Atty. Ryan Christopher Smith
Ryan Smith joined the firm in 2015 and became a Partner in 2020. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Automobile & Trucking & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA
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Ryan Christopher Smith is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Their practice focuses on construction. Educated at Drexel University School of Law J.D. summa cum laude (—) and The Pennsylvania State University B.A. high distinction (—). Active member of Professional affiliations: •Philadelphia Bar Association. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Christopher Smith
- Ryan Smith joined the firm in 2015 and became a Partner in 2020
- He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Ryan focuses almost exclusively on insurance litigation, including premises liability, construction accidents, professional liability, and insurance coverage
- He represents individuals as well as local, regional, and national companies across multiple industries such as landscaping, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction
- Ryan’s expertise includes complex, multi-party auto and trucking litigation involving intersection accidents, highway accidents, and pedestrian accidents
- Additionally, he has significant experience litigating claims involving uninsured and undersinsured coverage, bad faith, and limited tort or verbal threshold/limitation on lawsuit
- In his premises liability practice, Ryan defends individuals, residential and commercial landlords, property management companies, restaurants, bars, and other retail entities in matters involving slips and falls, sidewalk defects, negligent maintenance, inadequate security, and recreational accidents
- Prior to joining the firm, Ryan served as a Judicial fellow and Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lisa M. Rau in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
- During law school, he also interned with the Honorable Mary M. Johnston in the Delaware Superior Court
- Both experiences provided Ryan with insight into the complexities of the court system
- Ryan also served as a research assistant, constitutional law tutor, and contracts Dean Scholar, where he was tasked with preparing and running weekly supplemental contract courses for first-year law students
- Honors •Selected for Inclusion to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Articles & Publications Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage: No Physical Damage, No Coverage Speaking Engagements •“Navigating the Maze of Bad Faith Claims in Property Damage Cases” PAMIC, April 2024 (Lancaster, PA) News & Case Results Philadelphia Slip & Fall Claim Dismissed on Summary Judgment Summary Judgment with Prejudice Granted in Philadelphia Intersection Accident Case Congratulations to Our 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars 6 Margolis Edelstein Attorneys Present at PAMIC’s 2024 Claims Summit Congratulations to the Margolis Edelstein 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
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Construction Law in Philadelphia
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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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Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Ryan Christopher Smith
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 Ryan Christopher Smith's practice in the field of construction.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Ryan Christopher Smith's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Ryan Christopher Smith 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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