Expert Law Attorneys has named The Villari Firm, PLLC the Best Medical Malpractice Firm of 2026 in this year’s ELA Awards. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania firm earned the honor for its work for patients and families harmed by medical negligence.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why The Villari Firm, PLLC Earned the Recognition
The Villari Firm, PLLC is a Philadelphia law firm focused on medical malpractice, birth injury and personal injury cases throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Founded in 1998 by Heidi G. Villari, the firm represents injured patients and families in claims against doctors, nurses and hospitals. Ms. Villari began her career on the defense side, where she became one of the first female partners at her firm, and she has served as a Judge Pro Tempore in Philadelphia County and on the Board of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. The firm’s medical malpractice practice covers surgical errors, misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose and medication errors, and it also handles birth injuries such as cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy, along with wrongful death claims.
It has recovered over $190 million in verdicts and settlements, including a $20 million settlement in a brain damage baby case, a $12 million global settlement in a school bus accident and an $11 million verdict in a childbirth case. Heidi G. Villari has been recognized by Super Lawyers, including its Top 50 Women Pennsylvania list, and holds an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb. The firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a medical malpractice claim, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard The Villari Firm, PLLC has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.