Duffy & Keenan

Our Heritage

The term "Philadelphia Lawyer" was coined in 1735. Andrew Hamilton, a revered attorney from Philadelphia, took on a landmark libel case on behalf of a New York newspaper editor - pro bono. The case was universally considered impossible to win. Attorneys in New York declined the case. Hamilton's brilliant arguments to the jury helped his client prevail, and it was said that the expression, "You're going to need a Philadelphia lawyer, " was thereafter used to describe a legal matter in need of an attorney possessing great technical expertise, knowledge of the law, and skill in the courtroom. This tradition continues to this day.

Thirty-five years ago, Tom Duffy left a promising career at a large Philadelphia firm to establish his own practice. He envisioned a practice that would develop into a very experienced and respected group of attorneys and staff with one singular focus: helping individuals and families who are the victims of catastrophic injury.

For us, "success" means that our clients receive the means to move on and plan for the future - a future that includes the necessary financial resources to pay for superior medical care, living expenses, compensation for lost wages, recovery for pain and suffering, and the loss of life's everyday pleasures.

More Than Just a Law Firm

We are more than just another law firm. We are the sons and daughters of the working class of Philadelphia: truck drivers, piano movers, construction workers, firefighters, and welders. We bring a special understanding of those American working families who are simply living everyday lives when tragedy strikes.

They must now face life without a loved one or provide help and assistance for a loved one who needs care around the clock. Our clients are regular folks who have suffered through horrific accidents. We understand their struggles, their worries, and their hopes for the future.

Dedicated to Fighting for You

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation possible. We will fight tirelessly on their behalf to ensure that they receive the justice they deserve. We take the time to get to know our clients and their individual needs. We are compassionate and understanding, and we always put our clients' best interests first.

We handle a wide range of personal injury cases, including:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: We represent victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. We will investigate the accident thoroughly and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions.

• Trucking Accidents: Trucking accidents can be particularly devastating due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. We have extensive experience representing victims of trucking accidents and will fight to ensure they receive maximum compensation for their injuries.

• Construction Accidents: Construction sites can be dangerous environments. We represent workers who have been injured in construction accidents and will aggressively pursue their claims against negligent employers and third parties.
• Product Liability: We represent individuals who have been injured by defective products. We will work to determine the cause of the defect and hold the responsible parties accountable.
• Premises Liability: We represent individuals who have been injured on someone else's property due to negligence. This includes slip and falls, trip and falls, and assaults.
• Negligent Security: We represent victims of crimes who were injured due to a property owner's failure to provide adequate security.
• Medical Malpractice: We represent individuals who have been injured as a result of medical negligence. This includes misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication errors.
• Birth Injury: We represent families who have suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence.
• Emergency Room Injury: We represent individuals who have been injured while receiving treatment in the emergency room due to medical negligence.
• Spinal Cord Injury: We represent individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury due to an accident or other cause.
• Misdiagnosis: We represent individuals who have been misdiagnosed by a medical professional, leading to further injury or harm.
• Aviation Disaster: We represent victims of airplane crashes and other aviation disasters.
• Boating Accidents: We represent victims of boating accidents.
• Explosions and Burn Injuries: We represent victims of explosions and serious burn injuries.
• Athletic Injury: We represent athletes who have suffered injuries due to negligence or other wrongful conduct.