Atty. Marion K. Munley

Atty. Marion K. Munley

Marion Munley is a champion of the civil justice system and the rights of victims—particularly those who have been injured in trucking crashes and by products in the marketplace. She is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families.

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Profile Summary

About Marion K. Munley at a glance

Marion K. Munley is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Munley Law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1986) and University of Scranton (B.A., 1983). 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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  • Marion Munley is a champion of the civil justice system and the rights of victims—particularly those who have been injured in trucking crashes and by products in the marketplace
  • She is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families
  • Marion treats each client like a member of her family
  • Through her advocacy, she has won many multimillion-dollar recoveries for her clients including one of the largest trucking accident settlements in history
  • Widely recognized as one of the most prominent and widely respected lawyers in the state, Marion is Triple Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial, Civil Practice, and Truck Law
  • Marion has earned an AV-Preeminent designation from Martindale-Hubbell, the industry’s highest ethical and client satisfaction rating
  • A leader in the legal community, Marion is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and was recently elected the AAJ Parliamentarian
  • She was the first woman to become Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group in 2018 and is a past chair of the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus
  • Marion has also been elected as President of the Melvin M. Belli Society
  • Marion is the second woman in Pennsylvania to become Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Among her other professional affiliations are the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Society of Barristers, and the Summit Council, an exclusive group of today’s top civil justice attorneys committed to the highest levels of trial advocacy, to obtaining justice for individuals and families who have been hurt by corporate wrongdoing, and to the protection of the civil justice system
  • In the course of her career, Marion has received some of the highest honors a lawyer can receive
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012, Marion has been named the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • She has also been recognized as Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania and 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury-Plaintiffs for the Allentown metro area
  • Marion has also been selected to the list of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for the last 18 years and has been consistently recognized as one of the “top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania” in Super Lawyers Magazine
  • A graduate of Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1986), Marion received her undergraduate degree from Scranton University in 1983

Practice Areas Explained

Marion K. Munley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marion K. Munley 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.

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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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Product Liability

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marion K. Munley

Where is Marion K. Munley's law office located?
Marion K. Munley's law practice is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The firm is Munley Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marion K. Munley handle?
Marion K. Munley focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Marion K. Munley go to law school?
Marion K. Munley earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Marion K. Munley for a consultation?
You can contact Marion K. Munley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Marion K. Munley received?
Marion K. 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.
Temple University
- 1986
B.A.
University of Scranton
- 1983

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 — Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Best Lawyers, 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Athena Award, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2007, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2019-2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Trailblazer, as recognized by the Legal Intelligencer, 2019
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer 2004-present, via Thomson-Reuters, a distinction limited to only 5% of the legal community in Pennsylvania
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania,” Super Lawyers, 2013-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Marie Lambert Award, American Association for Justice Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Distinguished Service Award,” American Association for Justice Board of Governors, 2020, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Robert W. Munley Pursuit of Justice Award,” American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group, 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Above and Beyond” Award, American Association for Justice, 2018, 2019, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lynette Norton Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession, 2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Diplomat, National College of Advocacy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, The National Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Woman of Excellence Award Winner, as selected by the Scranton Chamber of Commerce
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chosen as a Top 25 Women Business Professionals for 2011, Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Best Lawyers, 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice-Plaintiffs, Allentown Metro Area, Best Lawyers, 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, Allentown Metro Area, Best Lawyers, 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs, Allentown Metro Area, Best Lawyers, 2017, 2019
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Northeastern Pennsylvania)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Northeastern Pennsylvania)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Northeastern Pennsylvania)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Allentown)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Allentown)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Allentown)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Allentown)
- 2017

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