Atty. Raphaella M. Poteau
Raphaella Poteau’s practice spans across multiple state and federal jurisdictions, focusing on a variety of civil and commercial litigation matters. Raphaella has experience representing individual clients to some of the world’s largest companies on a variety of issues including professional liability, premises liability, civil rights, employment law, medical malpractice, and contract disputes.
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Raphaella M. Poteau is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (—) and Georgetown University B.A. (—). Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Raphaella Poteau’s practice spans across multiple state and federal jurisdictions, focusing on a variety of civil and commercial litigation matters
- Raphaella has experience representing individual clients to some of the world’s largest companies on a variety of issues including professional liability, premises liability, civil rights, employment law, medical malpractice, and contract disputes
- Prior to practicing law, Attorney Poteau clerked for the Honorable Joseph M. Cosgrove (ret.) in Luzerne County, PA
- While in law school, Raphaella was Vice-President of the Moot Court Honor Society, a Member of the Civil Rights Law Review, a Member of the Temple American Inn of Courts, and was inducted into the prestigious Rubin Public Interest Law Society
- Honors •Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars •Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Stars •Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants News & Case Results Order to Show Cause Dismissed in Nail Salon Professional Negligence Case PA Superior Court Affirms Transfer of Venue from Philadelphia County to Centre County in Product Liability Case Margolis Edelstein Partner Raphaella Poteau Prevails in Pennsylvania Superior Court Venue Dispute Voluntary Dismissal Secured in Philadelphia Breach of Contract Matter 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 Settlement During Jury Deliberations Yields Best Result for Client 10 Attorneys Rated by Best Lawyers for 2025 Significant Injury Premises Liability Case Settles Within 10 Months, Less Than Half of Plaintiff’s Demand Congratulations to Our 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Defense Motion for Non Suit Granted During Trial in Philadelphia Professional Liability Case Raphaella Poteau Secures Defense Verdict in Philadelphia
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raphaella M. Poteau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Raphaella M. Poteau is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Raphaella M. Poteau 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.
Raphaella M. Poteau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Raphaella M. Poteau is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Raphaella M. Poteau is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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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