About Phillips Froetschel

Over 100 Years of Combined Trial Experience

Pittsburgh Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Boutique Firm, Real Trial Experience

Choosing the right attorney can be the difference between a settlement that covers your bills and one that falls short. Not every firm brings the same level of experience to a personal injury or medical malpractice claim — and with more than 100 years of combined trial experience, Laura Phillips, Joe Froetschel and the Phillips Froetschel team have built their reputation across Pennsylvania by putting that experience directly to work for their clients, not passing cases off to junior associates.

Our People

Meet the people behind your case. Explore our attorneys’ experience, the matters they handle, and resources to help you understand your next steps.

Laura D. Phillips

Partner, Co-Founder
Co-founder of Phillips Froetschel, representing seriously injured Pennsylvanians in medical malpractice and personal injury cases for over two decades.
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Joseph Froetschel, founding partner of Phillips Froetschel

Joseph Froetschel

Partner, Co-Founder
Founding partner of Phillips Froetschel and Pitt Law adjunct professor, handling malpractice, construction, nursing home and catastrophic injury cases.
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Eve Elsen

Partner
Partner at Phillips Froetschel representing injured workers and individuals harmed by medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and personal injury.
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Kathleen Smith-Delach, attorney at Phillips Froetschel

Kathleen Smith-Delach

Partner
Phillips Froetschel attorney focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, and wills and estates, admitted in Pennsylvania since 1983.
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Colin Uher, law clerk at Phillips Froetschel

Colin Uher

Attorney
Attorney at Phillips Froetschel and a University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. candidate supporting the firm's trial and appellate work.
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John P. Gismondi, of counsel to Phillips Froetschel

John P. Gismondi

Of Counsel
Of counsel to Phillips Froetschel, a Pittsburgh trial lawyer in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation and past president of the ACBA.
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JJ Gismondi, of counsel to Phillips Froetschel

JJ Gismondi

Of Counsel
Of counsel to Phillips Froetschel, representing injured people in medical malpractice, motor vehicle collision and premises liability cases.
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William D. "Denny" Phillips, of counsel to Phillips Froetschel, in memoriam

William D. (“Denny”) Phillips

In Memoriam
Of counsel to Phillips Froetschel from its founding until his passing in 2024, and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
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Staff

Caitlin Handerhan

Law Clerk
Law clerk at Phillips Froetschel and Juris Doctor candidate at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, supporting litigation, focus groups and the firm’s social media.
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Lydia Kinnee, paralegal at Phillips Froetschel

Lydia Kinnee

Paralegal
Paralegal at Phillips Froetschel, an Accredited Legal Professional and Pennsylvania notary supporting the firm's attorneys.
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Nicole Stephenson, legal assistant at Phillips Froetschel

Nicole Stephenson

Legal Assistant
Legal assistant at Phillips Froetschel and a Pennsylvania notary, bringing over 15 years of client service experience to the firm.
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Renee Nolla, paralegal at Phillips Froetschel

Renee Nolla

Paralegal
Paralegal at Phillips Froetschel with over 30 years of experience in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
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Practice Areas

Medical malpractice

Personal injury

Birth injury

Surgical errors

Motor vehicle accidents

Wrongful death
and catastrophic injury

Workers' compensation

Wills and trusts

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Why Our Experience Matters

Our attorneys' trial skills and professionalism have been recognized through induction into the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the highest possible ratings for legal ability and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell, and consistent selection to Super Lawyers. That expertise extends into the classroom, too — Joe teaches law students, and both Joe and Laura are regularly asked to train other attorneys on trial preparation, evidence presentation, and expert witness strategy.

Attorney Referrals

Phillips Froetschel is proud to be trusted by fellow attorneys throughout Pennsylvania for medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death referrals.

When another lawyer entrusts a client to our firm, Laura Phillips and Joe Froetschel handle the matter with the same personal attention, compassion, and trial preparation they bring to every case. We keep referring counsel informed throughout the case and honor referral-fee arrangements consistent with applicable professional rules.

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Schedule Your Free Consultation

We represent clients throughout western Pennsylvania from our Pittsburgh and Washington offices. Call 412-546-5220 or send us a message to set up your free initial consultation with Laura and Joe. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case — and the sooner you reach out, the sooner we can start working on your behalf.
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Offices
Pittsburgh
310 Grant Street, Suite 700
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-546-5220
Washington County
29 East Beau Street
Washington, PA 15301
Medical Malpractice
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Wills and Trusts
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