About John
John Lord brings decades of experience to MyPhillyLawyer. He has extensive litigation experience, representing clients in personal injury and commercial actions as well as providing counsel to small businesses.
John has extensive trial experience having tried dozens of cases to verdict as well as handled hundreds of arbitrations and mediations. On behalf of one injured women, Mr. Lord has recently earned a verdict and award in Delaware County of $1.1 million.
I have been working with MyPhillyLawyer for over 3 years and the experience has been the best!!! Dean, John, Josh and Shelly are very attentive to our needs and respond to all issues quickly and effectively.
Advocacy and service
Philadelphia attorney John Lord has handled numerous complex cases involving products liability, premises liability and professional liability issues. He has also handled land-use and construction-related matters. Mr. Lord has argued matters before various appellate courts and has been admitted pro hac vice on several matters in Delaware State courts.
Mr. Lord serves as a judge pro tem in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Dispute Resolution Program.
In addition to being admitted to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Mr. Lord is admitted to practice before the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of the United States District Court, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a member of the Philadelphia and Delaware County Bar Associations.
John Lord currently serves the boards of several organizations and is a member of the Radnor Township Planning Commission.
A graduate of St. Joseph’s University, Mr. Lord graduated from Villanova Law School in 1972. He has lectured on a variety of topics, including trial preparation and evidence.
Admissions & Education
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States of America
EDUCATION:
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, J.D. – 1972
St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Premises Liability
Construction Litigation
Commercial Litigation
PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATIONS:
Philadelphia County Bar Association
Delaware County Bar Association
From our clients
I have had a great experience at MyPhillyLawyer.
They all have shown care, respect and consideration throughout, from the front desk to the back conference room. The efforts of Dean to ensure I would get a fair settlement was second to none. I would truly recommend Dean Weitzman and staff to friends and family.
- Gregory G.
I highly recommend Dean Weitzman.
He was empathetic and listened carefully to the impact the accident had upon my physical and mental health. I believe he negotiated the very best settlement he could have gotten.
- Christina Robertson
My experience with MyPhilly lawyer has been wonderful.
There is nothing better than feeling like the team is on your side. The staff has always taken my calls, no matter what time. I can honestly say I’m extremely grateful for MyPhillyLawyer.
- Corynna Martin
Exceeded my expectations!
Lawyers and staff members were a pleasure to interact with. My case seemed hopeless. I was injured in an accident where the other driver was underinsured. The firm went over and a above make sure I was compensated for my injuries.
- Linda Elkins
I put my trust in this team and they have delivered.
My experience with this firm has been amazing. I lost my daughter in a hit-and-run on Roosevelt Blvd. We believed The city and Penndot were responsible for the disastrous design of the intersection that caused the accident. Dean and John won us a settlement, to me that settlement meant the city and Penndot are taking responsibility.
- Rashida Jackson