James Christopher Munley is an award-winning plaintiffs’ lawyer who has dedicated his career to fighting for accident victims and their families. As a board-certified civil trial advocate, Chris is widely regarded across the United States as a leading personal injury and truck accident attorney. He has multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements to his name thanks to his diligence and unwavering dedication to his clients.
For his work in truck accident litigation, Chris has been named to the Best Lawyers in America since 2012. He has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2013 and was recently named to the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. Chris has also been named to the Irish Legal 100 and has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Also a champion of workers’ rights, Chris was recognized as the workers’ compensation Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America.
Outside of his contributions in courtrooms and negotiation rooms across the United States, Chris is dedicated to improving local Pennsylvania communities. He serves as the chairman of Lackawanna County’s PNC Field, which is home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders (a New York Yankees AAA Affiliate), the President of the Scranton Club, and a board member for the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the Girl Scouts of America. In addition, he regularly speaks at senior community centers on relevant safety topics.
Chris is the founder of ATLAS LAWYERS Legal Seminars, a conference series that brings together attorneys across the United States to share views on how to manage a thriving law firm in the 21st century.
Chris and his wife Dr. Maria Yager Munley are the proud parents of two children.
Awards & Recognition
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law
Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy
Lawyer of the Year for Workers' Compensation-Claimants
Best Lawyer in America
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer
AV Preeminent Rating
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
Irish 100
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania
Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers
Education
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Oklahoma University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1994 -
Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Arts
1990 -
Harvard Universty
Executive Education Certificate, the Ultimate in Trial Advocacy - Gerry Spence Regional Trial Lawyers College
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Notable Settlements & Verdicts
Professional Organizations
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Lackawanna County Bar Association
Luzerne County Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
