Barry A. Kronthal

Over the course of his career, Barry has tried and resolved cases in more than 35 Pennsylvania counties, as well as in both federal trial and appellate courts. His practice is grounded in courtroom advocacy and strategic case evaluation, with a strong track record of securing favorable outcomes in cases involving significant damages exposure. His results include defense verdicts in high-value slip-and-fall matters, favorable jury outcomes in multi-plaintiff injury cases, and dispositive rulings on causation and liability issues in complex negligence disputes.

Barry has achieved notable success in both jury trials and pre-trial motion practice. His case results include a unanimous defense verdict in a multi-day jury trial involving a complex slip-and-fall claim with alleged serious neurological injury, multiple summary judgments in premises liability and malicious prosecution matters, and a court-granted nonsuit in a stormwater and property damage case involving contested expert causation testimony.

In addition to his litigation practice, Barry is active in the broader legal and insurance defense community. He has testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee on tort reform legislation and frequently lectures to insurance carriers and industry groups on civil procedure, litigation strategy, and risk management issues affecting commercial and transportation-related claims.

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

• Defense Secures Summary Judgment in Cumberland County, PA Premises Liability Action

• 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