About Elizabeth A. Underwood

Elizabeth is a shareholder in the Health Care Department, where she focuses her practice in the areas of medical and dental malpractice, with a secondary focus on premises and product liability cases. She also handles large-scale personal injury claims arising from construction accidents.

Elizabeth has represented a large number of doctors, dentists, physician assistants, certified registered nurse practitioners and nurses in a multitude of malpractice actions. She has also represented clients in construction liability cases involving the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and surveyors; premises liability cases involving the representation of commercial shopping centers, corporate centers, health care offices, etc.; and product liability cases with respect to the representation of manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers.

Elizabeth graduated cum laude from The George Washington University School of Law. She was awarded the American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated cum laude and with distinction in her major of International Relations.

Year joined

2006

Thought Leadership

On the Horns of a Trial Dilemma: Addressing a Prior Conviction on Direct Examination or Waiving the Right to Contest the Admissibility on Appeal

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Health Care Liability
General Liability
June 1, 2023
Key Points: Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No.

Waiving the Right to Seek Arbitration: New Court Ruling Limits Parties’ Ability to Seek to Enforce Arbitration Clause

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Health Care Liability
General Liability
January 29, 2021
Defense Digest, Vol. 27, No.

Classes/Seminars Taught

Getting the Most Out of Medical Experts, NBI webinar, March 20, 2025

Best Practices for Presenting Medical Records and Expert Testimony, NBI webinar, March 20, 2025

Creating a Trial Notebook, Institute for Paralegal Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 18, 2015

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 6
    • Health Care Liability
    • Long-Term Care Liability
    • Product Liability
    • Property Litigation
    • Construction Injury Litigation
    • Appellate Advocacy & Post-Trial Practice

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Marshall Dennehey
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Published Works: 'Waiving the Right to Seek Arbitration: New Court Ruling Limits Parties' Ability to Seek to Enforce Arbitration Clause,' Defense Digest, January 2021, Vol. 27, No. 1
    'Case Update: Secretary of Labor v. Summit Contractors, Inc.: A Revival of the Controlling Employer OSHA Citation Policy on Multi-Employer Worksites,' Defense Digest, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2009
    'The Summit Decision: Limiting General Contractor's Liability Under OSHA for Safety Violations of its Subcontractors at Multi-Employer Construction Sites,' Defense Digest, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2009
    'Show Me The Merit: Pennsylvania's Certificate of Merit Requirement And Substantial Compliance,' Defense Digest, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2007
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, Pennsylvania
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The George Washington University Law School
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    The University of Pennsylvania
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    cum laude

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2000 Market Street, Suite 2300Philadelphia, PA 19103U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Elizabeth A. Underwood was admitted in 2004 to the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Elizabeth A. Underwood has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Elizabeth A. Underwood attended The George Washington University Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Marshall Dennehey was established in 1962.