Atty. Matthew James Scanlon

Atty. Matthew James Scanlon

Matthew James Scanlon is a lawyer practicing family, personal injury, civil rights. Matthew has been licensed for 17 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Matthew James Scanlon at a glance

Matthew James Scanlon is a personal injury, family law, and civil rights attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2009). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew James Scanlon is a lawyer practicing family, personal injury, civil rights
  • Matthew has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Scanlon's Areas of Practice

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

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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Matthew James Scanlon is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Matthew James 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 Pittsburgh 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 Matthew James Scanlon

Where is Matthew James Scanlon's law office located?
Matthew James Scanlon's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Scanlon handle?
Matthew James Scanlon focuses on personal injury, family law, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew James Scanlon practiced law?
Matthew James Scanlon has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
How can I contact Matthew James Scanlon for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2009

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