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

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Samuel Johnson
Associate
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Philadelphia, PA

Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Real Estate

Jason M. English: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Jason M. English
Partner
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Pittsburgh, PA

General Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Tort/Environmental 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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Jeffrey E. Havran: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Jeffrey E. Havran
Partner
3.3
3 Reviews
Scranton, PA

Automobile & Trucking, General Liability, Insurance Consulting, Products Liability, Professional Liability View More

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Christopher J. Gonnella
Partner
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Berkeley Heights, NJ

Commercial Law, Construction Law, General Liability, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Professional Liability View More

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Krista M. Reale: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
Krista M. Reale
Partner
4.6
20 Reviews
Wilmington, DE

Automobile & Trucking, Commercial Law, Construction Law, General Liability, Insurance Consulting, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Labor & Employment, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Toxic Tort/Environmental View More

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Michael A. Sosnowski
Partner
2.9
Hollidaysburg, PA

Automobile & Trucking, General Liability, Healthcare & Senior Living View More

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James H. Brown, Jr.: Attorney with Margolis Edelstein
James H. Brown, Jr.
Partner
4.4
Philadelphia, PA

Automobile & Trucking, Construction Law, General Liability, Healthcare & Senior Living, Hospitality & Retail, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Subrogation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (299 reviews)

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Founder on 09/16/24 in Professional Liability

    Richard is an experienced knowledgeable attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Founder on 09/16/24 in Insurance

    Richard is an experienced knowledgeable attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Partner on 09/16/24 in Products Liability

    Jacob is hard working, intelligent and ethical. He cares about his clients and his cases, as well as his co-workers. I would not hesitate to give Jacob the highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Attorney on 09/06/24 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Attorney on 09/06/24 in Products Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Attorney on 09/06/24 in Products Liability

    Jacob is the consummate professional to work with and as an adversary.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Jacob F. Kratt by a Associate on 09/06/24 in Products Liability

    I had the pleasure of working with Jacob early on in my career as an associate. He was unfailingly patient, encouraging and professional. He consistently made time to review documents with me and provided valuable feedback that I still use today. I w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Attorney on 08/27/24 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Attorney on 08/27/24 in Insurance

    Richard Ostriak is one of the most technically savvy attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to litigate a case with. He is often able to consider angles in defending a client that are overlooked by other counsel, making him a vital part of any defen... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Richard F. Ostriak by a Attorney on 08/27/24 in Insurance

    Rich is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing. When I first started out I went to him for all of my legal questions, he taught me a lot! His knowledge and experience is next to none!

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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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