Marion Munley, Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer Munley Law is pleased to announce that Partner Marion Munley was named a 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer. The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list is an elite group of plaintiffs’ attorneys chosen from all over the United States. Marion Munley, along with Munley Law Partner Daniel Munley, were the only two attorneys in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be named to this year’s list. Marion has been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list every year since 2019. In 2007 and 2019, she was also named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America guide. Marion is widely recognized as one of the most prominent and widely respected lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She has won many multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for injury clients throughout the United States, including one of the largest truck accident settlements in history. She is triple board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Law, Civil Practice Advocacy, and Truck Accident Law. She is the second woman in Pennsylvania to become board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate. Marion regularly presents cutting-edge truck accident trial techniques at legal conferencesthroughout the country. She currently serves on the American Association for Justice’s Board of Governors and on its Executive Committee. She was the first woman to become the Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigations Group in 2018 and received the Robert W. Munley Champion of Justice Award in 2020. She regularly presents cutting-edge truck accident trial techniques at legal conferences throughout the country. She has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America since 2013 and was named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has been on the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the past 18 years and is consistently recognized as one of the “Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania” by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Munley Law’s Caroline Munley Now a Certified Specialist Caroline Munley Munley Law is pleased to announce that Caroline Munley was certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Caroline had successfully completed the 2022 certification process by submitting a variety of documents showing that at least 50 percent of her legal practice is in the specialty field of workers’ compensation, that she has practiced in the field for more than five years, and that she actively participates in Mandatory Continuing Legal Education in workers’ compensation law and related fields. Caroline also passed the certification examination that focuses on workers’ compensation law and rules, and leading case law. In 2012, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Law Section as the first bar association entity in Pennsylvania tocertify lawyers in the area of workers’ compensation law. Today, more than 200 lawyers earned certification and remain certified. As managing partner of Munley Law, Caroline has won millions of dollars for car accident,commercial truck crash, and workplace injury victims. She has been named to the lists of Top 25 Women Trial Lawyers in PA, Best Lawyers in America, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates. She was recently named as one of the Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania by the Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers Association.
Marion Munley Presents at New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar 2021 Munley Law is pleased to announce that Marion Munley recently used her expertise in trucking law to speak to the New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar 2021, on “Discovery Issues in Trucking Cases.” A champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system for over 25 years, Marion is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. 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 Justince (AAJ) and currently serves on the AAJ Board of Governors and on its Executive Committee. She was the first woman to become Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group in 2018 and is a past chair of the AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. 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 todays 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. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012, Marion has been named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Last year, she was recognized as Best Lawyers® 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.
Munley Law Ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms” Munley Law has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 4 practice areas. Firms included in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2022 Edition of “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. Additionally, one “Law Firm of the Year” was named in each nationally-ranked practice area. Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed on a national and/or metropolitan scale. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity. Munley Law received the folloing rankings in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”: Regional Tier 1Northeastern PennsylvaniaMedical Malpractice Law – PlaintiffsPersonal Injury Litigation – PlaintiffsProduct Liability Litigation – PlantiffsWorkers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
Marion Munley Presents at Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Munley Law is pleased to announce that Marion Munley recently spoke to the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. Her discussion was titled “Rule of Three: Industry Standard or Make Believe?” A champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system for over 25 years, Marion is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. 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 Justince (AAJ) and currently serves on the AAJ Board of Governors and on its Executive Committee. She was the first woman to become Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group in 2018 and is a past chair of the AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. 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 todays 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. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012, Marion has been named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Last year, she was recognized as Best Lawyers® 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.
Marion Munley Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2022 Munley Law is pleased to announce that Marion Munley is listed in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation — Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has been so included in this prestigious list since 2012. A champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system for over 25 years, Marion is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. 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 currently serves on the AAJ Board of Governors and on its Executive committee. She was the firs woman to become Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group in 2018 and is a past chair of the AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. 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. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2012, Marion has been named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Last year, she was recognized as Best Lawyers 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 thetop 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 the University of Scranton in 1983.
