How much does it cost to hire Carol for a medical malpractice case?

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

Does Carol offer a free consultation?

Carol charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Carol'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. Carol gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Carol take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?

Carol 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 — Carol 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 Carol?

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

Is Carol accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

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

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Carol Nelson Shepherd, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Philadelphia, PA

Practicing medical malpractice in Philadelphia since 1978.

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Carol Nelson Shepherd is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Carol has over 48 years of legal experience.

Based in: Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience: over 48 years
Known for: Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury

Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2015).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Carol takes on

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

Medical Malpractice cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carol 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 Carol agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carol 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 Carol agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Carol Nelson Shepherd — medical malpractice lawyer in Philadelphia

Carol Nelson Shepherd is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Carol has over 48 years of legal experience.

Carol Nelson Shepherd, a founding partner of Feldman Shepherd, has devoted her legal career to helping those catastrophically injured by medical malpractice. For more than 30 years, Carol has represented clients in claims against healthcare providers arising from obstetric and childbirth injuries, delayed diagnosis of cancer, improperly performed surgery, and myriad other types of substandard medical care. Carol has successfully resolved many complex and challenging medical malpractice cases, including a recent $16 million settlement for the negligent management of labor and delivery resulting in permanent brain damage and cerebral palsy.

As a Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Carol has been named by Thomson Reuters as one of the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania, as a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and as a Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Super Lawyer. In 2015, Carol was named by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in the field of Medical Malpractice Law (Plaintiffs). She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers, and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Carol was named as a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in Pennsylvania by the American Society of Legal Advocates (2014) and is the recipient of The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association’s Justice Michael Musmanno Award (2000). Carol has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since her induction in 2006 and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America since 2010.

A distinguished lecturer and frequent publisher of articles regarding medical malpractice and trial preparation, Carol has also held prominent leadership positions in regional and national legal organizations, including serving as the first woman president of The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association and president of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. She serves on the board of directors of the Lawyers’ Club of Philadelphia and as the 2015-2016 President of the Board of the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), an organization that addresses the unmet legal needs of Philadelphia’s homeless and shelter populations.

When Carol isn’t practicing law or spending time with her husband, four wonderful children, and two wonderful stepdaughters, she enjoys cooking, reading, and writing legal thriller novels.

Carol, a Syracuse University College of Law graduate, is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and pro hac vice in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Michigan.

How Carol handles medical malpractice matters

Who Carol represents

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

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Syracuse University
J.D. · 1978

Jurisdictions

Carol's state bar admissions

United States, Pro h
ACTIVE
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
1978 · ACTIVE

Carol studied at J.D. in Syracuse University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Carol has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia)
2015
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Philadelphia) (2015). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Carol Nelson Shepherd's office in Philadelphia

Carol'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 Carol Nelson Shepherd — 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 Carol usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Carol charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol'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; Carol 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 Carol

Carol 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. Carol confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Carol'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 Carol Nelson Shepherd

How much does it cost to hire Carol for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Carol walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Carol offer a free consultation?
Carol charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carol's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Carol'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. Carol gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Carol take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Carol 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 — Carol 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 Carol?
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. Carol will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Carol accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Carol'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

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