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Caitlin Dryden Groeber
Caitlin Dryden Groeber

Caitlin Dryden Groeber

Associate Attorney

Caitlin Dryden-Groeber is an associate attorney at Friedman Schuman Layser, where she focuses her practice on plaintiff medical malpractice, civil litigation, and catastrophic injury cases. She represents individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries or loss as a result of medical negligence, work related accidents, significant motor vehicle collisions, and defective commercial and consumer products. Caitlin is also a VA-accredited attorney, specializing in veterans’ benefits claims and skillfully advocating for those who have served our country. Caitlin handles cases throughout Pennsylvania.

Caitlin is known for being a relentless and steady advocate for her clients, always providing the trusted guidance they need when facing challenging legal matters. From the initial consultation through resolution, Caitlin takes the necessary time to understand her clients’ concerns, provide thoughtful counsel, and stand firmly by their side as she pursues the best possible outcome on their behalf.

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Prior to entering civil practice, Caitlin served as a prosecutor, gaining extensive courtroom experience while serving as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials across both criminal and civil dockets. Her experience in the courtroom, combined with her understanding of complex legal issues, allows Caitlin to approach each case with confidence and a commitment to effective advocacy.

Caitlin is a graduate of the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where she graduated with honors after completing her undergraduate degree at Lebanon Valley College. While obtaining her law degree, Caitlin served as a member of Drexel Law Review, the Drexel Law Trial Team, and the Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic. Her dedication to justice and advocacy is reflected in her published works, including articles addressing the legal challenges faced by first responders with PTSD.

Caitlin is recognized as a Best Lawyer: Ones To Watch honoree and a Main Line Today Top Lawyer, distinctions awarded to attorneys who demonstrate professional excellence in their respective practice areas.

Deeply committed to serving her community, Caitlin serves as President on the Board of Directors of her local volunteer fire company. In this role, she directs the organization’s executive administration, financial operations, and community engagement. While she does not respond to active fire calls, Caitlin plays an important role in ensuring the station remains legally compliant, well-equipped, and prepared to serve the local community. Caitlin resides in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with her husband and daughter.

Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims
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Education

  • Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, J.D.
  • Lebanon Valley College, B.A.
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Honors and Awards:

  • Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch, 2027
  • Main Line Today Top Lawyer, 2025-2026
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Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Montgomery Bar Association Leadership Academy
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Bucks County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyer Division
  • Pennsylvania Association of Justice Women Trial Lawyers
  • Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association
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Classes/Seminars:

  • Legal and Legislative Issues in First Responder Mental Health, Center for Public Safety Excellence Conference, 2023
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Published Works:

  • Putting Mental Health on the Frontline: Why Mental Injuries in First Responders Should be Covered Through Workers’ Compensation, Drexel Law Review, 2020
  • “Legal and Legislative Issues in Public Safety Contexts, Chapter 6, Part V, First Responder Mental Health: A Clinician’s Guide, First Responder Community, 2024 (co-authored)
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Noteworthy Settlements/Verdicts:

  • Pre-Suit Insurance Settlement for Firefighter’s Widow: Successfully recovered owed insurance benefits through a confidential pre-suit settlement on behalf of the widow of a firefighter who had been wrongfully denied coverage
  • Securing Lifetime Benefits & Back Pay for Injured Veteran: Achieved a complete victory for a veteran injured during active service, securing a retroactive back-pay award and full disability benefits
  • Agent Orange Exposure Victory for Surviving Widow: Successfully represented the widow of a Vietnam War veteran who passed away from Agent Orange-related cancer, cutting through administrative hurdles to secure continuous lifetime survivor benefits and substantial retroactive back pay
  • Complex Service-Connected Death Claim for Surviving Widow: Overcame significant evidentiary challenges to secure lifetime benefits, back pay, and ancillary services for the widow of a veteran who succumbed to a heart condition, ultimately proving that his fatal condition was directly aggravated by service-connected PTSD and physical decline
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    N/A Caitlin Dryden Groeber

    Caitlin Dryden-Groeber is an associate attorney at Friedman Schuman Layser, where she focuses her practice on plaintiff medical malpractice, civil litigation, and catastrophic injury cases. She represents individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries or loss as a result of medical negligence, work related accidents, significant motor vehicle collisions, and defective commercial and consumer products. Caitlin is also a VA-accredited attorney, specializing in veterans’ benefits claims and skillfully advocating for those who have served our country. Caitlin handles cases throughout Pennsylvania.

    Caitlin is known for being a relentless and steady advocate for her clients, always providing the trusted guidance they need when facing challenging legal matters. From the initial consultation through resolution, Caitlin takes the necessary time to understand her clients’ concerns, provide thoughtful counsel, and stand firmly by their side as she pursues the best possible outcome on their behalf.

    Caitlin Dryden Groeber

    Friedman Schuman Layser