Law Firm News

Attorney Munley Named to Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority

Scranton, Pennsylvania Dec. 29, 2009—Attorney J. Christopher Munley, managing partner of the law firm Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., of Scranton, Pennsylvania has been appointed to a seat on the Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority.

Munley was appointed by the Lackawanna County commissioners to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of authority member James Moran.

Pennsylvania Lawyer Marion Munley Featured As Speaker At American Association of Justice Trial Advoc

Attorney Marion Munley was a featured speaker for the American Association of Justice Advanced Litigating Truck Collision Cases held in Atlanta, Georgia from October 9 - 12, 2009.

In addition to speaking, Ms. Munley was a workshop leader for four hour breakout workshops during each of the four days, with topics ranging from “Deposing the Defendant Driver/Safety Director,” to “Crafting the Rules and Themes,” to “Jury De-Selection & Challenges for Cause.”

Julia K. Munley Admitted to Practice Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Local Attorney Julia K. Munley, recently received notification on behalf of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States that she has been granted admission to practice before the Supreme Court and that she is now a member of the bar of that Court and Officer of the Court. Attorney Munley is a trial lawyer specializing in civil litigation of personal injury cases with her family’s law firm, Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Attorney Munley has litigated and argued numerous cases before the trial and appellate courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania since her admissions in 1992. In 2001, she was admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit where she has argued.

Marion in Steamtown

Marion Munley participates in the steamtown marathon.

Caroline Munley Named to “Top 20 Under 40”

Scranton, PA - December 17, 2007- Attorney Caroline Munley of Munley, Munley & Cartwright has been named to the Northeast Business Journal’s “Top 20 Under 40.”

National Board of Trial Advocates

The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is a non-profit organization located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1977, NBTA is dedicated to bettering the quality of trial advocacy in our nation’s courtrooms and assisting the consumer of legal services in finding experienced and highly qualified trial lawyers. NBTA is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify lawyers in the specialty areas of civil, criminal and family law trial advocacy.

Attorney Cartwright Addresses Students

Atty. Matt Cartwright addressed graduating seniors at Penn State University Worthington Campus. A partner in Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C, a leading law firm representing victims and consumers in personal injury litigation, Mr. Cartwright was invited to speak by Prof. Jan Edman, Ph.D. In his presentation, Atty. Cartwright provided vital information on current challenges facing law practice management.

Attorney Daniel W. Munley Featured At Atla Seminar

Attorney Daniel W. Munley was recently a featured speaker at the American Trial Lawyers Association’s seminar, Litigating Truck Accidents- From Discovery to Trial, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the third time he has been chosen to address this prestigious group.

The Association of Trial Lawyers Recognize Deborah Kell

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America recently recognized Ms. Deborah A. Kell, the head paralegal at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C.

Marion Munley Presents American Association of Justice Update on Truck Litigation

Attorney Marion C. Munley was one of the key presenters in Las Vegas, NV at an American Association for Justice seminar on Litigating Truck Collision Cases.

Attorney Matthew A. Cartwright, PA Supreme Court Judge Address Convention

SCRANTON, PA - July 7, 2007-Attorney Matthew A. Cartwright, partner in Munley, Munley and Cartwright, and the Hon. Michael Eakin, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge, addressed the annual Pennsylvania Association for Justice Convention in Hershey, PA.

Safe Driving Tips For the Thanksgiving Holiday

Scranton, PA - November 21, 2007 - This year an estimated 30.8 million Americans will hit the road in order to spend the holiday with friends and family, and with so many extra drivers on the road, it is important to remember these safe driving tips:

Atty. Robert Munley Presents at Penn State University

Scranton, PA - March 24, 2008 - Attorney Robert W. Munley III, presented “Issues in Workers Compensation” to an assembly of students at Penn State University.

Atty. Robert W. Munley Nominated for Wall Street Journal’s Lawyer of the Year

Scranton, PA - December 17, 2007- Atty. Robert W. Munley, of Munley, Munley and Cartwright, has been nominated to receive the distinction of Lawyer of the Year by the Wall Street Journal.

Robert W. Munley to Receive Community Service Award

Scranton, Pennsylvania – October 2, 2008 – The Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) will present Attorney Robert W. Munley with their Community Service Award at the Comcast Center in Philadelphia on October 17, 2008.

Local Lawyer Daniel Webster Munley Wins $850,000 Settlement in Truck Accident Case

Scranton, PA (September 2003) . . . A 2001 accident on I-81 in Luzerne County has resulted in a Massachusetts based trucking company and its driver agreeing to pay an $850,000 settlement. The recipient of the award, Robert Reed of Irving, Texas, was driving his motorcycle at the time of the crash.

Officials Name Munley to the LHVA Board

Scranton, PA - February 13, 2008- Lackawanna County Commissioners Michael Washo, Corey O’Brien and A.J. Munchak have appointed Attorney Julia K. Munley to the Board of Directors of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority.

Marion Munley, Debbie Lanning Volunteer “Hope” for the Community

Scranton, PA - December 11, 2007 - The Hope Center was recently featured in the Dallas Post thanks to the dedication of volunteers like Atty. Marion Munley and Debbie Lanning of Munley, Munley and Cartwright.

