Atty. James Joseph Munnis

Atty. James Joseph Munnis

James Joseph Munnis is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, immigration and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from St.

West Chester West Chester 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Joseph Munnis at a glance

James Joseph Munnis is a Member based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at The Law Office of James Munnis. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, and business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third (1993). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1993) and St. Joseph's University (B.S. St., 1978). Active member of Chester County Bar Association American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Joseph Munnis is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, immigration and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1978, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices at The Law Office of James Munnis in West Chester, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Munnis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Munnis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

James Joseph Munnis is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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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 West Chester 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Joseph Munnis

Where is James Joseph Munnis's law office located?
James Joseph Munnis's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm is The Law Office of James Munnis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Munnis handle?
James Joseph Munnis focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Joseph Munnis practiced law?
James Joseph Munnis has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Joseph Munnis go to law school?
James Joseph Munnis earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. St., 1978).
How can I contact James Joseph Munnis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1993
B.S. St.
St. Joseph's University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third
Admitted: 1993

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