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James Christopher Munley
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James Christopher Munley

4.8
17 reviews

227 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 [2, *]+ 7 locations

Personal Injury, Products Liability, Health Care and 4 more

About James Christopher Munley

James Christopher Munley is a board-certified civil trial advocate and plaintiffs' attorney who has built his career representing accident victims and their families. Recognized across the country as a leading personal injury and truck accident lawyer, Chris has obtained multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.

He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for truck accident litigation since 2012 and named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2013. He has been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide each year since 2024. Chris has also been named to the Irish Legal 100 and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Best Lawyers in America recognized him as Workers' Compensation Lawyer of the Year, reflecting his work on behalf of injured workers as well.

Outside the courtroom, Chris is involved in a range of civic and community efforts in northeastern Pennsylvania. He serves as chairman of Lackawanna County's PNC Field — home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate — and as President of the Scranton Club. He is a board member for the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the Girl Scouts of America, has served as an Ambassador for Meals on Wheels, and speaks regularly at senior community centers on safety topics.

Chris is the founder of ATLAS LAWYERS Legal Seminars, a national conference series where attorneys share strategies for managing a successful law firm.

He and his wife, Dr. Maria Yager Munley, have two children.

 

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Chris Did A Great Job Handling My Case t would Recommend Him He understood what I Was Going Through He went After The person who caused My accident He is a Responsible Laywer And He returns your Call very Quickly

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Products Liability
  • Health Care
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Workers Compensation
  • Transportation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed fees available
    Open 24 Hours
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Munley Law®
  • Additional Links
    https://munley.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
    Memberships
    US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Lackawanna and Luzerne County Bar Associations
    Pennsylvania Association for Justice
    American Association for Justice
    Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
    Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Board of Governors
    Former Member of Young Lawyers Division Lackawanna Bar Association
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Oklahoma City University School of Law
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Catholic University of America
    B.A.
    cum laude

    Catholic University of America
    B.A.
    1990 Dean's List Honors

    Colegio Mayor la Concercion, Valencia, Spain
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Trial Specialist for the National Board of Trial AdvocatesExecutive Education Certificate, The Ultimate in Trial Advocacy, Harvard University

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4.8
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Forum Plaza, 227 Penn AvenueScranton, PA 18503U.S.A.

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1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 1690Philadelphia, PA 19103U.S.A.

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41 N Main StreetCarbondale, PA 18407U.S.A.

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#1B, 1170 Route 315Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711U.S.A.

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10 Third Avenue, 2nd floorPittsburgh, PA 15219U.S.A.

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1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 100Allentown, PA 18106U.S.A.

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197 N. Cedar StreetHazleton, PA 18201U.S.A.

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27 N. 6th StreetStroudsburg, PA 18360U.S.A.

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Philadelphia, PA

1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 1690Philadelphia, PA 19103U.S.A.

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Carbondale, PA

41 N Main StreetCarbondale, PA 18407U.S.A.

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Wilkes-Barre, PA

#1B, 1170 Route 315Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711U.S.A.

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Pittsburgh, PA

10 Third Avenue, 2nd floorPittsburgh, PA 15219U.S.A.

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Allentown, PA

1275 Glenlivet Drive, Suite 100Allentown, PA 18106U.S.A.

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Hazleton, PA

197 N. Cedar StreetHazleton, PA 18201U.S.A.

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Stroudsburg, PA

27 N. 6th StreetStroudsburg, PA 18360U.S.A.

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    James Christopher Munley is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Munley Law® has 10 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, James Christopher Munley has a presence in Allentown, PA; Carbondale, PA; Hazleton, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Stroudsburg, PA and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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    James Christopher Munley attended Oklahoma City University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Munley Law® was established in 1959.

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