Atty. Michael A. Dempsey
Michael A. Dempsey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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Michael A. Dempsey is a personal injury attorney based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Lenahan & Dempsey PC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2010). Educated at Widener University – Delaware Campus (—, 2010) and University of Pittsburgh (—, 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2026). Serands clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Dempsey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Michael A., who practices law in Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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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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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