Atty. Michael E. Lang
Partner Michael Lang concentrates his practice on insurance defense litigation, representing insurance companies and their insureds in state and federal courts across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. His experience spans cases of varying complexity, from rear-end auto accidents to catastrophic loss and death cases.
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Michael E. Lang is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1997). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •Beaver County Bar Association •Allegheny County Bar Association •West Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Partner Michael Lang concentrates his practice on insurance defense litigation, representing insurance companies and their insureds in state and federal courts across Pennsylvania and West Virginia
- His experience spans cases of varying complexity, from rear-end auto accidents to catastrophic loss and death cases
- Throughout his 35+ year career, Mike has successfully tried over 100 jury trials on behalf of his clients
- Mike’s defense work encompasses a wide range of personal injury lawsuits, including those involving automobile accidents, property loss, product liability, premises liability, construction accidents, construction defects, commercial vehicle accidents, bad faith lawsuits, and insurance coverage disputes
- He represents clients across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and construction
- Mike also has significant experience handling complex auto and trucking litigation, including intersection accidents, pedestrian accidents, multi-car highway accidents, bad faith disputes, and cases involving limited tort
- His premises liability practice includes defending clients in matters such as slip and falls, sidewalk defects, negligent property maintenance, assault or inadequate security, and ATV and UTV accidents
- In addition to personal injury defense, Mike represents individuals as well as local, regional, and national companies in breach of warranty matters and claims for violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
- Mike also has extensive experience defending clients in defamation cases, successfully representing individuals, businesses, and public figures against claims of libel and slander
- Prior to joining Margolis Edelstein, Mike was a shareholder with Malone Middleman, P.C., and an associate with Sharlock, Repcheck & Mahler
- Honors •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Client Testimonials “I cannot thank you enough for all of your professional efforts and personal kindness.” “Overall, outstanding work all around.” “Mike’s assistance, patience, and guidance made us well prepared for trial.” “A credit to your professionalism, expertise, and courtroom demeanor
- All of us on the jury were impressed.” News & Case Results Defense Verdict in Auto Dealership Fraud Case in Beaver County, PA U.S
- Supreme Court Denies Plaintiff’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari Pittsburgh Jury Returns Defense Verdict for Pizza Shop in Assault Case Admitted Liability MVA, 1M Demand, $20,000 Verdict Statute of Limitations Defense Successful in Beaver County Motor Vehicle Case Western PA Defense Verdict - Missing Handrail, Lacerated Kidney Injury - Nine Minute Deliberation
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael E. Lang is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael E. Lang is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael E. Lang 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.
Michael E. Lang 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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