A surgery that went wrong, a diagnosis that came too late, a medication error nobody explained. When care at a Scranton hospital or clinic leaves lasting harm, the next question is who can actually take the case.
This shortlist covers five firms that represent injured patients in Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Each entry includes verified details on attorneys, published results, and fee terms, so you know what to ask before you call.
Key Takeaways
- Our top pick is a Scranton family firm founded in 2001, with a $10 million malpractice jury verdict and a former judge and district attorney on its team.
- Foley Law Firm has offices in Scranton and Stroudsburg and offers home visits when needed.
- Munley Law has practiced in Scranton since 1959 and says its attorneys are available 24/7.
- Fellerman & Ciarimboli runs a dedicated Medical Malpractice Division chaired by Molly Dempsey Clark.
- Ross Feller Casey keeps doctors on staff to review medical records.
- Pennsylvania generally gives you two years to file, so an early consultation matters.
How we picked
We focused on firms that represent injured patients, not doctors or hospitals, and that serve Scranton residents. For each firm, we checked its own malpractice and attorney pages, published case results, fee statements, and independent directories such as Best Lawyers, as of October 2026.
Our criteria were plaintiff-side malpractice focus, named attorneys and credentials, published malpractice results, access to medical experts, and clear consultation and fee terms. We did not interview the firms, and past results never guarantee a future recovery.
1. Scartelli Olszewski
Since 2001, Scartelli Olszewski has fought for victims of medical negligence throughout Scranton, Lackawanna County, and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Its attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined legal experience and prepare every case for trial from day one. The firm also has an office on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.
Highlights
- A $10 million jury verdict for a young man harmed by an incorrect diagnosis and delayed treatment, the highest medical malpractice verdict in Luzerne County history, plus a $1.5 million verdict, including punitive damages, against an orthopedic surgeon for an unnecessary amputation.
- Founder Melissa A. Scartelli is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate and a longtime Pennsylvania Super Lawyers selection.
- She is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, which requires ten civil jury trials to verdict for admission.
- Managing partner Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. is a former Luzerne County District Attorney and Court of Common Pleas Judge.
Fees and consultation: Case reviews are free. The firm advances all case expenses, and you pay no attorney fees unless it wins your case.
2. Foley Law Firm
Founded in 1979 by Tom Foley Jr., Foley Law Firm handles medical malpractice claims, including birth injury, hospital error, and misdiagnosis cases, from offices in Scranton and Stroudsburg.
Its malpractice practice also covers cerebral palsy, medication error, and nursing home malpractice claims. It suits clients who may struggle to travel while they recover.
Highlights
- Home visits are available when necessary, and the firm says it is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Michael J. Foley is a Certified Civil Trial Advocate through the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
- He is also a member of the medical malpractice section of The National Trial Lawyers Association, which the firm says is limited to 100 Pennsylvania lawyers.
- A $1.0 million jury verdict for a client re-injured during post-operative physical therapy, which the firm reports is Wayne County’s only verdict above $1 million.
Fees and consultation: Consultations are free, and the firm works on contingency with no fee unless it wins. Its FAQ notes clients may owe other case costs, so ask how expenses are handled.
3. Munley Law
Munley Law has practiced in Scranton since 1959 and handles medical malpractice claims from its Penn Avenue office. Its attorneys work with medical experts to pinpoint where the standard of care was not followed.
It handles claims arising at Scranton hospitals including Moses Taylor, Regional Hospital of Scranton, and Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Highlights
- The firm says its attorneys are available 24/7 to answer questions.
- Its malpractice attorneys start each case by requesting the complete medical record, nursing notes, operative reports, and electronic health record audit trails.
- Published northeastern Pennsylvania medical malpractice results include $5 million and $4.35 million recoveries.
- Firm attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
Fees and consultation: Consultations are free and carry no obligation, and the firm charges no fee unless it wins. Ask how case expenses are repaid from any recovery.
