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Melinda Ghilardi is a trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience. Prior to joining Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, Melinda worked with the Federal Defender’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for over three decades. Melinda began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Lackawanna County.

Joining Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys in 2020, Ed Monsky brings more than 35 years of experience in representing people and businesses in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, products liability, professional liability and workers’ compensation claims throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Currently he focuses on pre-litigation and workers’ compensation cases. At the beginning of his illustrious legal career, Ed served as law clerk for the Honorable Forrest Schaeffer ...

John Mulcahey joined Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys in 2014. As a highly skilled personal injury lawyer and formidable trial advocate, John has helped thousands of families in Pennsylvania to get the justice and compensation they deserve. The cases he handled resulted in millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. With over two decades of practicing experience in personal injury law, John has been praised statewide for his work. He is Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Practice A...

The Honorable Emil Giordano (Ret.), Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group , focuses his practice on estate and commercial litigation, and mediation and arbitration. Judge Giordano served as a presiding judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County, Third Judicial District, from 2004 through 2018. He was Northampton County’s first administrative Judge of the Orphans’ County Division, overseeing estates and trusts of the county, and was named to the State...

Lauren L. Sorrentino is Chair of the Firm’s Family Law Practice Group. Her practice focuses on matrimonial and family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, prenuptial and property settlement agreements, child support, child custody, and protection from abuse. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ms. Sorrentino has developed a reputation for being an effective, practical, and compassionate advocate for her clients, as she successfully guides them through the various leg...

Andrew C. Onwudinjo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Andrew C., who practices law in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barbara L. Hollenbach, a Member of the firm, focuses her practice on workers’ compensation, professional liability, products liability, and general litigation. Her civil litigation experience includes representing manufacturers of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and other products. She also represents a variety of professionals, including psychiatrists and veterinarians, as well as clients in will contest actions, including allegations of undue influence and lack of mental capacity. ...

Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. is a founding member and shareholder of the Firm and is recognized as one of Eastern Pennsylvania’s premier land use and development attorneys. In addition to land use and development, Mr. Fitzpatrick’s practice includes real estate, zoning and subdivision, commercial transactions, and general business representation. He has led clients’ development teams in advancing major commercial, industrial and residential projects including large regional co...

James O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Trusts and Estates and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James, who practices law in Frackville, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven Yurkonis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Steven, who practices law in Frackville, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.