Atty. Steven E. Angstreich
Steven E. Angstreich is a nationally-tested litigation attorney providing skilled representation for clients embroiled in complex personal and business disputes.
Employment Practices and Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 56+ Years Experience
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About Steven E. Angstreich at a Glance
Steven E. Angstreich is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Weir LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and class action. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1970) and New Jersey United States Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1979). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association Camden County Bar Association. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven E. Angstreich
- Steven E. Angstreich is a nationally-tested litigation attorney providing skilled representation for clients embroiled in complex personal and business disputes
- He has tried cases in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and California and has argued cases before the Third, Fourth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal District Court over his more than 50 years at the bar
- Mr. Angstreich has been chosen as both lead and co-lead counsel in national class actions
- He has successfully pursued class actions in the fields of securities, antitrust, consumer fraud, RICO, toxic exposure, breach of fiduciary duty, waste and mismanagement, defective product and land fraud and has tried many before state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland
- He has been involved in numerous environmental matters before the Environmental Protection Agency, the Departments of Environmental Protection in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- He has handled litigation involving contamination of property, drinking water and other toxic exposures on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts
- He successfully tried a class action involving the gasoline contamination of a communities drinking water that caused two people to contract leukemia
- As part of his commercial practice, he has handled the purchase and sale of real property and businesses on behalf of buyers and sellers
- Mr. Angstreich’s commitment to putting client interests first has repeatedly earned the respect of his peers
- He has been honored as being among the top five percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania with the designation as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” in commercial litigation
- He also has been named a “New Jersey Super Lawyer” in the field of legal malpractice every year since 2007
- In 2011, he earned recognition as a “Top Lawyer” by SJ Magazine in the area of Brownfields
- The following year he was further distinguished as a “Pennsylvania Best Lawyer” in the field of legal malpractice and as a “Top Lawyer” by SJ Magazine in the area of closely held businesses
- He has attained and maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Although best known as a commercial litigator, he has developed an expertise in the field of legal malpractice
- handling cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Over the years, he has been retained as an expert by plaintiff’s and defendant’s in both states
- Mr. Angstreich is a qualified expert witness recognized by Courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for his knowledge and command in the areas of legal malpractice, legal ethics and wrongful use of civil proceedings
- He is highly regarded and has frequently lectured in the areas of legal malpractice, toxic tort, civil practice and procedure and environmental law
- His audiences have included the American Bar Association, National Institute Section on Tort and Insurance Practice, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Philadelphia Bar Institute, The Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Philadelphia Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Steven E. Angstreich's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E. Angstreich handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Personal Injury in Philadelphia
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.
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Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Steven E. Angstreich is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Philadelphia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steven E. Angstreich is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real Estate Law in Philadelphia
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven E. Angstreich is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Class Action 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 Steven E. Angstreich
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 Steven E. Angstreich's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven E. Angstreich brings 56+ 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 and New Jersey United States Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania , Steven E. Angstreich can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Steven E. Angstreich 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 Steven E. Angstreich 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 Steven E. Angstreich Handles in Philadelphia
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