I vigorously defend the rights of injured workers and others injured due to someone else's negligence.You need a certified workers compensation specialist. The insurance company has one.Motor vehicle accident? Slip and fall? Medical malpractice? Call now for a free consultation.Over your head in debt? We are the solution.Need an attorney? If I can't handle it, I will find you someone who can.
After practicing law at a 10 attorney firm for nearly 20 years, I decided that if I wanted a true ownership interest in my practice I would need to go out on my own. I started my solo practice in 2013 and I have never looked back. My practice primarily involves workers compensation and I am certified as a specialist in that area by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I also handle personal injury and bankruptcy matters. While I am more than willing and able to litigate any issue, what sets me apart from other attorneys is my ability to successfully mediate an issue to a conclusion. I have a knack for convincing the other side that a particular resolution is in their best interests. In that way, the matter is settled in a cost efficient manner for my client and achieves the goals they have set forth.
Although I am a solo attorney I have a remarkable assistant that works with me on every case. We have worked together for over a quarter century. I am unique among many of my peers in that when you hire me, that is what you get. I do the initial intake and handle all aspects of your case. When you go to court I will be at your side. You will have my cell phone available to you 24/7.
My primary office location is in Montgomery County and I am able to provide services statewide. The majority of my clients are located in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Berks Lehigh and Philadelphia counties. However, in order to serve a growing need in the northeast part of the state, I opened up a satelite location in Monroe County. The Pocono office will address the needs of clients in Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, Luzerne, Lakawanna, Wayne, Pike, Wyoming and Susquehanna counties. I am available for office consultations as well as home and virtual visits regardless of where in Pennsylvania you are located.
Practice areas
I am an certified workers compensation attorney representing injured workers. I have successfully litigated hundreds of cases. I regularly speak to both community groups and bar associations in this area.
30 years
I handle negligence actions involving automobiles, slip/falls, defective products and medical malpractice.
30 years
I represent individuals filing Chapter 7. I can help you get your debt under control.
30 years
I handle a variety of miscellaneous legal matters. If I do not handle something I have a network attorneys that I refer to.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Law Office of James V. Monaghan
25 West Airy Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
Law Offices of James V. Monaghan
P.O. Box 684
Pocono Lake, PA, 18347-0661
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1991 | 03/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Top Lawyer | Suburban Life Magazine | 2017 |
Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Lead Counsel Rating | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Best of Montco-Top Lawyer | Montco Happenings | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Best of Montco-Top Lawyer | Montco Happenings | 2014 |
Certified Workers'Compensation Specialist | Pennsylvania Bar Association | 2014 |
Top Lawyers | Philadelphia Life | 2014 |
Awesome Attorney-Bankruptcy | Suburban Life Magazine | 2013 |
Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist | Pennsylvania Bar Association | 2013 |
AV Preeminent since 2010 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Awesome Attorney-Bankruptcy | Suburban Life Magazine | 2011 |
Awesome Attorney-Workers Compensation | Suburban Life Magazine | 2011 |
Awesome Attorney-Workers' Compensation | Suburban Life Magazine | 2010 |
Best of Montgomery County-Family Attorney | The Times Herald | 2010 |
Montgomery County Distinguished Service Award | Montgomery Bar Association | 1998 |
Award For Excellence in Civil Litigation | The Center For Forensic Economic Studies | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of James V. Monaghan | 2013 - Present |
Partner | Solomon Berschler Schatz & Monaghan | 1994 - 2013 |
Associate | Law Offices of Philip A. Valentino | 1991 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Montgomery County Bar Association, Bankruptcy/Creditors and Debtors Rights Committee | Member | 2013 - Present |
LeTip of Blue Bell | President | 2006 - Present |
Montgomery Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Montgomery County Bar Association, Workers Compensation Section | Member | 1994 - Present |
Montgomery Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program | Referral Attorney | 1994 - Present |
Wills For Heroes | Volunteer Attorney | 2011 - 2011 |
Upper Dublin Junior Athletic Association | Coach | 2007 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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JD Supra | Five Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Myths | 2010 |
JD Supra | Factors in Determining the Value of a Workers Compensation Case | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Villanova University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Rutgers University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Adult Ed Seminar | Domestic Relations | 2014 |
Adult Ed Seminar | Bankruptcy | 2014 |
Adult Ed Seminar | Workers Compensation | 2014 |
Nurse Case Management Inservice Meeting | Mock Vocational Deposition | 2011 |
Family Law Section Meeting, Montgomery County Bar Association | Family Law | 2007 |
Workers Compensation Section Meeting | Workers Compensation Ethics Overview | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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American Red Cross vs. W.C.A.B. (Romano) | Personal un/underinsured benefits not subrogable |
Williams v. Home Alert | Fatal Claim Petition granted |
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Timothy Kennedy, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 19, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is very intelligent, insightful, and knowledgeable in his areas of practice. He is also very down to earth, open, friendly, and very approachable. Despite this, he is very tough with adversaries and gives up no ground in advocating for his clients. Although he is a competitor, I endorse him in the knowledge that no client retaining his services will ever regret that choice.
