Family Law

• Divorce
• Premarital Agreement
  A prenuptial agreement, or a “pre-nup”, is an agreement reached by a couple prior to marriage which addresses the manner in which assets held by one or both of the spouses will be distributed in the event the marriage ends. … Read more
• Guardianship
  Guardianship of Minors and Incapacitated Persons: We offer services covering petitions for guardianship over estates, persons and accountings. Learn More

Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  Drunk Driving/dram shop litigation: Accident victims and their families may have more options than they think. Pennsylvania law allows injured drivers and passengers to hold bars accountable for over-serving patrons when those patrons cause drunk driving accidents. Learn More
• Wrongful Death
  However, the Pennsylvania legal system offers compensation for the surviving families of wrongful death victims. This compensation allows spouses, children, parents and significant others in special circumstances to move forward after a family member has passed away.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding Trucks: Time and again, investigations into the causes of car and truck accidents of our clients uncover the same truth: excessive speed was most likely the key factor. Learn More
• Assault
  Assault and battery are often heard together; however, they are separate legal claims. An assault is putting a person in immediate fear (or apprehension) of physical injury or offensive contact. Battery is actually using force to harm another individual.
• Hit and Run
  Hit & Run: Our team of dedicated personal injury lawyers are ready to rise up and ensure that there is justice for every victim of a hit-and-run — compensation for your injuries or loss of a loved one and often punishment for the other driver, who decided to run instead of taking blame. Learn More

Business and Corporate Law

• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures: We have developed an extensive, dedicated practice representing business owners and acquirers in mergers and acquisitions, including asset and stock sale transactions, on both the buy and sell sides of the transactions. Learn More
• Business Disputes
  Paul T. Rushton and Lee S. Piatt of our Business & Finance Department presented a seminar at the PBI Business Law Institute that was held virtually on November 16th. Paul’s and Lee’s presentation, titled “Too Close for Comfort; Equity Offer … Read more
• Limited Liability Companies
  When individuals and families own property that becomes the subject of oil and gas leasing, property owners need counsel and assistance to assure that the property is owned and operated by the appropriate business entity. Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP lawyers help property owners select from a wide array of potential types of business entities, including limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and S-corporations.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Workers compensation refers to benefits given to workers who have been injured during the course of their employment. Employees may receive compensation for costs, such as, lost salary, medical treatment, job rehabilitation and other types of compensation depending on the situation. In return, the employer cannot be sued by the employee for the same injuries/incident. Such benefits are required for all United States workers by state and federal law.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Leasing: For nearly 60 years, our lawyers have worked with businesses throughout the region in commercial lease disputes, negotiation, drafting and review for industrial and commercial tenants and landlords, as well as other transactional and litigation real estate matters. Learn More
• Premises Liability
  Premises Liability: Dog attacks, slips and falls, ice and snow claims and swimming pool accidents. Learn More
• Construction Litigation
  Construction Litigation: Our Construction Law Practice Group has considerable experience in handling complex construction litigation. Lawyers with this group have substantial experience litigating construction disputes based on statutes applicable to both public and private contracting. In addition to jury and bench trials, we are experienced in arbitrating cases before the American Arbitration Association. Learn More
• Real Estate Transactions
  Real estate transactions have a unique capacity to generate wealth for businesses and individuals involved. However, there are certain risks. The best way to protect your interests in a real estate transaction is to partner with an experienced attorney.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
  To achieve the best possible results for our clients, we have assembled a team of experienced attorneys. Our Real Estate Department combines the work of a substantial number of partners, associates and paralegals who handle real estate, banking and land use issues. While a real estate matter may be easily resolved by working with one attorney, additional legal support is available for more complex transactions. Our lawyers have tremendous depth and breadth of experience, which helps us handle sophisticated real estate transactions effectively.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Property Damage
  Commercial/Business/Individual Insurance: Who was ultimately responsible for loss incurred in the case of rented lift equipment that fell through a sidewalk, causing injury and property damage? The building owner? The rental company? The equipment manufacturer? The municipality? Cases of this type typically involve complex issues that are best evaluated by an aggressive, knowledgeable lawyer. Learn More

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  For the crucial decisions you have to make later on, consult with a personal injury attorney from Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald LLP in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
• Medical Malpractice
  When a health care provider is entrusted with a patient’s well-being, that patient rightfully expects that accepted standards of care will be adhered to. Medical malpractice refers to wrong choices that leave a patient unjustifiably harmed. In a worst-case scenario, a patient may lose his or her life or suffer catastrophic injury because of negligence by health care providers. In a best-case scenario, harm done may be correctable but typically, the patient faces further losses and expenses as a result of the medical mistake.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  From our headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, we act as counsel to businesses in the region and throughout the state. With extensive experience and a loyal client base — including many of the region’s leading businesses and institutions in a wide variety of industries — Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP business lawyers work seamlessly with our entire firm to provide a “one-firm” approach to any business issue, including tax, executive compensation, estate planning, labor law, creditors’ rights, real estate, environmental law and litigation. Our approach means that we are able to effectively and efficiently provide a broad range of legal services to business owners.
• Wills
  Estate & Trust Administration: Small estate petitions, elective shares, PA inheritance tax, will contests, fiduciary deeds & accountings. Learn More
• Trusts
  When defendants and their insurance defense attorney know that we are ready to take them to court, they are more likely to agree to a favorable settlement. While whether or not to settle is your decision, our experienced attorneys will guide you through the process. We may even help you create a tax-free structured settlement, which provides income for life if you have injuries requiring continuing treatment. We also have the resources to create special needs trusts for people receiving governmental benefits like Medicare or Medicaid.
• Power of Attorney
  Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, planning for the elderly, beneficiary designations and allocation of assets between family members.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Bankruptcy: We help business owners file for chapter 11 bankruptcy, reorganize or liquidate their businesses, depending on certain factors. Learn More
• Foreclosure
  Unfortunately, not every occasion is as wonderful as the purchase or sale of a home. Sometimes, a real estate dispute will arise due to the condition of a home, occupancy issue, lease, purchase and sale, or foreclosure, among other reasons. Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP attorneys recognize that each situation is different, creating a different assessment and strategy for each client. Often, we’re able to settle these claims — but sometimes the best possible outcome is only available as a lawsuit to resolve the following issues...
• Tax Law
  Rosenn, Jenkins, & Greenwald, LLP is seeking to hire an attorney for our Estates and Tax Practice Group. Candidates should have specific experience in advising clients in estate and tax law matters