Atty. 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.
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James Christopher Munley is a Partner based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Munley Law®. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1994). Educated at Oklahoma City University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and 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 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Christopher Munley is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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.
James Christopher Munley 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.
James Christopher Munley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James Christopher Munley is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James Christopher Munley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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