Levi Wolf, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 7, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jim Monaghan for many years and have always found him to be knowledgeable and effective for his clients. I have referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so without reservation, knowing that their matters will be handled well.
Jonathan Millet, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Monaghan's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted to questions on workers compensation law, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues.
Charles Campbell, Unknown Attorney on Feb 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is an extremely knowledgable, caring and effective advocate for his clients.
Daniel McCabe, Workers compensation Attorney on May 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Jim for years. He's well-versed in workers compensation and he's one of those attorneys that I would call to help discuss difficult legal issues. I can sincerely recommend him to anyone.
Anita Seth, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly recommend Jim for any workers compensation matter. His knowledge and experience coupled with his dedication and commitment to his clients makes him one of the top attorneys in this area. Clients who have used his services have nothing but great things to say.
Peter Bort, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Jim is an encyclopedia of legal knowledge. He really cares for his clients and gets great results.
Henry S. Hilles, III, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have occasion to discuss many legal issues with Jim over the years and have found him to insightful and knowledgable. He is very well liked both by fellow lawyers in the community and by judges, and consistently offers his clients outstanding representation.
Francis Wickersham, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jim is a great workers' compensation lawyer. He battles hard for his clients and I know I will have a tough fight on my hands when Jim gets involved in one of my cases. But I enjoy the fight because Jim is a true professional and a real gentleman. If you are an injured worker and have questions about your workers' compensation claim, do yourself a favor and go see Jim.
Matthew Fox, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 18, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Monaghan is an extremely talented and knowledgeable worker's compensation practitioner. He works extremely had for his clients, and he gets them tremendous results. Quite simply put, he is the attorney that other attorneys call when we have questions regarding worker's compensation.
Jennifer Riley, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 25, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I had the pleasure to work for Jim when I was a law clerk. I learned a great deal from Jim about many areas of the law, specifically bankruptcy, and I have since, without hesitation, referred several clients to Jim. I endorse this lawyer.
Basil Beck, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 23, 2012
Relationship: Friend
Everyone I have referred to Jim for Workers Comp cases has called me and thanked me. He gets excellent results and gets them quickly...somehow. I regard him as the best in his field in the Philly area.
Lisa Kane, Unknown Attorney on Jan 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jim for several years and he is an excellent attorney. Not only does he do a fantastic job for his clients, he is always professional and treats opposing counsel with respect. Jim is also extremely generous with his legal knowledge and never hesitates to help a colleague.
Ayla O'Brien, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 9, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Monaghan has been an excellent mentor to me through the years. I frequently turn to Mr. Monaghan when I need advice or have questions regarding the practice of law. I have also referred a few cases to Mr. Monaghan because I know he is a top notch attorney. Most importantly, Mr. Monaghan's personality sets him apart from many other attorney's. Mr. Monaghan is refreshingly honest, dependable, friendly, approachable, kind, and caring. You can't go wrong with Mr. Monaghan on your side.
Alfred Abel, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know James Monaghan personally, and can say that he is hardworking, thorough and has the highest integrity. I would have no hesitancy referring worker’s compensation cases to him and I know he gets great results. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
William Malone, Workers compensation Attorney on May 2, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Jim professionally for many years. Jim is a true professional -- always a gentleman, but always a zealous advocate for his clients.
Terence McGraw, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 27, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Jim since he took over my case load at Solomon, Berschler. My former clients were left in good hands. Jim is well liked by his clients and gets them superb results.
John Anastasia, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 26, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is an effective and responsive attorney achieving results for his clients and maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
Levi Wolf, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 7, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jim Monaghan for many years and have always found him to be knowledgeable and effective for his clients. I have referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so without reservation, knowing that their matters will be handled well.
Michael Cardamone, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 17, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is passionate, organized, and effective. I have seen his work in court on numerous occasions, and he knows how to get the job done for his clients.
Anthony Bilotti, Workers compensation Attorney on May 20, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a tough lawyer who fights hard for his clients, and is very knowledgable and is well respected by Judges before whom he appears.
Timothy Kennedy, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 19, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is very intelligent, insightful, and knowledgeable in his areas of practice. He is also very down to earth, open, friendly, and very approachable. Despite this, he is very tough with adversaries and gives up no ground in advocating for his clients. Although he is a competitor, I endorse him in the knowledge that no client retaining his services will ever regret that choice.
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