Joshua J. KneppPartner
Joshua J. Knepp is a trial attorney with a strong focus on Philadelphia medical malpractice litigation, while also representing clients in a broad range of civil matters, including automobile accidents, personal injury, and products liability. He is a partner at Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette, P.C., a prominent civil trial firm with offices in Conshohocken and Philadelphia, serving clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia region in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Josh represents individuals and families in state and federal courts across Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Since joining Morris Wilson Knepp Jacquette in 2013, he has leveraged his rare dual perspective—having previously handled complex medical malpractice matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. This background provides him with valuable insight into the operations and defense strategies of hospitals and healthcare providers, which he uses to advocate effectively for his clients.
Known for his ability to simplify complex medical issues, Josh ensures his clients understand what went wrong in their care and why they are entitled to justice. His approach is both strategic and empathetic, helping clients navigate some of the most difficult times in their lives.
Josh has secured numerous multi-million dollar results for his clients, including:
- $7.7 million verdict for the misdiagnosis of a pulmonary embolism
- $4.85 million settlement for the failure to diagnose an aortic dissection
- $4 million settlement for delayed cancer diagnosis resulting in wrongful death
- $3.25 million verdict for a fatal IVC filter migration
- $2 million verdict for an ER’s failure to diagnose a stroke
- $2 million settlement for delayed lung cancer diagnosis in a young woman
- $1 million settlement for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle
Outside the courtroom, Josh is active in the legal community. He is a Judge Pro Tem for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and serves as Chair of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee and Treasurer of the Trial Lawyers Section for the Montgomery Bar Association. He is also a Fellow of the Montgomery Bar Foundation, a nonprofit that supports access to justice initiatives in Montgomery County.
