Joseph Froetschel

Joseph Froetschel is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he teaches Advanced Pennsylvania Torts and frequently lectures in Trial Advocacy and Pennsylvania Practice. He is a founding partner at Phillips Froetschel, specializing in plaintiff personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic motor vehicle cases. Froetschel has secured tens of millions in verdicts/settlements for clients and argued cases in all Pennsylvania appellate courts.

Education:

• JD, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
• BA, University of Pittsburgh

Research Focus: Froetschel's legal practice and teaching emphasize Pennsylvania civil litigation procedures, medical malpractice defense strategies, and evidentiary standards. His work frequently addresses peer review protections, mandatory arbitration agreements, and appellate advocacy techniques.

Professional Contributions: He authored amicus briefs on medical malpractice issues and developed continuing legal education (CLE) courses including the Pennsylvania Association for Justice's Annual Medical Malpractice Seminar and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Pretrial Practice Series.

Recognition:

• 2019 Supreme Court Appointee to Disciplinary Board Hearing Committee
• AV Preeminent® Rated (Martindale-Hubbell)
• Western District Coordinator of Wills for Heroes Program (2014-2019)

Leadership Roles:

• Chair, Allegheny County Bar Association Civil Litigation Section (2022)
• 2023 Chair of Allegheny County Bench-Bar Conference
• Board Member, Pennsylvania Association for Justice Executive Committee

Pro Bono Initiatives: Froetschel volunteers with the Transgender Name Change Project, Federal Pro Bono Prison Rights Program, and has organized pro bono estate planning for first responders through the Wills for Heroes program.