Atty. Rolf E. Kroll
Rolf E. Kroll has decades of experience protecting the assets and reputations of his commercial and individual clients.
Automobile & Trucking & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Rolf E. Kroll at a Glance
Rolf E. Kroll is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, product liability, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1986), United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1986), and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986). Educated at Dickinson School of Law J.D. (—) and Denison University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Pennsylvania Defense Institute •American Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rolf E. Kroll
- Rolf E. Kroll has decades of experience protecting the assets and reputations of his commercial and individual clients
- He has successfully defended a range of commercial clients, including contractors, subcontractors and renovation companies in multi-party litigation in the state and federal courts
- He defends companies in product liability actions and individual clients in negligence cases
- Rolf has extensive experience defending municipalities, public officials, and local governments in high-stakes civil rights litigation
- He regularly represents public entities in claims brought under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and related state law causes of action, including allegations involving police encounters, arrests, high-speed pursuits, use-of-force incidents, zoning and land-use decisions, employment retaliation, and municipal ordinances
- He has secured dismissals and summary judgment in cases alleging violations of the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments, ADA claims, selective enforcement, and municipal liability, often by demonstrating the absence of a constitutional seizure, lack of retaliatory animus, exigent circumstances requiring split-second decision-making, or content-neutral exercises of governmental authority
- His work includes precedent-setting decisions affirmed by the Third Circuit and Commonwealth Court, particularly in cases addressing due process “stigma-plus” claims, procedural transfer requirements, and the limits of constitutional liability arising from routine police and municipal operations
- Rolf is also the author of By Amendment, a treatise on the history of civil rights litigation in the United States, and regularly counsels municipal entities navigating constitutional risk
- For decades, personal and commercial insurers have trusted Rolf to handle their coverage disputes
- These cases include first-party benefits litigation, as well as uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- He has also successfully tried cases alleging bad faith and unfair trade practices
- He is a frequent lecturer on insurance issues
- Honors •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Speaking Engagements •“Contractor Deliveries & Premises Liability” PAMIC, April 2025 (Lancaster, PA) •“Trucking Litigation and DOT Regulations in PA,” Lorman Education Services, Harrisburg, PA •“Take the Case to Trial,” Harrisburg, PA •“Bad Faith in Pennsylvania and Virginia, ” PAMIC, Harrisburg, PA •“UM-UIM Litigation,” Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Harrisburg, PA •“The Reptile Theory and Bad Faith” •“Indemnity Issues in Pennsylvania,” Harrisburg, PA •“Bad Faith in Pennsylvania,” Pittsburgh, PA •“Homeowner Liability,” State College, PA •“Insurable Interests,” PAMIC, Harrisburg, PA •“SIU Investigations,” Harrisburg, PA Client Testimonials “You are the Mikhail Baryshnikov of attorneys
- The GOAT
- Thank you.” “You were so prepared, confident, well spoken and I’m so happy you’re on my team.” “You did a great job, especially in dealing with the plaintiff’s attorney!” “It was terrific working with you
- Many thanks for jumping in with both feet on this one!” “We could have never received the successful verdict without you by our side
- Thank you very much for everything.” - Insured/Policyholder “We are very satisfied with the legal services provided by Attorney Rolf E. Kroll.” “Thank you for not only your expert handling of the negotiations that resulted in a successful settlement, but for the many hours of fact-finding and strategizing.” News & Case Results Federal Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment for Law Enforcement Officer in Civil Rights Action Summary Judgment Granted in 7-Figure UIM Bicycle Accident Case Rolf Kroll and Claire Murtha Secure Third Circuit Ruling Protecting Municipality’s Right to Keep Public Parking Public Dismissal with Prejudice in Dog Bite Case with Permanent Injuries Involving Minor in Dauphin County, PA Summary Judgment Granted in High-Exposure Pedestrian Accident Case (Lebanon County, PA) Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal of Federal Claims Arising from High-Speed Fatal Police Pursuit Rolf Kroll & Claire Murtha Secure Dismissal of Fourth Amendment Claim Convincing Court that A Police Encounter and Direction to Disburse Does Not Violate the Constitution Partner Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Federal and State Court Civil Rights Claims Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal of Selective Enforcement/Equal Protection and Substantive Due Process Claims Rolf Kroll Secures Important Ruling regarding ADA Implications in a Lethal Use of Force Case Rolf Kroll Convinces Court that “Immature Criticisms and Rudeness” Not Enough to Prove a First Amendment Retaliation Claim or a Violation of the PHRA Rolf Kroll Establishes New Law Relating to Transfers of Pendant State Law Claims After the Federal Court Relinquishes Jurisdiction of the Federal Claims Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal of Claims by Suspected Thief Despite Arrest and Booking and subsequent Dismissal of all Criminal Charges Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal of False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution claim of Man “Falsely” Accused of Theft Dismissed High-Speed Police Chase - Defense Motion to Dismiss Prevails Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal of 4th and Fourteenth Amendment Claims Following 12 Mile High Speed Pursuit Resulting in Serious Injury You Can’t Burn that Here! - Rolf Kroll Secures Dismissal in First Amendment Flag Burning Case Rolf Kroll Convinces Court that while Nude Dancing is Protected Speech, Opening a Strip Club is Not Rolf Kroll Successfully Limits Damages in 4 day York County Premises Liability Action Rolf Kroll Obtains Improbable Defense Verdict in Automobile Negligence Case In Franklin County Harrisburg Partner, Rolf Kroll, Obtains Defense Verdict in Five Day Commercial Property Loss Trial Rolf Kroll, Esq. - Dauphin County Civil Rights Victory - Chiropractic Records Seized - Rule 11 Dismissal Civil Rights Victory - Case of 1st Impression - Congratulations to Rolf Kroll, Esq., of our Harrisburg Office
Practice Areas Explained
Rolf E. Kroll's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rolf E. Kroll handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Construction Law in Philadelphia
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Product Liability in Philadelphia
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Civil Rights in Philadelphia
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Insurance Law in Philadelphia
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Rolf E. Kroll
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 Rolf E. Kroll's practice in the field of employment, construction, product liability, civil rights, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rolf E. Kroll brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Rolf E. Kroll can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, construction, and product liability, Rolf E. Kroll 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 Rolf E. Kroll attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Rolf E. Kroll Handles in Philadelphia
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