Munley to Speak at Interstate Trucking Conference, KY Justice Association

Scranton, PA - February 22, 2008 - Attorney Daniel W. Munley, a partner in Munley, Munley & Cartwright, has been chosen to speak at two upcoming conferences.

Munley Secures $475,000 Settlement for Car Crash Victim

Scranton, PA - November 13, 2007 - Attorney Daniel W. Munley, partner in the law firm of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, negotiated a $475,000 settlement on behalf of a man who was nearly killed in a 2000 accident.

Munley Named To Board of Directors

Lake George, NY - September 4, 2007 - Attorney Marion Munley has been named to the Board of Directors of the Lake George Land Conservatory in Lake George, NY

Health / Medical News Headlines

First ESC Guidelines for Noncardiac Surgery Support Use of Beta Blockers
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:07:28 EDT
The first-ever European recommendations to help cardiologists manage patients undergoing noncardiac surgery have been issued.
Medscape Medical News

Munley, Munley & Cartwright Announce New Hire

Scranton, PA - March 19, 2008 - Munley, Munley and Cartwright is proud to announce the hire of Melissa Nanni as Executive Assistant to Atty. Marion Munley.

Munley Secures $237,000 for Minor Injured in ATV Accident

Scranton, PA - April 4, 2008 - Atty. Robert W. Munley, III, a partner in Munley, Munley & Cartwright, successfully negotiated a $237,000 settlement on behalf of a minor seriously injured in an ATV accident.

Munley to Speak at Interstate Trucking Conference, KY Justice Association

Black MTN, NC - February 20, 2008 - Atty. Marion Munley is in Black Mountain, NC teaching at Direct Examination, a regional seminar through the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. Marion is a graduate of TLC, and she is a member of the College’s teaching staff.

Marion Munley: Only Female Attorney In America Certified By AITLA

Scranton, Pennsylvania – February 2, 2009 – Attorney Marion C. Munley was recently certified by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.

Julia Munley Named Secretary of Women Lawyers’ Group

Scranton, PA - January 24, 2008 - At a recent meeting, the Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna County named Attorney Julia K. Munley, of Munley, Munley & Cartwright to the position of Secretary.

Attorney Julia K. Munley Certified by NBTA

Scranton, Pennsylvania - February 19, 2008 - The National Board of Trial Advocacy has officially recognized Attorney Julia K. Munley as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, placing her in an elite group of trial lawyers.

Daniel W. Munley Certified By AITLA

Scranton, Pennsylvania – February 2, 2009 – Attorney Daniel W. Munley was recently certified by the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. AITLA is a national association of committed lawyers joined together to help eliminate unsafe and illegal trucking practices

Attorney Daniel W. Munley Named Executive Board Officer

Scranton, Pennsylvania - July 20, 2007 - Attorney Daniel W. Munley was recently elected Special Projects Coordinator for the Interstate Trucking Litigation Group by delegates at the American Association for Justice Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Cartwright Joins International Society of Barristers

Scranton, PA - April 8, 2008 - Munley, Munley & Cartwright is proud to announce the induction of partner Matthew A. Cartwright into the International Society of Barristers

Munley Named Rising Star Super Lawyer

Scranton, Pennsylvania - August 1, 2007 - Attorney Caroline Munley was recently named a 2007 “Rising Star Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics, Inc. and the publishers of Philadelphia Magazine.

Caroline Munley Named Rising Star Super Lawyer

SCRANTON, PA - 10/10/07 - Attorney Caroline Munley was recently named a 2007 “Rising Star Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics, Inc. and the publishers of Philadelphia Magazine.

Marita E. Paparelli as its Firm Administrator

The law firm of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, a plaintiffs firm concentrating in medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, workers compensation, product liability and nursing home negligence, along with a variety of other practice areas, has announced the appointment of Marita E. Paparelli as its Firm Administrator in May. Mrs. Paparelli comes from a long background of familiarity with local law firms having served as a Law Librarian for over 28 years. She holds an undergraduate degree from Immaculata University and a graduate degree from Villanova University. Mrs. Paparelli is involved in the administration of the firm’s new offices located at The Form Plaza, 227 Penn Avenue in Scranton along with satellite offices in Wilkes Barre, Stroudsburg and Hamlin, along with their presences in Sunbury, Bloomsburg and Shamokin.

Marita has also announced a new service at Munley, Munley & Cartwright entitled “Operation Touch” as an avenue of communication for present, past and future clients and any of their legal concerns. Marita Paparelli is wed to Attorney Joseph D. Paparelli, resides in Peckville and is the mother of two adult children.

James Christopher Munley, Esquire and Daniel Webster Munley, Esquire have been notified of their att

James Christopher Munley, Esquire and Daniel Webster Munley, Esquire have been notified of their attaining all the requirements necessary to be recognized as a certified member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. They have been added to the prestigious membership of attorneys and are officially recognized as lawyers who have demonstrated the special knowledge, skills and proficiency to be properly identified as “Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate.”

