We compared five firms for Scranton patients weighing a medical malpractice consultation. A bad medical outcome alone does not prove negligence, and this list cannot tell you whether you have a claim.
Key Takeaways
- Our top pick (first below) pairs a $10 million Luzerne County malpractice verdict with a board-certified trial lawyer and a former judge on its team.
- Foley Law Firm says it is the only Northeastern Pennsylvania firm with a full-time, board-certified physician on staff.
- Munley Law holds a 2026 Best Law Firms Regional Tier 1 ranking for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC includes a nurse attorney on its malpractice team.
- McDonald & MacGregor, LLC offers a Scranton contingency-fee option backed by specialist medical input.
How we picked
We reviewed each firm’s public malpractice pages, attorney biographies and published recognition. We did not hire any firm, attend consultations or review case files.
Our criteria were malpractice focus, regional presence, use of medical experts, identifiable attorneys, fee and consultation transparency, and practice-specific results or recognition.
“Best” means fit for these priorities, not a guaranteed outcome. Firm descriptions are the firms’ own claims.
1. Scartelli Olszewski P.C.
Pros
- Reports a $10 million Luzerne County jury verdict, which it describes as the county’s highest medical malpractice verdict
- Reports a $1.5 million jury verdict, including punitive damages against the physician, for an unnecessary finger amputation
- Led by Melissa A. Scartelli, a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
- Managing partner Peter Paul Olszewski, Jr. is a former Luzerne County District Attorney and Court of Common Pleas Judge
- Has represented malpractice victims across Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania since 2001, with 100+ combined years across personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal defense
Cons
- The malpractice page does not publish a contingency percentage
Why we picked
We ranked this firm first for patients who want a trial-tested local team. Scartelli Olszewski says it reviews medical records and consults independent specialists to determine whether care fell below accepted standards, and it prepares every case for trial from day one.
Its verdict record and courtroom backgrounds give you concrete points to raise at a first meeting.
Fees and consultation terms
The firm offers a free case review, advances all case expenses and is paid only from the settlement or verdict it wins. It states that you owe nothing if there is no recovery. Ask for the fee percentage in the written agreement.
2. Foley Law Firm
Pros
- Says it is the only Northeastern Pennsylvania firm with a full-time, board-certified physician on staff
- Reports a $7.4 million settlement for a family whose child developed cerebral palsy after a delayed C-section
- Reports a $5.4 million jury verdict it calls the largest medical malpractice award in Monroe County
- Says four of its Scranton malpractice lawyers have been named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
- Offers free consultations, with home visits available if necessary
Cons
- Does not publish its contingency percentage
Why we picked
We included Foley for readers who want medical insight inside the firm. Foley says its lawyers work with the on-staff physician to understand the full financial burden an injury creates. That role supports case evaluation; it is not medical treatment for clients.
Fees and consultation terms
Foley works on contingency, collecting a percentage of any recovery, and says you pay nothing unless it wins. Request the percentage in writing and ask how case expenses are handled.
3. Munley Law
Pros
- Holds a 2026 Best Law Firms Regional Tier 1 ranking for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Has represented injured patients in Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1959
- Says it consults medical experts during investigation and handles all insurer communication
- Says it prepares every claim as if it will go before a jury
- Advertises 24/7 availability
Cons
- No contingency percentage on the malpractice pages we reviewed
Why we picked
We included Munley for readers who value intake access and a long regional track record. Its 24/7 availability refers to reaching the firm; it does not guarantee a named attorney on call.
Fees and consultation terms
Munley offers a free consultation and works on contingency, so you pay nothing unless it wins. Its Wilkes-Barre malpractice page says it covers case costs upfront, including expert witnesses. Confirm the fee percentage and expense terms in writing.
4. Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC
Pros
- Dedicated Scranton malpractice page and a Scranton office
- Malpractice team led by Managing Senior Attorney Molly Dempsey Clark, who reports nearly 30 years of experience
- Melanie Fellerman is a lawyer and registered nurse with over 20 years of nursing practice
- Says it brings in medical experts to support claims
- Reports more than $500 million recovered for injured clients across its practice areas
Cons
- No contingency percentage on the service page
Why we picked
We included this firm for readers interested in a nurse attorney’s clinical perspective. Ask who will handle your matter, since a specific attorney’s assignment is not guaranteed.
Fees and consultation terms
The firm offers a free consultation and charges no attorney fees unless it secures compensation. Confirm the fee percentage and any case-expense obligations in writing.
5. McDonald & MacGregor, LLC
Pros
- Dedicated Scranton medical malpractice page
- Says it works with specialists in relevant medical fields to support claims
- Reports multiple six-figure malpractice verdicts in the area
- Founding partner Malcolm L. MacGregor has been admitted to the Pennsylvania bar since 1990
- Serves Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe and surrounding counties
Cons
- No contingency percentage on the malpractice page
Why we picked
We included this firm as another regional consultation option. It says it is ready to take cases to trial when needed, so ask how often its malpractice cases reach a jury and how closely the team tracks changes in state law.
Fees and consultation terms
The firm offers a free consultation and works on contingency, with no upfront, hourly or flat fees. Confirm the fee percentage and case-expense responsibility in writing.
Conclusion
Our top pick leads this list for its verdict record and trial-focused team in Lackawanna County. Foley stands out for its in-house physician, Munley for its regional malpractice ranking and around-the-clock intake, and Fellerman & Ciarimboli for its nurse attorney.
Before hiring, ask who will handle your file, how medical experts are chosen and how attorney fees differ from case expenses. Get those terms in the written agreement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and neither inclusion here nor outside recognition guarantees case acceptance, compensation or success.
