Jump To Navigation
Attorney Profiles
James V. Monaghan Esq.
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Partner, since 1994
phone (610) 279-4300
fax (610) 279-2692
email Email Me

Mr. Monaghan is a partner in the firm and has over fifteen years of experience in various areas of the law with a focus on Workers' Compensation, Social Security and Bankruptcy. He also represents several large residential apartment complexes in landlord/tenant matters. He litigates cases in courtrooms throughout the Commonwealth, including administrative, trial and appellate level courts. In addition, he is admitted to practice in federal court. His significant experience and reputation work to his client's advantage in both the courtroom and at the negotiating table where he ensures that his client's rights are protected and that they receive the maximum benefits allowed under the law.

Mr. Monaghan is a member of the Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. In 1998, he was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the Montgomery County Bar Association for his contribution to the public through the Legal Access Project, a program that provides legal representation at a reduced cost for low income individuals. He continues to participate in the Legal Access Project. In addition, Mr. Monaghan has addressed the Workers' Compensation Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association on Legal Ethics in Workers' Compensation.

Mr. Monaghan is a referral attorney and occasional speaker for the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health (PhilaPOSH). PhilaPOSH is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers and improving workplace safety throughout the Philadelphia region. Mr. Monaghan is also a frequent lecturer on Workers' Compensation, Bankruptcy, and Family Law matters in various adult education programs located in the Delaware Valley.

Mr. Monaghan received his B.A. in 1988 from Rutgers College and his J.D. in 1991 from Villanova School of Law where he received the Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation.

View my profile on Avvo

Areas of Practice:
60% Workers Compensation
20% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
10% Personal Injury
10% Family
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1991
Education:
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1991
J.D.
Honors: Received the Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation


Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1988
B. A.
Major:  Political Science
Major:  History


Published Works:
Five Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Myths, JD Supra, 2010


Factors in Determining the Value of a Workers Compensation Case, JD Supra, 2010


Representative Cases:
American Red Cross vs. W.C.A.B. (Romano) (2001)
Williams v. Home Alert
Classes/Seminars Taught:
"Workers Compensation", Various Community Adult Education Programs, 1997 - Present


"Bankruptcy", Various Community Adult Education Programs


Ethics in Workers Compensation, Montgomery Bar Association


"Impact of Act 109 on Workers' Compensation & Family Law", Montgomery Bar Association


"Domestic Relations", Various Adult Education programs


Honors and Awards:
Montgomery Bar Association Distinguished Service Award, Montgomery Bar Association, 1998


Award For Excellence in Civil Litigation, The Center For Forensic Economic Studies, 1991


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1994 - Present
Member


Montgomery Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program, 1994 - Present
Referral Attorney


Montgomery County Bar Association, Workers Compensation Section, 1994 - Present
Member


Philaposh, 1996 - Present
Referral Attorney


LeTip Of Blue Bell, 2005 - Present
Secretary


Upper Dublin Junior Athletic Association, 2007 - Present
Coach


Past Employment Positions:
Law offices of Philp A.Valentino, Associate, 1991 - 1994


Pro Bono Activities:
Legal Access Project, 1994 - Present
Villanova Lawyering Together, 2004 - Present
Languages:
English
Spanish

Solomon, Berschler, Schatz & Monaghan, P.C.
522 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401 | Phone: 610-279-4300 | Fax: 610-279-2692 | E-mail | Map & Directions

Call Now | 610-279-4300 | Free Initial Consultation

Norristown, King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Pottstown, Collegeville, Horsham, Doylestown, West Chester, Radnor Township, Phoenixville, Lansdale, Springfield, Darby, Chester, Lansdowne, East Norriton, West Norriton, Trappe, Abington, Cheltenham, Bensalem, Bethlehem, Ardmore, Plymouth Meeting, Lafayette Hill, Upper Dublin,Horsham, Erdenheim,Wyndmoor, Flourtown,Springfield, Methacton, Upper Providence, Lower Providence,Jenkintown, Huntingdon Valley,Upper Pottsgrove, Lower Pottsgrove,Lower Merion,Upper Merion, Wayne, Gladwynne,Wynnewood, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Bucks County, Delaware County, and Chester County, PA.

FirmSite® by FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business.