Barry A. Kronthal

Barry A. Kronthal was a founding member of the Harrisburg law firm Badowski, Banko, Kroll, Kronthal and Baker, which merged with Margolis Edelstein in 2000. Barry has represented clients in trials, arbitrations and mediations in more than 35 Pennsylvania counties, as well as in federal trial and appellate courts.

The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee asked Barry to testify about tort reform legislation, and he frequently lectures to insurance companies and trade groups about litigation and civil procedure.

Honors

•BV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated

Articles & Publications

Workers’ Compensation Immunity and the Exceptions Thereto

Municipal Liability Tree Roots and Sidewalk Slips and Falls

Defending Federal and State Malicious Prosecution Claims Against Retailers

Speaking Engagements

•“Defending Restaurant Losses in Pennsylvania” Client presentation, October 2025 (Duncansville, PA)
•Controlling e-Discovery Costs Defensibly” CLM Alliance Claims College, September 2024 (Austin, TX)
•“Venue, Removal & Forum Non Conveniens: Escaping the Nation’s #1 Judicial Hellhole” PAMIC, May 2024 (Lancaster, PA)
•“Claims Handling 101” February 2024
•“Working Effectively with Brokers During the Claims Process” CLM Claims College, School of Professional Lines, August 2023 (Baltimore, MD)
•Testimony on tort reform legislation, Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee
•“Trucking Litigation and DOT Regulations in Pennsylvania,” Lorman Education Services (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
•“Indemnity Issues in Pennsylvania,” (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
•“Pharmacy Liability” (Chicago, Illinois)
•“Handling Surety Bond Claims” (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
•“Pennsylvania Law and Procedure” (Portland Oregon)
•“Pennsylvania Tort Law and Defense Litigation Issues” (Syracuse, New York)
•“Defense of Underinsured & Uninsured Claims” (Syracuse, New York)
•“Indemnity Issues” (Syracuse, New York)
•“Fair Share Act” (Portland Oregon)

Client Testimonials

“Exceptional work done by Barry Kronthal”

“Thanks to you and Barry for your kindness and patience during this matter.”

“You were always timely, you always returned our calls, answered our many questions...”

“I believe the fact we prevailed in this lawsuit, which could have resulted in a large settlement, is primarily due to Barry’s experience and expertise.”

News & Case Results

Defense Secures Summary Judgment in Cumberland County, PA Premises Liability Action

Attorneys from Three Offices Co-Present on Venue Considerations in Defending Liability Claims

6 Margolis Edelstein Attorneys Present at PAMIC’s 2024 Claims Summit

Congratulations to Harrisburg Partner Barry Kronthal, Esq. in Limiting Bar Fight Fall-Out

Harrisburg Partner, Barry A. Kronthal, Esq., Prevails in York County on Behalf of Municipality