Heidi G. Villari named to Super Lawyers for 10th straight year

Heidi G. Villari, managing partner of The Villari Firm, PLLC in Philadelphia, was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026, extending a decade-long run on the list. She also earned repeat placement on the publication’s Top 100 and Top 50 women attorney lists as her firm continues to handle medical malpractice, birth injury, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Why it matters: - Villari’s latest Super Lawyers recognition underscores a long-running reputation in Pennsylvania personal injury and medical malpractice work. - Repeat placement on multiple Top 100 and Top 50 lists signals sustained peer recognition in a crowded field. - The recognition can matter for clients weighing experience, trial record and visibility when choosing counsel for high-stakes injury claims.

What happened: - Heidi G. Villari was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026, her 10th consecutive year on the list since 2017. - Villari was also named to the Top 100: 2026 Philadelphia Super Lawyers and the Top 100: 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. - Villari again made the Top 50: 2026 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. - The Villari Firm, PLLC is based in Philadelphia and represents clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The details: - Super Lawyers selections are based on peer nominations, independent research and evaluation across professional achievement indicators. - Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are selected each year. - Villari has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1998 and is also admitted in New Jersey. - Her practice focuses on catastrophic injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. - Villari started her career defending clients against personal injury claims, and that background informs her current case strategy. - Villari has said that understanding how insurers and institutional defendants assess exposure helps shape her discovery, negotiation and trial preparation. - Villari has recovered up to $135 million in settlements and awards over her career. - Notable results include a $20 million settlement in a brain-damaged baby case. - Notable results also include an $11 million jury award for a woman who suffered a vaginal tear during labor and delivery. - Villari secured a $9.75 million settlement for a man left completely blind after surgery. - Villari obtained an $8 million verdict after a helicopter crash case she tried to a jury. - More recently, Villari resolved a leg injury case for $4 million and a neck fusion claim for $1.95 million. - Villari holds an Avvo "Excellent" rating. - Villari earned her law degree from Widener University Delaware Law School.

Between the lines: - The combination of peer-based recognition and large verdicts positions Villari as both a litigator and a visible figure in plaintiff-side injury law. - Her service roles on bar and disciplinary bodies suggest influence beyond casework. - The repeated honors on the Top 100 and women attorney lists point to durable standing, not a one-time breakout.

What's next: - The Villari Firm will continue handling medical malpractice, birth injury, catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters from its office at 258 S. 11th Street in Philadelphia. - Prospective clients can contact the firm at 215-372-8889 or through the firm’s website to discuss a potential claim. - Villari’s professional memberships include the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Justinian Society. - Her service history includes the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association board, the Disciplinary Board of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, judge pro tempore work and continuing legal education teaching.