Atty. James P. McNally

Atty. James P. McNally

James P. McNally focuses primarily on civil litigation.

Cheltenham Cheltenham 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. McNally at a glance

James P. McNally is a Trial Attorney based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, practicing at Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. (1982). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Cheltenham, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James P. McNally focuses primarily on civil litigation
  • He handles premises liability, automobile accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, contract disputes, and discrimination cases, among others, in the common pleas and federal courts
  • Jim has practiced law since 1982
  • He has handled hundreds of workers’ compensation claims, as well as litigating third-party claims in which the original injury was work-related
  • He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
  • the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia
  • He currently resides in Rydal, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with his wife and three children
  • Married to a Greek-American, one of Jim’s interests is the Greek language
  • In his spare time, Jim studies Greek with his daughter
  • As a family, they maintain a home on one of the islands, to which they hope to retire
  • Jim is also a second-degree black belt in martial arts

Practice Areas Explained

James P. McNally's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James P. McNally is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wrongful Death

James P. McNally is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

James P. McNally is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James P. McNally is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James P. McNally is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Cheltenham 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 P. McNally

Where is James P. McNally's law office located?
James P. McNally's law practice is located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. The firm is Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Holloway. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. McNally handle?
James P. McNally focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James P. McNally practiced law?
James P. McNally has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James P. McNally go to law school?
James P. McNally earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James P. McNally for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S.
Admitted: 1982

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