Barry A. Kronthal

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Barry A. Kronthal: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
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Biography

Barry A. Kronthal was a founding member of the Harrisburg law firm Badowski, Banko, Kroll, Kronthal and Baker, which merged with Margolis Edelstein in 2000. Barry has represented clients in trials, arbitrations and mediations in more than 35 Pennsylvania counties, as well as in federal trial and appellate courts.

The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee asked Barry to testify about tort reform legislation, and he frequently lectures to insurance companies and trade groups about litigation and civil procedure.

Honors

•BV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated

Articles & Publications

Workers’ Compensation Immunity and the Exceptions Thereto

Municipal Liability Tree Roots and Sidewalk Slips and Falls

Defending Federal and State Malicious Prosecution Claims Against Retailers

Speaking Engagements

•“Defending Restaurant Losses in Pennsylvania” Client presentation, October 2025 (Duncansville, PA)
•Controlling e-Discovery Costs Defensibly” CLM Alliance Claims College, September 2024 (Austin, TX)
•“Venue, Removal & Forum Non Conveniens: Escaping the Nation’s #1 Judicial Hellhole” PAMIC, May 2024 (Lancaster, PA)
•“Claims Handling 101” February 2024
•“Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process” CLM Claims College, School of Professional Lines, August 2023 (Baltimore, MD)
•Testimony on tort reform legislation, Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee
•“Trucking Litigation and DOT Regulations in Pennsylvania,” Lorman Education Services (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
•“Indemnity Issues in Pennsylvania,” (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
•“Pharmacy Liability” (Chicago, Illinois)
•“Handling Surety Bond Claims” (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
•“Pennsylvania Law and Procedure” (Portland Oregon)
•“Pennsylvania Tort Law and Defense Litigation Issues” (Syracuse, New York)
•“Defense of Underinsured & Uninsured Claims” (Syracuse, New York)
•“Indemnity Issues” (Syracuse, New York)
•“Fair Share Act” (Portland Oregon)

Client Testimonials

“Exceptional work done by Barry Kronthal”

“Thanks to you and Barry for your kindness and patience during this matter.”

“You were always timely, you always returned our calls, answered our many questions...”

“I believe the fact we prevailed in this lawsuit, which could have resulted in a large settlement, is primarily due to Barry’s experience and expertise.”

News & Case Results

Attorneys from Three Offices Co-Present on Venue Considerations in Defending Liability Claims

6 Margolis Edelstein Attorneys Present at PAMIC’s 2024 Claims Summit

Congratulations to Harrisburg Partner Barry Kronthal, Esq. in Limiting Bar Fight Fall-Out

Harrisburg Partner, Barry A. Kronthal, Esq., Prevails in York County on Behalf of Municipality

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Automobile & Trucking
  • Construction Law
  • General Liability
  • Insurance Consulting
  • Labor & Employment
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers' Compensation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pittsburgh, B.A., 1985
Law School Attended:
Dickinson School of Law, Penn State University, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Pennsylvania; 1998, United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 1990, United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 1990, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1994, United States District Court, Northern District of New York
Memberships:

Professional Affiliations

•Pennsylvania Defense Institute
•Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
•Pennsylvania Bar Association
•Cumberland County Bar Association
•Dauphin County Bar Association

Birth Information:
Stamford, Connecticut, February 12, 1963
Reported Cases:
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS: Entzminger v. Redner's Market's, Inc. - Represented grocery store in slip & fall $1.7 million demand case involving Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, with an admittedly known leaking display that caused fall. After a 6 day trial obtained a unanimous defense verdict;; Kline v. Shockey - Represented a bouncer in a bar fight case with punitive damages. First Plaintiff had four back surgeries, with significant medical bill and loss of past and future wages claims, and the second Plaintiff sustained a closed head injury. Following a four day jury trial, the bouncer was absolved of all liability to the second Plaintiff, and was found liable to the first Plaintiff in the amount of $64.; Blakey v. Hellam Twp. - Represented a municipality against Plaintiff, the former wife of a York County Judge, under the Pennsylvania Storm Water Management Act and common law theories for water damage to her multi-million dollar horse farm. Following three days of trial, based upon motions as to the sufficiency of Plaintiff's causation expert, and an in camera examination of said expert, a motion for non-suit was granted.; Jones v. Cedar Hershey - Obtained summary judgment on behalf of landlord in trip & fall fall case due to lack of notice.; Fraley v. Boscov's - Obtained summary judgment on behalf of retailer in trip & fall case on the grounds that Plaintiff was unable to establish what caused her to fall.; Anderson v. Boscov's - Obtained summary judgment on behalf of retailer in malicious prosecution claim arising from shoplifting arrest.
ISLN:
905725770

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