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Edward A. Monsky, Personal Injury Attorney in Scranton, Pennsylvania

focused on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp

Scranton, PA

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Edward A. Monsky is an attorney based in Scranton, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp.

Based in
Scranton, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
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Personal Injury · Product Liability · Workers Comp
  • Handles Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp matters from Scranton, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Edward A. Monsky: Edward A. Monsky is an attorney based in Scranton, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Edward takes on

Edward concentrates on personal injury, product liability, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Edward handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Edward takes personal injury matters in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Edward agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Edward takes product liability matters in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Edward agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Edward takes workers comp matters in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Edward agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Edward A. Monsky — personal injury lawyer in Scranton

Edward A. Monsky is an attorney based in Scranton, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp.

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 of the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. Since then, he has participated in 25 jury trials and hundreds of arbitration/ administrative hearings throughout Northeast and Central Pennsylvania and federal courts. Additionally, Ed has expertise in Social Security disability claims, preparing wills, powers of attorney and living wills, and representing clients who serve as the personal representative of estates.

Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Ed earned a B.A. from the Haverford College, his M.A. from University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law. Ed is an active member of the community and has served as President of Lackawanna Pro Bono, an organization that provides legal services in civil matters to indigent clients, as well as a board member of the Lackawanna Bar Association.

Working with Edward on a personal injury matter

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…

Who Edward represents

Edward reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, product liability, and workers comp matters in Scranton and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Washington University in St. Louis

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • Haverford College

Jurisdictions

Edward's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania, Pennsy

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Edward studied at — in Washington University in St. Louis, — in University of Pennsylvania, and — in Haverford College.

Law school and academic background

Edward completed — in Washington University in St. Louis, — in University of Pennsylvania, and — in Haverford College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Edward runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Edward has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026).

Locations

Edward A. Monsky's office in Scranton

Edward's primary office is at 227 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

227 Penn Avenue

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503

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41 North Main Street

Carbondale, Pennsylvania 18407

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510 Third Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

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1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1690

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

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197 North Cedar Street

Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201

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27 North Sixth Street

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360

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609 Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101

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1170 Route 315, Suite 1-B

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702

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Hiring guide

How to hire Edward A. Monsky — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Edward usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Edward charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Edward's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Edward will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Scranton, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Edward

Edward discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Edward confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Edward's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Edward A. Monsky

  • How much does it cost to hire Edward for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Edward walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Edward offer a free consultation?

    Edward charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Edward's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Edward's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Edward gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Edward take my case if I'm outside Scranton?

    Edward is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Edward will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Edward?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Edward will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Edward accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Edward's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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