Robert W. Munley Jr
Robert W. Munley Jr. | |
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| Born | 22 November 1930 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Scranton, Temple University of Law |
| Occupation | Personal injury lawyer |
| Known for | founding Munley Law firm |
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Robert W. Munley Jr. (November 22, 1930 - November 30, 2019) was an American personal injury lawyer and the founder of Munley Law firm.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Born on November 22, 1930, Munley was the son of Pennsylvania state representatives Robert W. Munley and Marion L. Munley, the first female officer of the Pennsylvania State Legislature.[1]
Munley served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service, he attended the University of Scranton and Temple University of Law, where he was a member of the Temple Law Review.[2]
Career[edit]
Munley was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1959 and served as an assistant district attorney for Lackawanna County before opening Muley Law firm with his brother, James Martin Munley who was the former Senior U.S. District judge.[3]
Munley had achieved a number of verdicts and settlements on behalf of injury clients throughout the United States.[4][5][6]
Munley served as president of both the Lackawanna County Bar Association[7] as well as the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.[8] He also served on the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice.[9] He was a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers.[9]
Award and recognition[edit]
- 1993 - Listed in the Best Lawyers in America[1]
- Received board certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.[1]
- 2020 - The American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group renamed its annual award from the Chairman’s Award to the Robert W. Munley Pursuit of Justice Award in recognition of his pioneering work in truck accident law.[citation needed]
Charity work[edit]
Munley offered scholarships to students pursuing careers in law at the University of Scranton, Marywood University, Landmark College, and Temple University Beasley School of Law.[1] He was a supporter of Lackawanna Pro Bono, a non-profit organization that established the Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award in his name.[10]
Death[edit]
Munley passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 1930, at the ripe age of 89.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Jon O'connell,"Attorney Robert W. Munley Jr. dies at 89; his legal career and charity outside the courtroom inspired many". thetimes-tribune.com. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Robert Munley Obituary 1930 - Scranton Times". legacy.com. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Lackawanna County Court Notes 12/21/23". thetimes-tribune.com. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Mecca v. Lukasik case notes". law.justia.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "O'Malley v. Peerless Petroleum, Inc.case notes". casetext.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Bombar v. Upright Material Handling Inc. case notes". caselaw.findlaw.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Past Presidents". lackawannabar.org. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "President's Page". pajustice.org. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Robert Munley Obituary (1930 - 2019)". legacy.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Lackawanna Pro Bono 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala". probono.net. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Attorney Robert W. Munley Jr. dies at 89; his legal career and charity outside the courtroom inspired many". standardspeaker.com. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2024.