Atty. Thomas J. Campenni
For over two decades, Tom’’s practice has focused on the representation of individuals and businesses in federal and state employment, civil rights, commercial law and personal injury matters. His clients have come from a wide range of backgrounds, including the engineering, computer, logistic, and service industries, local and state governmental entities, and everyday people who have suffered an injustice.
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Thomas J. Campenni is a Partner based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practicing at Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania United State Court (2001). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Cornell University (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For over two decades, Tom’’s practice has focused on the representation of individuals and businesses in federal and state employment, civil rights, commercial law and personal injury matters
- His clients have come from a wide range of backgrounds, including the engineering, computer, logistic, and service industries, local and state governmental entities, and everyday people who have suffered an injustice
- Over the years, he has been involved in cases that have set precedent in the employment, civil rights, commercial, and personal injury context
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Campenni was a Law Clerk to former Chief Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and a former Circuit Judge on the on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- He is a member of the Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association), the Federal Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association
- He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the West Pittston Civil Service Commission, is a member of the Board of Trustees of the West Pittston Library and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Area Football Alumni Association
- Mr. Campenni is a graduate of Cornell University and Temple University Law School
- Presentations/Publications •Attorney Tom Campenni spoke to the Northeast Business club about the differences between full and limited tort and cautioned... about opting for the limited coverage in order to reduce your auto insurance costs
- Should you be involved in a serious car accident, without full tort, you are waving your right to recover damages for pain and suffering
- Tom advises to protect yourself with full tort
- He went on to describe that not every case results in a law suit, and at the end of the day, it’s always the client’s decision
- If you’ve been involved in an auto accident and have any questions or concerns about your case, give Tom a call: 272-268-7550. •Medical Malpractice Case Update - September, 2009 •Medical Malpractice Case Update - September, 2010 Honors Law Clerk to former Chief Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, now a Judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals for the United States
- BV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell - This rating attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. “CONGRATULATIONS to Thomas J. Campenni, an Associate in our Litigation Department, who graduated from Leadership Wilkes-Barre in June, 2013.” Joseph L. Persico, Managing Partner “CONGRATULATIONS to Thomas J. Campenni, who has been granted Partnership in our firm effective January 1, 2014.” Joseph L. Persico, Managing Partner Personal Interests •Spending time with wife and daughters •Reading mysteries •Golf •Biking •Coaching football
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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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas J. Campenni is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Wilkes-Barre 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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