Stephen Bruderle

Mr. Bruderle is a partner who joined Margolis Edelstein in 2007 after several years of defending tort cases in the State and Federal Courts throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Bruderle defends insured and self insured entities and corporations in all manner of casualty claims. Mr. Bruderle has defended individuals, construction and manufacturing companies, design professionals, medical professionals, bars and restaurants, accountants, physical therapists, product manufacturers and designers, general contractors, construction managers, property owners, property management companies and a wide array of contractors and subcontractors. His experience also includes mass tort and litigation of matters involving asbestos.

Articles & Publications

PA Superior Court Upholds Non-Compliant Service of Process

Complaint Dismissed in Slip & Fall Case

Forum Non-Conveniens - Superior Court Upholds Transfer

Summary Judgment Denied - “Wave-on” Liability Upheld

Binding Arbitration Award Less Than Tortfeasor’s Coverage Limit May Not Bar Subsequent UIM Claim.

Defendant’s Notes Made on Medical Chart in Med Mal Case are Ruled Discoverable

PA Supreme Court Limits the Use of Medical Examinations in PIP Claims

Distracted Driving and Punitive Damages

Fiancee’s Claim of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Denied

Speaking Engagements

•“Auto Injury Claims in Pennsylvania” National Business Institute, April 2026
•“Defense Tactics Unique to Brain Injury Cases” National Business Institute, April 2014
•Medical Liens and their Impact on Damages in Personal Injury Cases
•Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: Doctor and Attorney Perspectives
•Advanced Issues in Personal Injury Cases: The Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Set Asides and Tips for Handling
•UM/UIM Litigation: Dealing With the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Set Asides and Tips for Handling
•Expert Discovery after Barrick
•Lien on Me: Medical Liens and How to Satisfy Them

News & Case Results

Settlement During Jury Deliberations Yields Best Result for Client

Limited Tort Defense Verdict for Steve Bruderle, Esq., in Philadelphia