Sidney Dale May
also known as Sidney D. May
About Sidney
Biography
For over 30 plus years I have been fortunate to practice law and serve clients throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Most of my career has been devoted to helping the injured. Whether it was a car or trucking crash, defective premises or product, medical error or a work-related injury, I have worked diligently to get my clients just compensation. Having worked as a carpenter, I have a special interest in worker's compensation case.
Another part of my practive has been devoted to DUI/DWI/Boating Under the Influence and other criminal defense cases such as drug-related offenses, assault and property crimes.
My outside interests include travel, golf, downhill skiing, hiking, music/arts and boating.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
39 years
39 years
39 years
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
May Law
May Law, 1516 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA, 18704
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Sidney Dale May's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic and highly motivated attorney!
I first met Sidney in the early 1990's after being injured in an auto accident. He was wonderful every step of the way, always returned phone calls promptly, continuously kept me in the loop, gave forthright recommendations and got me a fair and just settlement. Since that time he has been the pers...
Sidney Dale May's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have gotten to know Attorney May over the last year and can attest to his excellent legal skill and knowledge on a variety of legal areas. He is an accomplished litigator and knows his way around the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sid May is a talented, knowledgeable, hard-working lawyer. He communicates well and gets things done. I trust him and recommend him, without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sid is an excellent attorney. He is very smart and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend him."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, May Law
1987 - 2007
Attorney, Cefalo & Associates
1987 - 1987
Attorney, Edleman Mady & Kasick
Associations
1987 - Present
Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Associationmember
Member
member
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled for over $100,000
Charges dismissed for lack of adequate evidence of intoxication.
Settled with payment to both mother (driver) and daughter (passenger)
Settled with payment to both mother (driver) and daughter (passenger)
Arbitration award of $72,500
Arbitration award of $152,500.00
Settlement with landowner for $53,000.00 and settled with employer for confidential sum
Settled for $250,000 at mediation
Case settled for over $200,000.00
Case settled for $150,000.
Settled for policy limits
Settled for policy limits of liability and UIM coverage
Settled for over $100,000
Settlement for $135,000.00
Mediation resulted in $250,000 settlement for courier
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1999
Auto insurance
Languages
English