Atty. Michael A. Giannetta
Michael A. Giannetta is Special Counsel and a member of the Firm’s Litigation, and Personal Injury Practice area in our Scranton office.
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Michael A. Giannetta is a Special Counsel based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania United States Court of Appeals for the Third Ci (1986), Massachusetts (1999), and New York (2007). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and B.S., University of Scranton (M.A., 1983). Active member of Professional Memberships Pennsylvania Bar Association Lackawanna County Bar Association PA Association of Township Supervisors. Serves clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Giannetta is Special Counsel and a member of the Firm’s Litigation, and Personal Injury Practice area in our Scranton office
- As a former Senior Deputy Attorney General with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Mr. Giannetta has over 36 years of civil litigation experience
- His practice focuses on general litigation, motor vehicle injury claims, commercial and homeowners’ premises liability, zoning and municipal disputes
- In addition to handling jury trials, he has years of experience representing clients in arbitrations and mediations and in drafting and arguing appeals in the appellate courts of Pennsylvania
- Michael has long served as an elected township supervisor in Scott Township, Lackawanna County PA, focusing on zoning and other municipal issues
- He was also a member of the Lackawanna County Government Study Commission, which reviewed and proposed updates and changes to the county governmental structure for voter approval
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Michael A. Giannetta's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Giannetta handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael A. Giannetta is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael A. Giannetta is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael A. Giannetta is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Michael A. Giannetta is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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 venue, 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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