Atty. Chris Thagard
Chris Thagard is an Associate in the Philadelphia office, specializing in insurance litigation. With over nine years of courtroom experience, Chris began his legal career in indigent criminal defense.
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Chris Thagard is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2014) and Pennsylvania (2020). Educated at Louisiana State University-Paul M. Hebert Law Center J.D. (—) and University of Alabama B.S. (—). Active member of Philadelphia Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Thagard is an Associate in the Philadelphia office, specializing in insurance litigation
- With over nine years of courtroom experience, Chris began his legal career in indigent criminal defense
- For more than seven years, he worked at the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office in Birmingham, Alabama, before relocating to Philadelphia
- As a public defender in Alabama, Chris handled a wide range of cases, from misdemeanor offenses to homicides, trying cases before judges and juries
- During this time, he developed a practice approach grounded in thorough trial preparation and a deep commitment to mastering the law
- His dedication led to favorable outcomes for his clients, including a defense verdict in a complex felony trial after less than a day of jury deliberations
- Chris continued to build on his legal expertise as a trial attorney with the Defenders Association of Philadelphia for over two years, representing clients in a broad array of felony cases at trials and motion hearings
- An avid reader and writer, Chris brings his passion for legal analysis to his work as an associate at Margolis Edelstein
- Articles & Publications Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Co-Employee Immunity Under the Workers’ Compensation Act News & Case Results Venue Transfer Granted in Philadelphia Premises Liability Action Against Country Club Arbitration Victory in Philadelphia County Rear-End Motor Vehicle Case - Limited Tort Election Upheld Summary Judgment Secured in Philadelphia Slip and Fall Case Negligence Claim Against Pedestrian Dismissed with Prejudice
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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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