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Atty. Daniel W. Munley

Atty. Daniel W. Munley

Daniel W. Munley is an award-winning personal injury lawyer and a champion of plaintiffs’ rights.

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About Daniel W. Munley at a glance

Daniel W. Munley is an attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practforg at Munley Law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1994) and University of Scranton (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Daniel W. Munley is an award-winning personal injury lawyer and a champion of plaintiffs’ rights
  • For decades, Dan has tirelessly fought to win millions for injured victims of tragic accidents and their families
  • While Dan handles a range of complex personal injury cases, he is widely regarded as a national leader in traumatic brain injury and tractor-trailer accident litigation
  • Through hard work and unrelenting commitment to his clients, he has won numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements
  • Just recently, Dan strategically negotiated a record-setting $26 million settlement for a truck accident victim
  • A seasoned truck accident lawyer, Daniel served as Chairperson of the American Association for Justice’s Trucking Litigation Group from 2011-2012, and currently serves on the executive board for that group
  • In 2020, he received the Robert W. Munley Champion of Justice Award (previously the Chairman’s Award) from the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group
  • He has been certified by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, and board-certified in Truck Accident Law and Civil Trial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Daniel has been named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, the Trucking Trial Lawyers Top Ten, and has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
  • He was selected “Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability– Plaintiffs” for the Allentown Metro Area in 2020 by Best Lawyers
  • That same year, he was one of only two lawyers in the region named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers
  • He has earned an AV-Preeminent rating and a Platinum-Level Client Champion designation from Martindale-Hubbell
  • In addition to his major tractor-trailer crash victories, Dan regularly presents cutting-edge truck accident trial techniques at conferences around the country
  • Dan also works determinedly to improve the greater Scranton community
  • He served as a board member for the Everhart Museum and coaches little league baseball, basketball, and softball
  • Dan and his wife Valerie Munley are the proud parents of three children

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Daniel W. Munley's law office located?
Daniel W. Munley's law practice is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The firm is Munley Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Daniel W. Munley go to law school?
Daniel W. Munley earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1990).
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What awards or recognition has Daniel W. Munley receiandd?
Daniel W. Munley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1994
B.S.
University of Scranton
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group “Robert W. Munley Award”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified Advocate, Civil Trial, National Board of Trial Advocacy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certification by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Ten Trucking Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, the National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs, Allentown Metro Area, Best Lawyers, 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in “Best Lawyers in America,” 2013-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer 2011-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to the Irish Legal 100
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a Platinum-Level Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2020-2022
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Allentown)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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