Atty. Michael A. Sosnowski
Mike Sosnowski is a partner in the firm’s Hollidaysburg office, concentrating his practice on complex, high-exposure medical negligence and general liability cases in Pennsylvania. With over 30 years of litigation experience, Mike is renowned for his expertise in representing a diverse array of health care professionals and facilities, including physicians, specialists, nurses, hospitals, practice groups, and other medical providers across all specialties.
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Michael A. Sosnowski is a Partner based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Their practice focuses on elder law and health care. Educated at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law J.D. (—) and Pennsylvania State University B.A. (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of American Bar Association Blair County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Hollidaysburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Sosnowski is a partner in the firm’s Hollidaysburg office, concentrating his practice on complex, high-exposure medical negligence and general liability cases in Pennsylvania
- With over 30 years of litigation experience, Mike is renowned for his expertise in representing a diverse array of health care professionals and facilities, including physicians, specialists, nurses, hospitals, practice groups, and other medical providers across all specialties
- In his medical negligence practice, Mike handles cases involving a wide range of medical disciplines
- His extensive experience covers every facet of medical and specialty practice, providing a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances involved in medical negligence litigation
- Mike also represents individuals, as well as local, regional, and national companies, in general and premises liability matters statewide
- His expertise includes fall accidents, defective conditions, negligent maintenance, and equipment accidents
- He routinely handles multi-party litigation involving catastrophic injuries
- In addition to his litigation practice, Mike provides risk management and strategic counseling to health care clients
- Throughout his career, Mike has lectured extensively throughout the state to health care providers on a variety of topics related to medical negligence and liability
- Before joining the firm, Mike served in various leadership roles, including managing a regional litigation law firm and the local office of a national law firm
- Speaking Engagements •“Medical-Legal Issues for Physician Assistants” Seminar for Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Seniors (December 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, November 2010, December 2011, November 2012, December 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) •“Medical-Legal Issues for Physical Therapists” Seminar for Saint Francis University Physical Therapy students (February 2018, April 2020, 2021, 2022, March 2023 and April 2024) •“Legal Ramifications of Inadequate Charting” UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital (October 2004) •“Medical Legal Charting” Indiana Regional Medical Center (February 2005) •“Alternative Dispute Resolution” Law Day Presentation, Hollidaysburg Catholic School 5th Grade (May 2007) •“Documentation for the Medical Staff- Doing it the Smart Way” Elk Regional Health Center Medical Staff (May 2007) •“EMTALA- A Primer for Medical Staff (or How to Keep the Government out of the Hospital)” Elk Regional Health Center Medical Staff (March 2008) •“Effective Documentation” Elk Regional Health Center Medical Staff (September 2008) •“Falls in Hospital Facilities- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital (October 2009) •“Matters of Consent” Elk Regional Health Center Medical Staff (November 2012) •“Saying ‘I’m Sorry’- A Doctor’s Legal Guide to the Benevolent Gesture Act” Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (June 2014) •“Uterine Morcellation- Definitely a Risk to Manage” Satellite Presentation to Obstetrical and Risk Professionals (June 2014) •“Effective Documentation” Elk Regional Health Center Medical Staff (September 2014) •“Medical-Legal Issues” Nursing Inservice- Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (June 2015) •“Informed Consent” Ground Rounds- Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (August 2015) •“Involuntary Commitment- the Emergency Room Guide” Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (February 2016)
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Hollidaysburg 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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