Shari D. Trussler is participating in a National Business Institute seminar, April 19th in Scranton

Shari D. Trussler is participating in a National Business Institute seminar on April 19th in Scranton, Pennsylvania entitled “Find It Free and Fast on the Net: Advanced Internet Strategies For The Pennsylvania Legal Professional.” She performs as the in-house counsel with Munley, Munley & Cartwright where she is responsible for for the research department, drafting legal documents and technology support for all trials, including the preparation and presentation at trials. Attorney Trussler is is an adjunct professor at Marywood University where she teaches Legal Applications and Legal Research in the Paralegal Program.

She received her B.S. degree from Bryan College with a triple major in history, philosophy and political science, and her J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University. Ms. Trussler is a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and serves on the Law Advisory Board for the Paralegal Program at Marywood University.

Rosanne, a beloved employee and paralegal at MM&C, celebrates her 30th Anniversary of employment at

Rosanne, a beloved employee and paralegal at MM&C, celebrates her 30th Anniversary of employment at the firm. She was very surprised as a party was held in her honor and a good time was had by all.

Daniel W. Munley was elected Vice-President of the Small Business Litigation Section

In San Francisco, CA at the Association of Trial Lawyers Summer meeting Attorney Daniel W. Munley was elected Vice-President of the Small Business Litigation Section.

Attorneys Marion Munley, Matthew Cartwright, Julia K. Munley and Daniel Munley were all acknowledged

Attorneys Marion Munley, Matthew Cartwright, Julia K. Munley and Daniel Munley were all acknowledged by Trials Lawyers Care, Inc. at the American Association for Justice convention in Boston. Leo V. Boyle, President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America along with Larry S. Stewart, President, Trian Lawyers Care, Inc. recognized these members of the firm as Lawyer Volunteer’s willing to provide free, quality legal representation to eligible victims and their families who sought compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The generous donation of their time and legal expertise was appreciated along with their dedication to helping the victims and families touched by the events of September 11th.

Attorney Daniel Webster Munley was among a number of specially invited dignitaries to attend the French government’s unveiling of a commemorative plaque honoring French victims of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. The ceremony, held at the French Consulate in New York City, was presided over by French Consulate General Richard Duqu? Mrs. Dening Lohez, widow of Jerome Robert Lohez, requested Attorney’s Munley’s presence at the French ceremony.

Mr. Lohez was a senior applications architect at NexxtHealth, a subsidiary of Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield, located on the 26th Floor of the World Trade Center. He was also a veteran of the French Army’s 53 Artillery regiment and had just returned from visiting his family in France when he was killed in the 9/11 attacks. Mr.. Lohez was set to release a software product for his company, which was thought to be a breakthrough in the industry, on September 11, 2001.

A volunteer in the American Trial Lawyers Association’s (ATLA) Trial Lawyers Care Program established by ATLA for attorneys to provide free representation to victims of 9/11 tragedy. Attorney Munley stated “following the tragic event, many Americans were looking for ways to help. I felt this program was a way for me to take my abilities and apply them.”

Through Attorney Munley’s efforts in presenting the claims to the Victims Compensation Fund and with the assistance of life-long friend Brian Kelly, CPA, Mrs. Lohez, was awarded $3.9 million.
To express her gratitude, Mrs. Lohez invited Attorney Munley and Mr. Kelly, and their wives, Valerie Munley and Melissa Kelly, to attend the French Consulate Event. The plaque, will forever hang in the lobby of the French Consulate.

Attorney Matthew A. Cartwright was elected the editor of the Business Litigation Section.

During the Association of Trial Lawyers of America meeting Attorney Matthew A. Cartwright was elected the editor of the Business Litigation Section.

Attorneys Marion Munley, Matthew Cartwright, Julia K. Munley and Daniel Munley were all acknowledged

Attorneys Marion Munley, Matthew Cartwright, Julia K. Munley and Daniel Munley were all acknowledged by Trials Lawyers Care, Inc. at the American Trials Lawyers Association convention in Boston. Leo V. Boyle, President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America along with Larry S. Stewart, President, Trial Lawyers Care, Inc. recognized these members of the firm as Lawyer Volunteer’s willing to provide free, quality legal representation to eligible victims and their families who sought compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The generous donation of their time and legal expertise was appreciated along with their dedication to helping the victims and families touched by the events of September 11th.

Attorney Marion Munley has been invited to teach at The Trial Lawyers College

Attorney Marion Munley has been invited to teach at The Trial Lawyers College, located at Gerry Spence’s ranch in Wyoming. His school brings together some of the greatest trial lawyers and judges to train trial lawyers both young and old in the winning dynamics and techniques of the jury trial.

We, at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, are very proud of Marion being asked to teach at this prestigious institute and to be recognized as one of the outstanding trial attorneys in the country.

Marion Munley To Participate As Staff Member At Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College

Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. Lawyers Named to Leadership Positions in American Association

Munley, Munley and Cartwright Seen on The Office

Munley, Munley & Cartwright featured in The Office television series on the NBC television network!

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