Prominent Philly lawyer Leonard Hill, founder of Hill & Associates, passionately advocates for his clients. He is dedicated to fighting for justice and making sure that his clients receive fair compensation for the injuries they’ve suffered or, sadly, for a family member they’ve lost due to negligence. Hill & Associates has over 50 years of legal experience in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
“When I founded Hill & Associates in 1999, my goal was simple: to help people in their most difficult moments and hold those responsible for negligence and misconduct accountable,” Hill explains.
Leonard Hill’s career did not start in the practice of law but in education. After graduating from Morehouse College, he spent nearly a decade as a teacher in the inner-city teaching middle school. His students often faced many challenges, and he committed to teaching and uplifting them. During that time, he witnessed how much “advocacy and support could have on individuals and families.”
Hill’s hard work did not go unnoticed, and the New York Times recognized him for his efforts in the community. Hill was inspired to pursue law as a career by his time teaching because he understood that “everyone deserves a strong advocate.” His passion for advocacy while teaching is the same as he brings to his work as a personal injury attorney.
Hill’s focus is not only on winning settlements but also on holding large insurance companies accountable. These powerful companies use what Hill defines as “aggressive defense strategies,” such as delaying cases, not offering fair settlements, and denying claims. Insurance companies also have vast resources and teams of attorneys who work hard to refuse victims their rightful compensation. Hill battles these challenges by building strong cases that use expert testimony, comprehensive evidence, and any resources needed to win the case for his clients.
“My goal is to tell my client’s story—whether it’s to the insurance company, a trial judge, or a jury—so that everyone involved fully understands the extent of the injuries and the devastating impact these injuries have had in terms of pain, suffering, and life changes,” Hill explains.
Hill and his team do not treat their clients with a one-size-fits-all mentality. The law firm only takes on a limited number of cases yearly to provide its clients with the best, personalized care. Hill works closely with his clients, making sure they get the attention they need by honestly answering questions and promptly responding to their calls. Hill also ensures that his clients are aware of the status of their cases throughout the process.
“Our clients trust us not only to fight for their rights but also to listen to their needs and guide them through the legal process with care and understanding,” Hill says.
Hill’s determination to get justice for his clients is at the core of his fight to hold businesses, corporations, and individuals accountable for negligence and misconduct. When necessary, he will take those who have caused injury or death to trial to make sure that the clients of the law firm receive the maximum compensation allowed by the law. In one case, Hill won a $12.2 million settlement for the victim’s family, providing them with financial security and “a sense of justice and closure.”
“Ultimately, it’s our combination of legal prowess, trial experience, and personalized client care that sets us apart and enables us to secure the results our clients deserve,” Hill says.
