Margolis Edelstein - Philadelphia, PA
Premier Defense Litigation Firm for Over Half a Century
For more than fifty years, Margolis Edelstein has been a leading trial and litigation defense law firm, providing exceptional legal representation to clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. 🏛️ From our flagship office in Philadelphia, we have built a sterling reputation as the go-to firm for insurers, self-insured entities, businesses, and governmental bodies facing complex legal challenges. Our mission is to deliver aggressive, cost-effective, and results-oriented defense strategies. We are trial lawyers at our core, always prepared to take a case to verdict to protect our clients' interests. We combine the resources and experience of a large firm with the personalized service and efficiency of a boutique practice.
A Broad Spectrum of Defense Litigation Expertise
At Margolis Edelstein, our practice is exclusively focused on defense litigation. This singular dedication allows us to provide an unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience in defending against a wide variety of claims. Our attorneys are leaders in their respective fields, working collaboratively to provide a formidable defense in every case we handle. 🤝
- Accident and Injury Defense Lawyers: We are a powerhouse in casualty litigation, defending clients in cases involving automobile liability, premises liability (slip and fall), product liability, and construction accidents. We meticulously investigate every claim to mitigate exposure and protect our clients from unwarranted liability.
- Professional Liability Defense: Our firm provides a robust defense for professionals facing malpractice claims. This includes defending doctors and hospitals in complex medical malpractice cases, as well as representing lawyers, architects, and engineers.
- Workers' Compensation Defense Lawyers: We represent employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers' compensation claims, fighting to ensure the law is applied fairly and to prevent fraudulent claims.
- Employment and Labor Law Defense: We defend employers against a wide range of claims, including workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment, providing strategic counsel to protect the workplace from legal disputes.
- Catastrophic Loss and Emergency Response: Our 24/7 Emergency Response Team is available to be on-site immediately following a catastrophic event, such as a major trucking accident or industrial disaster, to manage the investigation and preserve critical evidence.
Your Trusted Partners in Risk Management
We are more than just litigators; we are trusted partners in risk management. ⚖️ Our attorneys are consistently recognized for their excellence with honors such as AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and selections to Super Lawyers. We work closely with our clients to understand their business and provide proactive counsel to help them avoid litigation before it starts. When litigation is unavoidable, you can be confident that our battle-tested trial lawyers are in your corner. Contact us to learn how our experience and dedication can protect you. 📞
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic Old City district of Center City Philadelphia, directly overlooking Washington Square Park and steps from Independence Mall.
Building Location
This is The Curtis (historically known as The Curtis Center), a monumental 12-story Beaux-Arts brick and limestone building constructed in 1910. The building takes up an entire city block and is famous for housing the magnificent Dream Garden glass-mosaic mural by Maxfield Parrish and Louis Comfort Tiffany in its lobby.
Parking Details
The building features a 300-space on-site parking garage. In addition, visitors can find paid public parking at several adjacent structures, such as the Hopkinson House Garage or nearby surface parking lots.
Public Transit
Served by SEPTA Route 47 (Fern Rock TC); nearest stop is at North 7th Street & Walnut Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic building through the grand entrance on South Independence Mall West. Pass the famous Dream Garden mosaic in the lobby, check in with the 24-hour concierge desk, and take the passenger elevators up to Suite 400E on the 4th floor.