About
Richard Rosenthal is a highly skilled personal injury attorney with over 35 years of legal experience. He has received the AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. In 2013, he was recognized as one of Martindale-Hubbell’s “Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law.” He has been named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2006 and has been consistently listed among the Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania and the Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh. His expertise in handling complex injury cases has made him a trusted advocate for clients seeking justice.
Rosenthal earned his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and in the Federal Court System, allowing him to represent clients in both state and federal cases.
Before entering private practice, Rosenthal served as a Senior Deputy Attorney in the Tort Litigation Unit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General. His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants has given him unique insight into injury law. He has won substantial settlements and verdicts in cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, dangerous roadways, and construction zone hazards. His legal work has also extended to premises liability cases, including slip-and-fall accidents and elevator-related injuries.
Rosenthal is a recognized authority in personal injury law and has been invited to teach courses to trial attorneys and engineers. He has also presented at major legal seminars, including the Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s Annual Auto Law Seminar.
Richard Rosenthal is dedicated to securing fair compensation for his clients. His commitment to thorough case preparation ensures that injuries and damages are clearly documented for insurance companies and juries. He is also a recurring presenter at the Western Pennsylvania Family and Survivor Support Group Brain Injury Association Symposium, further demonstrating his commitment to injury victims and their families.
Law Office Affiliations
- Of Counsel, Edgar Snyder & Associates
- Member, Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County
- President’s Club Member, Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
Licensed State
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges






- Car accident
- Defective and dangerous products
- Insurance
- Litigation
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accident
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Slip and fall accident
- Social Security & Disability
- Trucking accident
- Workers compensation