Michael E. Lang

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Michael E. Lang: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Partner Michael Lang concentrates his practice on insurance defense litigation, representing insurance companies and their insureds in state and federal courts across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. His experience spans cases of varying complexity, from rear-end auto accidents to catastrophic loss and death cases. Throughout his 35+ year career, Mike has successfully tried over 100 jury trials on behalf of his clients.

Mike’s defense work encompasses a wide range of personal injury lawsuits, including those involving automobile accidents, property loss, product liability, premises liability, construction accidents, construction defects, commercial vehicle accidents, bad faith lawsuits, and insurance coverage disputes. He represents clients across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and construction.

Mike also has significant experience handling complex auto and trucking litigation, including intersection accidents, pedestrian accidents, multi-car highway accidents, bad faith disputes, and cases involving limited tort. His premises liability practice includes defending clients in matters such as slip and falls, sidewalk defects, negligent property maintenance, assault or inadequate security, and ATV and UTV accidents.

In addition to personal injury defense, Mike represents individuals as well as local, regional, and national companies in breach of warranty matters and claims for violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Mike also has extensive experience defending clients in defamation cases, successfully representing individuals, businesses, and public figures against claims of libel and slander.

Prior to joining Margolis Edelstein, Mike was a shareholder with Malone Middleman, P.C., and an associate with Sharlock, Repcheck & Mahler.

Honors

•AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated

Client Testimonials

“I cannot thank you enough for all of your professional efforts and personal kindness.”

“Overall, outstanding work all around.”

“Mike’s assistance, patience, and guidance made us well prepared for trial.”

“A credit to your professionalism, expertise, and courtroom demeanor. All of us on the jury were impressed.”

News & Case Results

Defense Verdict in Auto Dealership Fraud Case in Beaver County, PA

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Plaintiff’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Pittsburgh Jury Returns Defense Verdict for Pizza Shop in Assault Case

Admitted Liability MVA, 1M Demand, $20,000 Verdict

Statute of Limitations Defense Successful in Beaver County Motor Vehicle Case

Western PA Defense Verdict - Missing Handrail, Lacerated Kidney Injury - Nine Minute Deliberation

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Automobile & Trucking
  • Construction Law
  • General Liability
  • Insurance Consulting
  • Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Subrogation
  • Toxic Tort/Environmental

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
John Carroll University, B.A., 1986
Law School Attended:
Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1997, West Virginia
Memberships:

Professional Affiliations

•Pennsylvania Defense Institute
•Beaver County Bar Association
•Allegheny County Bar Association
•West Virginia Bar Association

Birth Information:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1964
Reported Cases:
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS: Lancer Insurance Co. vs. VIP Limousine Service et. al. - Insurance carrier declined coverage to a commercial client whose employee had been involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident. Carrier filed a declaratory judgment action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. A motion for summary judgment was filed on behalf of the carrier, which was granted by the District Court. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the summary judgment.; McCloskey vs. Young - Plaintiff claimed that defendants were negligently target-shooting on the defendant's property and that a ricochet struck plaintiff, causing a permanent injury to plaintiff's right hand. Plaintiff was an assembly-line worker who claimed total disability. After a four-day trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of all defendants.; Dunn vs. Beattie - Plaintiff riding motorcycle claimed that defendant pulled out from a stop sign into his path, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle and crash. Plaintiff claimed a fractured leg and a back injury, which permanently disabled him from his work as a plumber. After a three-day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.; Fye vs. Leo - Plaintiff claimed to have tripped and fallen while entering defendant's auto body repair shop. Plaintiff claimed that as a result of her fall, she sustained a permanent injury. The jury returned a defense verdict after a three-day trial.; Ward vs. Grice - Plaintiff, a contractor, was building a deck on defendant's home. Plaintiff borrowed a ladder from defendant while doing the work. Plaintiff fell from the ladder and claimed that defendant provided him with a defective ladder. Plaintiff presented expert testimony that the ladder was defective. Defense tried the case without an expert to counter plaintiff's expert, yet prevailed with a defense verdict after a three-day trial.; Moss vs. Aikens - Defendant was the owner of a residential rental property. Plaintiff, a visitor at the rental property, claimed she slipped and fell because of a defective condition in the yard. After a three-day trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, after defendant established that no defective condition existed on the property.; Thompson vs. Espey - Plaintiff claimed she was exiting her vehicle in a gas station parking lot when she was struck by a boat that was being towed by defendant. Defendant established that the accident could not have possibly occurred as plaintiff described, and the jury returned a defense verdict.; Zitney vs. Appalachian Timber Products - Plaintiffs were the owners of a home that sat on more than 10 acres of land. Most of the land was wooded. Plaintiffs claimed that defendant negligently timbered the property without permission from plaintiffs. Before the case was turned over to the insurance carrier, a default judgment had been entered against the defendant for $71,000. Ultimately, the default judgment was opened and the case proceeded to trial, resulting in a verdict for the defendant after a weeklong trial.
ISLN:
905642435

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (16 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/01/13 in Defense Litigation

    Mike is one of the smartest and fairest lawyers I have ever met.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/10/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Mike is an excellent attorney who understands the legal issues in personal injury law, he's very honest and is always prepared.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/01/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mike is a great lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/30/13 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/13 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/17/13 in Personal Injury

    We recently litigated a case through verdict. Mike is a top flight litigator and represented his client's interests well.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 01/17/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 01/16/13 in Products Liability Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/16/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/24/13 in Civil Litigation

    He is an excellent trial lawyer and very hard worker. I have tried cases in opposition to him and he has done very well.

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