Brian J. Lenahan

Brian J. Lenahan

Scranton, PA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Lenahan & Dempsey PC

8 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Biography

Attorney Brian J. Lenahan concentrates his practice on assisting the seriously injured. He has a strong interest in cases in the fields of personal injury, motor vehicle/truck accident litigation, premises liability and workers' compensation.

Attorney Lenahan is a principal of the Firm, joining the practice in 1987. He is a graduate of the Villanova University School of Law and The University of Scranton. Brian Lenahan is licensed to practice in all local and state courts as well as the United States Middle District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Cases of Interest

Brian J. Lenahan has had numerous significant cases over his career and had the distinction of representing all of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County in a complex appellate case.

Memberships/Distinctions

Brian J. Lenahan is a member of the Lackawanna Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Federal and American Bar Associations. In addition, he is a member of the Association of Trial Attorneys, Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the Committee for Justice for All. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Scranton Public Library Committee as appointed by the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County and has been approved to serve on the Scranton Public Library Board by the Mayor of the City of Scranton.

Attorney Brian Lenahan can be reached at 1-888-536-2426.

Lenahan & Dempsey PC

8 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1987

  • Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Federal Bar Association

  • Association of Trial Attorneys - Member
  • Committee for Justice for All - Member
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice - Member
  • Scranton Public Library Committee - Board Member
  • Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, American Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, Federal Bar Association
  • Association of Trial Attorneys - Member
  • Committee for Justice for All - Member
  • Pennsylvania Association for Justice - Member
  • Scranton Public Library Committee - Board Member
  • Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1987

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Northeastern Pennsylvania (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America - Plaintiff's Law
  • Named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2005
  • Certified as a Workers Compensation Specialists by The Pennsylvania Bar Association

Case History

Cases
  • Representation of Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, Lackawanna County, PA
Attorney Brian Lenahan was chosen by the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County to represent them in a complex appellate case
  • Guest Lecturer
Attorney Lenahan has lectured on varied legal issues and has been a guest speaker for, among others, The Pennsylvania Bar Institute, The Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and The Lackawanna County Bar Association.
  • Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Experience
Attorney Brian Lenahan has successfully handled countless cases on behalf of injured workers and their families.
  • Certified as a Workers Compensation Specialist by The Pennsylvania Bar Association Certified Specialist
Certified Specialist

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