Atty. Steven H. Eichler
Steve Eichler heads a team of attorneys who defend a range of civil cases, including premises liability, construction accidents, construction defects, automobile and trucking litigation, and uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist matters. He has dedicated his entire legal career to representing insureds in complex, high-stakes matters and holds both the Certified Claims Professional (CCP) and Advanced Claims Professional (ACP) designations from the Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance.
Automobile & Trucking & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Steven H. Eichler at a Glance
Steven H. Eichler is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), New Jersey (1985), United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1986), and United States District Court, District of New Jersey (1987). Educated at Delaware Law School (J.D., 1985) and Rutgers College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven H. Eichler
- Steve Eichler heads a team of attorneys who defend a range of civil cases, including premises liability, construction accidents, construction defects, automobile and trucking litigation, and uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist matters
- He has dedicated his entire legal career to representing insureds in complex, high-stakes matters and holds both the Certified Claims Professional (CCP) and Advanced Claims Professional (ACP) designations from the Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance
- Steve has been engaged by several insurance companies to implement and to oversee litigation management programs
- These programs, tailored to client needs, involve litigation management across three states and Margolis Edelstein’s nine offices
- As the client-firm point person, Steve is closely involved from file assignment to settlement or trial, ensuring that our handling attorneys satisfy carrier and client handling requirements
- He is periodically involved in attorney and carrier file analysis as cases progress through stages of litigation
- Steve has lectured across the country to clients and to organizations on the merits of centralized litigation management
- Honors •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated •Recipient of Philadelphia Bar Foundation Crystal Award for Commitment to Equal Access to Justice Speaking Engagements •“Dealing with a Significant Coverage Issue” & “Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process” CLM Alliance Claims College, September 2025 (Baltimore, MD) •“Independent Counsel: Knowing When and How to Work with Them
- Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process” CLM Alliance Claims College, September 2024 (Austin, TX) •‘The Role of the Broker in Claims Handling” February 2024 •“Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process” CLM Claims College, School of Professional Lines, August 2023 (Baltimore, MD) •“Avoiding and Defending Bad Faith: Best Claims & Litigation Practices” (Philadelphia, PA) •“Public Education: A Constitutional Right to Equal Funding?” ABS Publication •“How to Introduce and Manage your Law Firm’s Web Based Litigation Management Program,” Tymetrix User’s Conference (Chicago, IL) •“Managing Attorney and Law Firm Compliance with Web Based Management Programs,” Tymetrix User’s Conference (Chicago, IL) •“The Web Based Litigation Management System That Your Client Selected -Now What?” Legal Expo (NYC, NY) •“Client Guidelines: Bane or Boom?” Council on Litigation Management (Orlando, FL) •“Risk Transfer Opportunities” (St
- Louis, MO) •Presentation: Panel Counsel - The Next Generation (Palm Desert, CA) Client Testimonials “Acted on directions, communicated well!” “Thank you for your time and commitment toward clearing [our company] from this wrongful lawsuit.” “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the hard work and diligence” Civic & Community Activities •Legal Clinic for the Disabled •Big Brother (Past Recognition as Big Brother of the Year) •Volunteers for Indigent •American Association for the Improvement of Boxing, Inc. (Legal Committee) •African Life Foundation •Big Life Foundation (African Wildlife) •African Masai Support •PAWS •American Red Cross Volunteer
Practice Areas Explained
Steven H. Eichler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven H. Eichler 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
Steven H. Eichler is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Insurance Law in Philadelphia
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Steven H. Eichler
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 H. Eichler's practice in the field of employment, construction, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven H. Eichler brings 41+ 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, New Jersey, and United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Steven H. Eichler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, construction, and insurance, Steven H. Eichler 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 H. Eichler 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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Common Legal Issues Steven H. Eichler Handles in Philadelphia
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