 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 Ezra agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ezra 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 Ezra agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ezra 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 Ezra agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ezra takes product liability 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 Ezra agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Ezra Wohlgelernter — class action lawyer in Philadelphia

Ezra Wohlgelernter is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.

For more than 30 years, co-founding partner Ezra Wohlgelernter has maintained a diverse practice portfolio including a successful history of motor vehicle and truck litigation, premises liability claims, medical negligence litigation, and significant personal injury claims. Ezra has represented victims of unsafe working environments, drunk driving and trucking accidents, operating room neglect, and civil rights violations. Ezra’s robust legal experience spans a broad spectrum of areas and allows him to practice in several different industry sectors.

As a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Ezra was selected for inclusion in the 2018 Best Lawyers in America list by U.S. News & World Report, and was recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Philadelphia in 2014. In addition, he was named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for five of the past seven years.

Ezra is the president of The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and is the immediate past vice chair of the SeniorLAW Center. Ezra is passionately involved in the Jewish community of Philadelphia, and has served as a trustee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education, as well as president of the Philadelphia Community Kollel (Institute for Advanced Talmudic Research).

Ezra, a Temple University Beasley School of Law graduate, is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Ezra's approach to class action cases

For more than 30 years, co-founding partner Ezra Wohlgelernter has maintained a diverse practice portfolio including a successful history of motor vehicle and truck litigation, premises liability claims, medical negligence litigation, and significant personal injury claims. Ezra has represented victims of unsafe working environments, drunk driving and trucking accidents, operating room neglect,…

The kind of cases Ezra takes

Ezra reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Temple University

    J.D. · 1981

  • Yeshiva University

    BA · 1978

Jurisdictions

Ezra's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania, USDC,

    ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania, Philad

    ACTIVE

  • New Jersey, District

    ACTIVE

  • New York, Third Depa

    ACTIVE

Ezra studied at J.D. in Temple University and BA in Yeshiva University.

Law school and academic background

Ezra completed J.D. in Temple University and BA in Yeshiva University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ezra runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Ezra has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — President's Award, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — City of Philadelphia, City Counsel

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer 2005, 2009, 2016 - 2017

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Ezra Wohlgelernter's office in Philadelphia

Ezra's primary office is at 1845 Walnut Street, 21st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1845 Walnut Street, 21st Floor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ezra Wohlgelernter — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ezra usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ezra charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ezra'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; Ezra will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Ezra

Ezra discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action 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. Ezra confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ezra's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ezra Wohlgelernter

  • How much does it cost to hire Ezra for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ezra walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Ezra offer a free consultation?

    Ezra charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ezra's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Ezra's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple class action 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. Ezra gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Ezra take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

    Ezra 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 — Ezra 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 Ezra?

    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. Ezra will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ezra accepting new class action clients right now?

    Ezra's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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