Former State Rep. Marion L. Munley First Woman Included in Scranton’s Distinguished Citizens Memorial Marion L. Munley, a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and pioneer in women’s equality, became the first woman included in Scranton’s Distinguished Citizens Memorial on October 15. Munley was chosen by officials from the Lackawanna County Arts and Cultural Department and the Lackawanna Historical Society for her indelible mark on state politics and women’s rights. After her husband, Hon. Robert W. Munley passed in 1947, she won a special election for his seat in the Pennsylvania State House. She was the first woman elected from Lackawanna County & Northeastern Pennsylvania. Munley was re-elected to office eight times. During her tenure, she was the first woman elected to a leadership position in the Democratic Caucus in the 300-year history of the legislature. She also became Secretary of the House of Representatives, the first and only woman to hold that position. The Distinguished Citizens Memorial in Courthouse Square also includes late Gov. Robert P Casey, U.S. Rep Joseph M McDade, and former governor and UN Ambassador, William Warren Scranton II.Munley was an advocate for equality and fairness throughout her career and was a coauthor of House Bill 66 (1959), which prohibited “the discrimination in rate of pay because of sex”. She became the matriarch of a family that would continue in her footsteps in local politics and the legal field. The Munley family is proud to honor their grandmother’s legacy.
Marion Munley Presents at Western Trial Lawyers Association Summer Seminar Munley Law is pleased to announce that Marion Munley spoke at the Western Trial Lawyers Association Summer Seminar, titled “Using the Defendants’ Words and Documents to Win Your Truck Case.” A champion of victims’ rights and the civil justice system for over 25 years, Marion is known for her compassionate approach to representing the catastrophically injured and her tireless devotion to her clients and their families. 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 lag community, Marion is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and currently serves on the AAJ Board of Governors and on its Executive committee. She was the firs woman to become Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group in 2018 and is a past chair of the AAJ’s Women Trial Lawyers Caucus. 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. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2012, Marion has been named the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation–Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Last year, she was recognized as Best Lawyers 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 the University of Scranton in 1983.
Six Munley Law lawyers named to 2022 Best Lawyers list James Christopher MunleyDaniel W. MunleyCaroline M. MunleyJohn M. MulcaheyRobert W. Munley, IIIMarion K. Munley Munley Law is pleased to announce that 6 of their lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. In addition, Katie Nealon was named to the 2022 “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs. “Ones to Watch” is an honor given to attorneys early in their legal careers. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas.They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Lawyers must have at least ten years of experience practicing law to be considered. Munley Law would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2022 The Best Lawyers in America list: John M. Mulcahey – Personal Injury Litigation – PlaintiffsCaroline M. Munley – Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, Personal Injury Litigation – PlaintiffsDaniel W. Munley – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – PlaintiffsJames Christopher Munley – Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants, Personal Injury Litigation – PlaintiffsMarion K. Munley – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – PlaintiffsRobert W. Munley, III – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
Munley Law Announces $4 Million Settlement with Incompetent Trucking Company Munley Law won a $4 million settlement for a client from a shipping company that selected an incompetent trucking company to transport its goods. Munley Law represented a couple that was severely injured in a multi-vehicle accident caused by one of the trucking company’s tractor trailers. According to the complaint, the accident occurred in a construction zone when a tractor trailer was unable to stop because its brakes were not properly adjusted. The truck rear ended the couple, causing a multiple vehicle collision. The accident left the couple with life-altering injuries, including paraplegia and severe back injuries. According to the complaint, the truck carried the mandatory minimum insurance of $750,000. “This settlement will go a long way to help our clients recover from such a horrific accident,” said Marion Munley, lead counsel on the case. “It also sends a clear message to shipping companies to do their due diligence before selecting a carrier.” For more than 60 years, the truck accident lawyers at Munley Law have been recognized nationwide as industry experts. Their attorneys have helped to create many of the laws that protect truck accident victims today. They have won groundbreaking settlements and verdicts for their clients.
