Atty. Athena M. Dufour
Athena Dufour is an Associate Attorney at Margolis Edelstein whose legal practice focuses on insurance defense including general liability, products liability, premise liability, and motor vehicle accidents. Athena’s experience in the legal field began before law school when she worked as a litigation paralegal for a civil defense law firm in Richmond, Virginia.
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Athena M. Dufour is an Associate based in Beaver, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Virginia Pennsylvania United States District Court, Western District of PA (2021). Educated at University of Richmond J.D. (—) and University of Virginia B.A. (—). Serands clients in Beaver, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Athena Dufour is an Associate Attorney at Margolis Edelstein whose legal practice focuses on insurance defense including general liability, products liability, premise liability, and motor vehicle accidents
- Athena’s experience in the legal field began before law school when she worked as a litigation paralegal for a civil defense law firm in Richmond, Virginia
- While attending law school at the University of Richmond, Athena served as the Symposium Editor of the University of Richmond’s Law Review
- After graduating from law school, Athena clerked for the Honorable C.N
- Jenkins, Jr. and Bradley B. Cavedo in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia
- Pivoting to Pennsylvania, Athena then worked as an associate attorney at two mid-sized civil defense law firms where she gained valuable experience handling motor vehicle, premise liability, and products liability matters in various state and federal venues across the state
- Athena serves as a strong advocate for her clients, obtaining favorable outcomes for her clients both in and out of the courtroom, including multiple defense verdicts and successful motions practice
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beaver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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