Personal injury lawyer, lehigh valley PA | The Margolis Law Firm

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About Us Steven J. Margolis, the founder and CEO of The Margolis Law Firm, LLC, brings with him his 34 years of experience as a litigator in various complex civil and criminal jury trials. It is this background he uses to make sure that, if a fair settlement can’t be reached with the Defendants, your voice will be heard by the jury and an appropriate verdict obtained. He obtained his Juris Doctorate law degree from Delaware Law School of Widener University in 1985. While there, based upon scholastic merit, he was invited into and joined the honor fraternity, Phi Delta Phi. Prior to law school, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from Drew University.

Prior to founding The Margolis Law Firm, LLC in August of 2013, Steven was a partner in the law firm of Cohen, Feeley, Altemose, Margolis & Rambo (formerly, Cohen & Feeley). During his 6+ years as a partner and 12-½ years overall, he was successful in handling complex medical malpractice, sexual assault and child abuse cases as well as workplace injuries, motor vehicle cases including motorcycle, car, truck and bus accidents. During that time, based upon his verdicts and settlements, he was invited into and joined the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. During that time, he was also recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.


Prior to Joining Cohen & Feeley in 2001, he was a supervising prosecutor in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, in Essex County, New Jersey; an office of over 140 prosecutors. At the time he left that office he had a dual assignment both to the Special Prosecutions Unit and as a Trial Supervisor. In the former capacity, he tried numerous homicide trials as well as other complex criminal matters specially assigned by the Essex County Prosecutor. In the latter capacity he oversaw the eight trial prosecutors assigned to four criminal courts. He also acted as the liaison between those court and the prosecutor’s office. While at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, he also acted as instructor, training other prosecutors in proper trial technique. Prior to this, in 1988, Steven was a partner in the law firm of Kaigh & Margolis, in Camden, New Jersey, where he maintained a personal injury practice. Prior to that Steven was an associate at Tannis, Sternick, Flores & Anastos, where he assisted the partners in various types of general practice claims.

Steven is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as their corresponding Federal Courts, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is also a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Northampton Bar Association, the Bar Association of Lehigh County and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the latter, for which he has given lectures on the proper handling of Motor Vehicle liability cases at their Annual Auto Law Update Seminar and also in the area of Attorney Ethics; he was also the Vice Chair of their Automobile Law Section for 3 consecutive years. Steven is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is an award bestowed on the Top Trial Lawyers in America who have obtained awards in excess of million dollars. He has also been named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for 2010 through the present; an honor given to only the top 5% of lawyers within the state.


From 2005 through 2010, Steven proudly served as a member of the Board of Directors for Easter Seals of Eastern Pennsylvania, an organization which provides quality services to children and adults with disabilities, and support to their families. From 2012-2014, Steven proudly served on the Board of Directors for the non-profit religious organization Temple Covenant of Peace, in Easton, PA. In 2019, Steven was voted onto the Board of Trustees for the non-profit religious organization Or Chadash – The Reform Temple of Hunterdon County, where he is honored to serve.


Bar Admissions •Pennsylvania, 1985 •New Jersey, 1986 •U.S. District Court District of New Jersey •U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania •U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania •U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania •U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit •U.S. Supreme Court •J.D. – 1985 •Honors: Phi Delta Phi •B.A. – 1982 •New Jersey Bar Association, Member •Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member •Northampton Bar Association, Member •Lehigh County Bar Association •Warren County Bar Association, Member •Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Member •Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member •Easter Seals of Eastern Pennsylvania, Former, Board of Directors


Education Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware

• J.D. – 1985 • Honors: Phi Delta Phi

Drew University • B.A. – 1982

Professional Associations and Memberships • New Jersey Bar Association, Member • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member • Northampton Bar Association, Member • Lehigh County Bar Association • Warren County Bar Association, Member • Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Member • Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member • Easter Seals of Eastern Pennsylvania, Former, Board of Directors


Past Employment Positions • Cohen, Feeley, Altemose, Margolis & Rambo (formerly Cohen & Feeley), Partner • Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Essex County, New Jersey, Supervising Prosecutor • Kaigh & Margolis, Partner • Tannis, Sternick, Flores & Anastos, Associate


Car Accident Injury Lawyer & Attorney Easton PA Handling Car Accident Cases in Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown and Beyond into New Jersey

Serving Clients throughout the Lehigh Valley Have you been injured due to the careless conduct of a car, truck or bus driver? Then you may be facing expensive medical bills beyond what your car insurance covers and lost wages from your job. The Margolis Law Firm can use the law to give you relief in the form of a personal injury claim. Steven J. Margolis, Esq. has extensive experience helping people throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey recover compensation for their car accident injuries. Based on his expertise and his trial skills, The Margolis Law Firm will pursue your claim and obtain the maximum results for you. Contact us online or by telephone today at (610) 438-4244 to speak with an experienced attorney. From our office in, Easton, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout the Lehigh Valley – from Bethlehem to Allentown, as well as in New Jersey.

Have You Been Injured in a Car Accident? At The Margolis Law Firm, we provide skilled legal representation for people who have been injured in motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents and other motor vehicle accidents. If you have been injured due to the negligent actions of another driver, we can help you pursue payment for:


•Therapy •Medical Bills •Lost Wages •Occupational Rehabilitation •Pain and suffering •Out of Pocket Expenses

Steven J. Margolis, Esq. has 28 years of trial experience handling complex trials including personal injury suits involving motor vehicle crashes. When he negotiates with the insurance company on your behalf, they know that he is ready, willing, and able to go to trial on your behalf. This has helped him establish his long track record of success, which he brings to The Margolis Law Firm.

Reconstructing Car Accidents If you have been injured in a car accident, you may know the other driver was at fault, you may remember exactly what happened, but how does your voice get heard in court? Steven J. Margolis, Esq. has the skill and resources to hire expert witnesses and utilize sophisticated accident reconstruction technology to demonstrate negligence and build winning cases for clients of The Margolis Law Firm. He will use every resource at the firm’s disposal to fight for the money to which you are entitled.


Insurance Considerations Choosing the proper auto insurance coverage is the first step to assuring you are protected when the unexpected occurs. The automobile insurance coverage which you, your spouse, or even your parent chose may affect your ability to obtain compensation, or even bring a law suit, when you are involved in a motor vehicle accident. Every person and family has a different financial status and distinct needs regarding the selection of their auto insurance. At the Margolis Law Firm, Steven J. Margolis, Esq. would be happy to meet with you free of charge, even if you haven’t been in an accident, and explain how the choices which were made regarding your automobile insurance policy may affect your future legal rights and obligations. At The Margolis Law Firm, we want you properly prepared, so that should that unfortunate time come when you are in need of bringing a personal injury claim, you have not signed away the right to do so by your car insurance selection.

Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation Today Have you been hurt in an automobile collision or car crash? Would you simply like to review your car insurance policy to make sure you are covered in the unfortunate event that you or someone you love may, in the future, be in a motor vehicle accident? Contact our office online or by telephone today at (610) 438-4244 to speak with a highly qualified car accident lawyer.


Contact The Margolis Law Firm If you have been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, business or organization, The Margolis Law Firm is here to protect your rights.

From our office in Easton, Pennsylvania, we represent clients with legal issues involving personal injury, medical malpractice, car accidents and construction accidents. We make sure your voice is heard. For more information, please contact us by telephone at 610-438-4244 or online by filling out the form provided to the right. The Margolis Law Firm 675 Walnut St, 2nd Floor Easton, PA 18042


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