4. Fellerman & Ciarimboli
Fellerman & Ciarimboli handles Scranton medical malpractice claims from its Adams Avenue office in Scranton.
Its Medical Malpractice Division is chaired by Managing Senior Attorney Molly Dempsey Clark, who helps guide the firm’s most serious medical malpractice cases.
Highlights
- Clark has nearly 30 years of legal experience and Best Lawyers recognition in plaintiff-side medical malpractice law.
- She received the CALI Award of Excellence in Law and Medicine during law school.
- Philadelphia Magazine named her a 2016 Top Outstanding Young Lawyer.
- A dedicated Scranton medical malpractice page with a local intake line.
Fees and consultation: Consultations are free and carry no cost or obligation. The pages we reviewed do not spell out fee terms, so ask for the contingency arrangement in writing.
5. Ross Feller Casey
Ross Feller Casey is a Philadelphia-based firm that takes medical malpractice cases for patients in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Founding partner Matt Casey is from Scranton, partner Joel J. Feller is from Hazleton, and the firm says it prepares every case for trial.
Highlights
- Ivy League-educated doctors on staff, some of whom are also lawyers, review medical records from the first meeting through verdict or settlement.
- Matt Casey won a $10 million award in a malpractice case built on an ALS misdiagnosis.
- The firm has filed malpractice suits involving Northeastern Pennsylvania hospitals, including Geisinger facilities.
- It filed a lawsuit alleging doctors failed to detect a young Scranton boy’s cancer.
Fees and consultation: Consultations are free, and the firm works on contingency with no charge unless there is a recovery. Ask where meetings would take place.
Before your first consultation
A little preparation helps any firm evaluate your claim faster, since much of how a lawyer helps in a malpractice case starts with your records. These steps reflect common guidance for Pennsylvania malpractice cases.
- Get a second opinion from a different provider. This creates an independent record of your condition.
- Request your complete medical records, including charts, lab results, imaging, and operative reports. Records can be altered or lost, so ask early.
- Write down what happened. Note dates, provider names, what you were told, and when symptoms appeared, and keep every bill.
- Don’t sign documents or give recorded statements to a hospital or insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
Bring what you have, even if it’s incomplete. Then ask each firm the same questions: who will handle your case day to day, which medical experts will review it, how expenses are paid, and what the fee percentage will be.
Conclusion
For a Scranton malpractice claim, our top pick pairs local roots since 2001 with a $10 million malpractice verdict and trial-tested leadership. Foley suits clients who need home visits, Munley offers round-the-clock access, Fellerman & Ciarimboli has a dedicated malpractice division, and Ross Feller Casey brings physicians in-house.
Whoever you call, ask who will handle your case, how expenses are paid, and what the written fee agreement says. Most medical malpractice claims settle before trial, so ask each firm how often it actually takes cases to a jury and why. Pennsylvania’s filing clock starts early, so don’t wait long to get your records reviewed.
FAQ
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania?
Generally two years from when the harm occurred or was discovered. Birth injury claims for a child can be filed until the child’s 20th birthday, and claims against state or local government facilities may require notice within six months.
What is a Certificate of Merit?
Pennsylvania requires one within 60 days of filing a malpractice complaint. It confirms that an appropriate licensed professional has supplied a written statement that there is a reasonable probability the care fell below accepted standards.
Does Pennsylvania cap medical malpractice damages?
There is no cap on economic or non-economic damages. Punitive damages against an individual physician are capped at 200% of compensatory damages.
What does “no fee unless we win” mean?
The attorney’s fee comes from a percentage of any settlement or verdict. Case expenses can be handled differently, so confirm the percentage and expense terms in writing before you sign.
What if I was partly at fault?
Pennsylvania uses modified comparative negligence. You can still recover if you are 50% or less at fault, but your award is reduced by your share. At 51% or more, you recover nothing.
Does a signed consent form end my case?
No. Pennsylvania requires the treating physician to obtain informed consent personally, and a consent form does not permit negligent care.