Community Involvement - Pennsylvania

A big part of the firm’s philosophy is to give back to the community through participation in many local, state and national charitable events and organizations.

Our family of lawyers and our support staff have an unwavering interest in the future and direction of our communities. We are sensitive to the needs of our community and hope that our contributions and civic involvement will enhance the quality of life for all Northeastern Pennsylvania residents.

The “Robert & Bernadine Munley Endowed Scholarship” has been established for Landmark College in Vermont. Landmark College is the nation's premier college for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and other specific learning disabilities. The scholarship is presented to a worthy student with learning disabilities who would like to become an attorney. Robert W. Munley serves as a member and former chairman of the Board of Trustees of the college.

The Marion Munley Scholarship has been established at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in honor of the former PA State House of Representatives member.  Marion is the mother of firm founder, Robert W. Munley, and grandmother to the firm’s attorneys who share her last name. This scholarship provides financial assistance to a student in Lackawanna County interested in pursuing a career in law or politics. Presently, Attorney Marion Munley serves as a member of the Marywood University Board of Trustees.

The University of Scranton has created a scholarship in the name of Robert W. Munley. Robert W. Munley and his brother, The Honorable James W. Munley, contributed to this scholarship in honor of their father. This scholarship provides financial assistance to a student in Lackawanna County who is interested in pursuing a career in law or politics.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright is proud to be a sponsor of the annual Family-to-Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program. Following in the footsteps of their father, Robert W. Munley, Chris and Caroline Munley take to the airwaves every November via a paid advertising schedule and ask for contributions on behalf of the program, which has served over 250,000 needy families since its inception over two decades ago.

Every Christmas season, Munley, Munley & Cartwright’s team of volunteers generously give their time and money to make sure there’s a little something under the Christmas tree for needy kids in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Along with a variety of private agencies, the firm has underwritten expense free trips to send more than 300 children and adult volunteers to the United States Capital in Washington, D.C. in association with Scranton Project Hope. The trips are comprised of children from low-income families ranging in age from preschoolers to teenagers. Project Hope helps these youngsters realize how important it is for Americans to learn about and participate actively in our democracy, both as citizens and as leaders.

A number of the firm's staff annually put on sneakers and take to the streets to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Marion Munley has been running the race for many years and clocks a respectable 5K time, which is much admired by her co-workers. Many people in the firm have had their lives affected by breast cancer whether it was through a friend, family member, client or even personally.

C.A.S.U.A.L. Day (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives), sponsored by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, started out as an event primarily in Lackawanna County but has now spread to all six surrounding counties. Over 150 businesses and more than 6500 individuals participate in the event by purchasing and wearing T-shirts or pins to work on a designated Thursday in March. Proclamations by all six County Commissioners Offices give additional support and recognition. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is growing and Munley, Munley & Cartwright is proud to be part of this critical awareness effort in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Runner's World magazine has named the Northeastern Pennsylvania Steamtown Marathon "one of the 10 fastest marathon courses in the U.S." A good part of the 26.2 mile marathon is downhill with a 955-foot drop in elevation from start to finish. Marion Munley has been a frequent participant in this USATF-certified and Boston Marathon qualifier.

Matthew A. Cartwright has been involved with Rotary Club of the Abingtons since 1987 and has served as its President and as Governor of Rotary District 7410. More than one million business and professional leaders worldwide belong to Rotary International.

Munley, Munley & Cartwright is proud to be affiliated with Serving Seniors, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life and care of nursing home residents, personal care home residents and older adults in Lackawanna County.

The firm serves as hole sponsors for numerous charitable golfing events such as the Partnership for Clarks Summit State Hospital, the Lackawanna Bar Association, Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers, Lackawanna College and many others.

Senior Pre-Litigation Paralegal, Janie Lamberton, is a shining example of how our firm makes a difference, both in the courtroom and in the community. A pet lover and owner of five rescued dogs, Janie has been a long-time volunteer with organizations like the Humane Society of Lackawanna County, the Dessin Animal Shelter, Dogs of Appalachian Welfare Group, Appalachian Animal Rescue Friends, Circle of Light and Tracey's Hope. She also volunteers with TDI (Therapy Dogs International) visiting nursing homes, hospitals, hospice facilities and local libraries. Janie also transports volunteers to and from shelters, and assists both local and non-local shelters with fundraising projects. She works tirelessly to unite homeless pets to pet-less homes (or homes in need of more pets!). Her motto is "until they all have a home."

Deborah Lanning, receptionist in our Wilkes-Barre location, volunteers with the Commission for Economic Opportunity (CEO), an organization that helps financially-strapped Pennsylvania residents by paying for rental deposits and utility bills. The commission also assists in building ramps for the handicapped and in providing underprivileged children with meals. Deborah also helps feed people on Thanksgiving by assisting in preparing over 500 meals and distributing them to the sick, shut-in, and the elderly.