Margolis Edelstein

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  • Established in 1900
  • Firm Size 124

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    4.7/5.0 (299)
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About this firm

Since 1955, Margolis Edelstein has forged the diverse talents of many individuals into one of Pennsylvania's foremost law firms. In 1982, we expanded into New Jersey. Our practice includes many areas of law, however we specialize in defense litigation. While we practice on a regular basis in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Harrisburg, and in New Jersey, we frequently take the leading role in defending and/or monitoring complex cases for our clients throughout the United States.

Our firm is primarily a civil trial firm with special emphasis in the areas of Insurance Defense, Municipal, Environmental, Workers Compensation and Liability Claims.

With innovative, flexible, cost effective and consistent representation, we provide the aggressive, efficient and successful counsel our clients expect.

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Areas of Practice (18)

  • Defense Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Environmental Law
  • Toxic Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Civil Rights
  • Municipal Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Railroad Litigation
  • Admiralty Law
  • Maritime Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Complex Multi-District Litigation
  • Major Subrogation
  • Corporate Law
  • Business Insurance

People (124)

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Samuel Johnson
Associate
No Reviews
Philadelphia, PA

Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Real Estate

Michael E. Lang: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Michael E. Lang
Partner
4.6
16 Reviews
Beaver, PA , 
Philadelphia, PA
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Automobile & Trucking, Construction Law, General Liability, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Subrogation, Toxic Tort/Environmental View More

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Mary Lou Maierhofer: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Mary Lou Maierhofer
Partner
4.9
9 Reviews
Hollidaysburg, PA , 
Philadelphia, PA
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Automobile & Trucking, Construction Law, General Liability, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Labor & Employment, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Public Entity & Civil Rights View More

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Michael M. Badowski: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Michael M. Badowski
Partner
5.0
Camp Hill, PA , 
Philadelphia, PA
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Healthcare & Senior Living, Professional Liability

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James E. Huggett: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
James E. Huggett
Partner
4.2
18 Reviews
Philadelphia, PA , 
Wilmington, DE
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Bankruptcy, Business and Shareholder Services, Employment and Labor Law View More

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Jason M. English: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Jason M. English
Partner
No Reviews
Pittsburgh, PA

General Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Tort/Environmental View More

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Dennis J. Geis, Jr.: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Dennis J. Geis, Jr.
Partner
4.5
24 Reviews
Philadelphia, PA , 
Pittsburgh, PA
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Automobile & Trucking, Construction Law, General Liability, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Subrogation, Toxic Tort/Environmental View More

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Rolf E. Kroll: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Rolf E. Kroll
Partner
5.0
Camp Hill, PA , 
Philadelphia, PA
+ 1 more

Automobile & Trucking, Construction Law, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Labor & Employment, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Public Entity & Civil Rights View More

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (299 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Carol Ann Murphy by a Founder on 01/24/25 in Premises Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Carol Ann Murphy by a Founder on 01/24/25 in Litigation

    Carol Ann has, for many years, been a formidable and fair litigator. She exhibits high competency, excellence and ethics. I offer my highest recommendation without reservation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Carol Ann Murphy by a Senior Attorney on 01/24/25 in Insurance

    Carol Ann Murphy is an excellant, experienced and knowledgeable attorney and would highly recommend her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Attorney on 12/19/24 in Insurance

    Richard is an experienced litigator. I know him to be very qualified and knowledgeable of the areas of law of insurance litigation and self-insured businesses.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Attorney on 11/25/24 in Professional Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Associate on 09/25/24 in Products Liability

    Jake is a wonderful attorney. He works so hard and prioritizes the needs and expectations of his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Associate on 09/25/24 in Products Liability

    Jacob and I were both associates for a NY-based firm. Although we work in different jurisdictions, Jacob was my go-to person for questions on East Coast matters. He was incredibly knowledgeable about our area of practice, our clients, and the law.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Attorney on 09/24/24 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Attorney on 09/20/24 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Attorney on 09/20/24 in Products Liability

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Diversity

Our firm has been committed to developing a work environment which reflects the world in which we live. As a full service firm, we have the privilege of working with a diverse and varied client base and we are keenly aware of the positive results a stimulating culture within our organization can have upon the staff, associates and partners which make up Margolis Edelstein. We have always encouraged an open and inclusive environment.

We recognize, share and support our clients' commitment to diversity and our firm will continue to strive to maintain and further develop a rich, multi-cultural environment.

Bar Registry

  • Civil Trial Practice

  • Environmental Law

  • Insurance Defense

Location

  • Philadelphia, PA
    The Curtis Center , 170 S. Independence Mall W., Suite 400E
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
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