Atty. Barry A. Kronthal
Barry A. Kronthal was a founding member of the Harrisburg law firm Badowski, Banko, Kroll, Kronthal and Baker, which merged with Margolis Edelstein in 2000.
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Barry A. Kronthal is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989), United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1990), United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1990), and United States District Court, Northern District of New York (1994). Educated at Dickinson School of Law, Penn State University (J.D., 1989) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Cumberland County Bar Association •Dauphin County Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barry A. Kronthal was a founding member of the Harrisburg law firm Badowski, Banko, Kroll, Kronthal and Baker, which merged with Margolis Edelstein in 2000
- Barry has represented clients in trials, arbitrations and mediations in more than 35 Pennsylvania counties, as well as in federal trial and appellate courts
- The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee asked Barry to testify about tort reform legislation, and he frequently lectures to insurance companies and trade groups about litigation and civil procedure
- Honors •BV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Articles & Publications Workers’ Compensation Immunity and the Exceptions Thereto Municipal Liability Tree Roots and Sidewalk Slips and Falls Defending Federal and State Malicious Prosecution Claims Against Retailers Speaking Engagements •“Defending Restaurant Losses in Pennsylvania” Client presentation, October 2025 (Duncansville, PA) •Controlling e-Discovery Costs Defensibly” CLM Alliance Claims College, September 2024 (Austin, TX) •“Venue, Removal & Forum Non Conveniens: Escaping the Nation’s #1 Judicial Hellhole” PAMIC, May 2024 (Lancaster, PA) •“Claims Handling 101” February 2024 •“Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process” CLM Claims College, School of Professional Lines, August 2023 (Baltimore, MD) •Testimony on tort reform legislation, Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee •“Trucking Litigation and DOT Regulations in Pennsylvania,” Lorman Education Services (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) •“Indemnity Issues in Pennsylvania,” (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) •“Pharmacy Liability” (Chicago, Illinois) •“Handling Surety Bond Claims” (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) •“Pennsylvania Law and Procedure” (Portland Oregon) •“Pennsylvania Tort Law and Defense Litigation Issues” (Syracuse, New York) •“Defense of Underinsured & Uninsured Claims” (Syracuse, New York) •“Indemnity Issues” (Syracuse, New York) •“Fair Share Act” (Portland Oregon) Client Testimonials “Exceptional work done by Barry Kronthal” “Thanks to you and Barry for your kindness and patience during this matter.” “You were always timely, you always returned our calls, answered our many questions...” “I believe the fact we prevailed in this lawsuit, which could have resulted in a large settlement, is primarily due to Barry’s experience and expertise.” News & Case Results Defense Secures Summary Judgment in Cumberland County, PA Premises Liability Action Attorneys from Three Offices Co-Present on Venue Considerations in Defending Liability Claims 6 Margolis Edelstein Attorneys Present at PAMIC’s 2024 Claims Summit Congratulations to Harrisburg Partner Barry Kronthal, Esq. in Limiting Bar Fight Fall-Out Harrisburg Partner, Barry A. Kronthal, Esq., Prevails in York County on Behalf of Municipality
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry A. Kronthal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Barry A. Kronthal is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Barry A. Kronthal is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Barry A. Kronthal is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Barry A. Kronthal is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Barry A. Kronthal is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 Philadelphia 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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