Atty. Michael Hadgis
Michael Hadgis is a seasoned civil litigator with over 15 years of experience defending insureds, self-insured businesses, and governmental entities in personal injury and property damage matters. His practice includes the defense of motor vehicle, UM/UIM, premises liability, products liability, general negligence, and construction claims.
Automobile & Trucking & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Michael Hadgis at a Glance
Michael Hadgis is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on construction and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2008). Educated at Widener University School of Law J.D. (—) and Franklin & Marshall College B.A. (—). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Hadgis
- Michael Hadgis is a seasoned civil litigator with over 15 years of experience defending insureds, self-insured businesses, and governmental entities in personal injury and property damage matters
- His practice includes the defense of motor vehicle, UM/UIM, premises liability, products liability, general negligence, and construction claims
- Over the course of his career, Michael has tried dozens of jury trials in state and federal court
- Before joining the firm, he spent seven years as in-house trial counsel for national insurance carriers, where he gained substantial courtroom experience and maintained a perfect record in jury trials
- Michael clerked for Judge Ronald C. Nagle in the Chester County Court of Common Pleas immediately after law school
- He completed a judicial externship with Judge Chad F. Kenney in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas during his third year of law school
- Michael is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association
- Michael is a member of the Parish Council of the St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Broomall, Pa
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Michael Hadgis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Hadgis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Construction Law in Philadelphia
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Product Liability in Philadelphia
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
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 venue, 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.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Michael Hadgis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Hadgis's practice in the field of construction and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Hadgis brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction and product liability, Michael Hadgis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Michael Hadgis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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