Atty. James R. Kahn
James R. Kahn has over 45 years of litigation experience, particularly in professional liability, representing attorneys, physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, nurses and other medical practitioners and institutions in liability and credentialing matters.
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James R. Kahn is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, elder law, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1979), Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1979), and New Jersey (1985). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1978) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Kahn has over 45 years of litigation experience, particularly in professional liability, representing attorneys, physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, nurses and other medical practitioners and institutions in liability and credentialing matters
- Mr. Kahn has served as an expert witness in legal malpractice and legal practice matters nationwide
- He has also represented companies and individuals in employment, civil rights, real estate, estates, contract, collection and business disputes
- Mr. Kahn is experienced with insurance litigation, and products liability and general personal injury matters
- He counsels companies about arbitration agreements and releases
- Honors •AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated •Pennsylvania Super Lawyers •Civil Trial Advocate Certification, National Board of Trial Advocacy •Young Leadership Award, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia •Stella Moore Award, Philadelphia Dance Alliance Articles & Publications Selected Topics in Pennsylvania Legal Malpractice and Liability Law Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law Proceeds Intercept Act Creates New Hurdle for Payments in Injury Cases Speaking Engagements •“Rules of Professional Conduct Impacting Litigators,” Legal Intelligencer •“Medical Malpractice from the Defense Perspective,” American College of Chiropractic Consultants •“Defending Claims by Bankruptcy Trustees Against Law Firms,” American Conference Institute •“Avoiding Legal Malpractice,” Pennsylvania Bar Association •“Medical Malpractice Crisis in Pennsylvania,” Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel •“Governor’s Task Force on Medical Malpractice,” Jeanes Hospital surgeons •“Dental Malpractice,” Aon Risk Services •“Tax Advantages in Settlements,” Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers •“Case Management Techniques,” Philadelphia Bar Association •“Medical Malpractice,” Philadelphia Pain Society •“Premises Liability,” American Society for Industrial Security •“Mental Health and the Law - Malpractice Issues,” Medical Education Services •“Procedural Due Process in Land Planning and Regulation,” ALI-ABA •“Tax Consequences in Personal Injury Actions,” Chapter 38A, Damages in Tort Actions •Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Practice Manual Chapter on Replevin Actions •“In Accordance with a Constitutional Plan: Procedural Due Process and Zoning Decisions,” Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly •“Legalese” column, Greater Philadelphia M.D
- News •“Proceeds Intercept Act Creates New Hurdle for Payments in Injury Cases” •“Defining the Scope of Representation,” Harmonie Group website •“Discharging Liability After Client Discharge,” Harmonie Group website •“Utilizing Trusts in P.I
- Settlements,” The Legal Intelligencer •“Tax Strategies in Settlements,” Trial •“Ensure Tax Advantages in Case Settlements” Trial •“Curbside Consults,” Practical Neurology and Practical Dermatology •“Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law” •“Selected Topics in Pennsylvania Legal Malpractice and Liability Law” •“Proceeds Intercept Act Creates New Hurdle for Payments in Injury Cases” Client Testimonials “The best professional customer service I’ve ever encountered was from you and your firm.” “My many thanks to all of you for your hard and brilliant work
- Again, job well done.” “Thank you for all of the excellent hard work.” “We couldn’t have had better counsel - creative, determined, fearless.” “I am amazed at your knowledge and talent in what you do.” “As a result of Mr. Kahn’s efforts, we were voluntarily dismissed from the case earlier this year.” Civic & Community Activities •International Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies (board chair) •Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (past board chair) •Schuylkill River Development Council, Inc. (founder and past secretary) •Philadelphia Dance Alliance (past board president) •Co-Chair of founding board of Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies News & Case Results 12 Attorneys Named to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists Non-Suit Granted in Philadelphia Legal Malpractice Trial, Ending 18 Years of Litigation Congratulations to Our 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Congratulations to the Margolis Edelstein 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
- Residential Mortgage, Breach of Contract - Defense Verdict Summary Judgment for Mental Health Facility in Claim Involving Suicide by a Juvenile Philadelphia partner James R. Kahn obtains a nonsuit in Philadelphia state court on behalf of a major teaching hospital Philadelphia partner James R. Kahn obtains a defense verdict in Philadelphia state court on behalf of an orthopedic surgeon Philadelphia partner James R. Kahn obtains a nonsuit in Philadelphia state court on behalf of an obstetrician Philadelphia partner James R. Kahn obtains a $1.7 million verdict Philadelphia partner James R. Kahn obtains a defense verdict in federal court in Philadelphia on behalf of an ophthalmologist Summary Judgment for Mental Health Facility Successful Summary Judgment
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Kahn 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.
James R. Kahn is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James R. Kahn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James R. Kahn is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
James R. Kahn is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James R. Kahn is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
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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