Matthew D. Dempsey

Matthew D. Dempsey

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

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Attorney Matthew Dempsey concentrates his practice in the areas of Automobile Injuries, Worker's Compensation and School Law. He also holds a special interest in Personal Injury Law and cases involving injured Nursing Home patients.
Lenahan & Dempsey PC

8 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1981

  • Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, US. District Court for the Middle District of PA
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Superior Court
  • Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

  • Certified as a Workers Compensation Specialist by The Pennsylvania Bar Association - Certified Specialist
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy - Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) - Certified Civil Trial Advocate
  • Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania, US. District Court for the Middle District of PA
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Superior Court
  • Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • Certified as a Workers Compensation Specialist by The Pennsylvania Bar Association - Certified Specialist
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy - Certified Civil Pretrial Advocate
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) - Certified Civil Trial Advocate
  • University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1981

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19

Case History

Cases
  • Workers Compensation Law
Highly experienced in assisting injured workers and their families following a serious at work injury.
  • Personal Injury
Numerous recoveries in often complicated Personal Injury cases.
  • Nursing Home Injuries
Representation of family members of those who have been injured by Nursing Home personnel.
  • School and Education Law
Through experience gained as a long time school district solicitor, Attorney Matthew Dempsey has represented special education students and their families as well as regular education students in need of assistance.

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