Atty. Brian J. Lenahan
Attorney Brian J. Lenahan concentrates his practice on assisting the seriously injured.
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Brian J. Lenahan is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Lenahan & Dempsey PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania, American Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Federal Bar Association. Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (Northeastern Pennsylvania) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Brian J. Lenahan concentrates his practice on assisting the seriously injured
- He has a strong interest in cases in the fields of personal injury, motor vehicle/truck accident litigation, premises liability and workers' compensation
- Attorney Lenahan is a principal of the Firm, joining the practice in 1987
- He is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law and The University of Scranton
- Brian Lenahan is licensed to practice in all local and state courts as well as the United States Middle District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Cases of Interest Brian J. Lenahan has had numerous significant cases over his career and had the distinction of representing all of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County in a complex appellate case
- Memberships/Distinctions Brian J. Lenahan is a member of the Lackawanna Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Federal and American Bar Associations
- In addition, he is a member of the Association of Trial Attorneys, Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Committee for Justice for All
- In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Scranton Public Library Committee as appointed by the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County and has been approved to serve on the Scranton Public Library Board by the Mayor of the City of Scranton
- Attorney Brian Lenahan can be reached at 1-888-536-2426
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Brian J. Lenahan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Brian J. Lenahan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scranton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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