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Colin Haviland

Partner, McEldrew Purtell

215-545-8800chaviland@mceldrewpurtell.com

1845 Walnut St
18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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Colin Haviland is a seasoned trial attorney with a record of success in high-profile cases. He leverages his experience for the McEldrew Purtell team in the fight to secure your and your family’s future well-being.

Lawdragon Honors

Honor Year Practice
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2026 FELA, Railroad, Toxic Tort

Prior to joining the firm, Haviland managed the School District of Philadelphia’s high-volume litigation practice overseeing practice areas including premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, civil rights matters, and complex commercial disputes. Before that, he worked as litigation counsel for the Pennsylvania Judiciary. He began his legal career as an intern and then attorney at the City of Philadelphia Law Department. Colin received both his undergraduate and law degrees from Temple University.

Haviland lives in Glenside, PA with his wife and family. He is an active member of his local soccer league as a coach and player. When he isn’t fighting for your fair compensation or chasing his kids around, you can usually find him working on carpentry projects in the garage.

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