Atty. James J. Scanlon
James J. Scanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, professional liability, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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About James J. Scanlon at a glance
James J. Scanlon is a Partner based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ridley Chuff Kosierowski Scanlon P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1997), U.S. District Court, Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania (1997), and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (1998). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Villanova University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lackawanna County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James J. Scanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, professional liability, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
- James practices at Ridley Chuff Kosierowski Scanlon P.C. in Scranton, PA
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James J. Scanlon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Scanlon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 J. Scanlon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James J. Scanlon is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James J. Scanlon is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James J. Scanlon is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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