James Christopher Munley
James Christopher Munley is an accomplished Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer and upholder of plaintiffs’ rights. A board-certified civil trial specialist, Christopher has earned a national reputation for his work on behalf of injured victims. Contact Christopher for a no-obligation consultation, free of charge,
- Named to the Irish Legal 100, 2016
- Listed in “Best Lawyers in America” by the legal guide Best Lawyers
- Named “Lawyer of the Year” for workers’ compensation by Best Lawyers, 2016
- Board Certified Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocates
- Named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, 2005-2019
Christopher’s Education
- Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, OK, Juris Doctor, 1994
- Colegio Mayor La Concepcion – Valencia, Spain
- Catholic University of America Washington, DC , BA, 1990
Christopher’s Professional Affiliations
- US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Lackawanna and Luzerne County Bar Associations
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Board of Governors
- Former Member of Young Lawyers Division Lackawanna Bar Association
What Christopher is also proud of
- Named to Top 100 Trial Lawyers in PA by National Trial Lawyers Association
- Speaker, Lackawanna Bar Association CLE, “Five Ways to Market Your Firm Without Spending Money,” August 30, 2018
- Gerry Spence Regional Trial Lawyers College 2002
- Executive Education Certificate, The Ultimate in Trial Advocacy, Harvard University
- Lackawanna Bar Association Committee Assignments – Fee Dispute Committee, Nominating Committee, Golf Outing Committee
- Spoke on Importance of collection and preservation of evidence in civil cases
- Moderator, Lackawanna County Bar Association Annual Meeting, 1998 Rules of Civil Procedure
- Council for Community Affairs, Annual Meeting January 2001
- Founded a national Legal Marketing and Management seminar series ATLAS Lawyers to provide both Legal Marketing and Practice Management advice to small to mid-sized law firms. Past Seminars:
- October 2019, Myrtle Beach, SC
- February 2018, Marriot Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL
- April 2015, Hilton Bonnett Creek, Orlando, FL
- September 2013, The W Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- April 2013, The Washington Marriott, Washington, D.C.
- October 2012, The W Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- October 2011, Historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton, PA
- March 2011, Naples Grand, Naples, FL
- February 2010, Naples Grand, Naples, FL
- March 2009, The Buena Vista Palace, Disneyworld, FL
- September 2008, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
- February 2008, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Christopher’s Family & Community
- Vice Chairman, Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority Owner of the New York Yankees AAA Affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
- President, Board of Directors, The Scranton Club
- Member, Jeffrey M. Davis Scholarship Award Committee
- Board of Directors, Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter Girl Scouts of America
- Speaker at Regional Senior Centers on “Identity Theft” on how to avoid becoming a victim and steps to take if you discover your identity has been stolen
- Speaker at Regional Senior Centers on the topic “Preparing for Surgery”
- Christopher is married to Dr. Maria Yager Munley and is the proud father of two children.
