PERSONAL INJURY:
Mazzoni & Karam has a well-earned reputation for successfully representing people who were injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness or wrongful conduct. Our firm members are recognized in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
It is our goal to help our injured clients and their families get proper medical attention and the financial recovery they need to put their lives back together and move forward.
Our attorneys represent clients in all personal injury matters, including those involving:
- Automobile Accidents
- Tractor Trailer and Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Railroad / Train Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Surgical Injuries
- Health Care Liability
- Birth Injuries
- Hospital Borne Infections
- Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Defective Products
- Defective Machinery
- Workplace Injuries
- Failure To Warn
- Head Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Wrongful Death
The attorneys at Mazzoni & Karam have the knowledge, skill and experience to investigate these often complex cases, performing detailed reviews of medical records, accident reports and other relevant information to determine the true value of a claim, the responsible parties and any insurance coverage that might be available. Once we have determined the value of a claim, we aggressively pursue a full recovery, through negotiation, mediation, arbitration and trial when necessary.
Mazzoni & Karam provides superior representation in personal injury matters for clients and their families in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, the Poconos and throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE:
If you have been arrested or accused of a crime, who you pick to defend you might be the most important decision you ever make.
Mazzoni & Karam is the only firm in Northeastern Pennsylvania to have both a former two-term District Attorney and a former Chief Public Defender among its members. It is this unique and unparalleled experience that our firm brings to our aggressive and zealous representation of our clients.
The firm defends clients accused of all kinds of felonies and misdemeanors in state and federal courts, including:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Distribution / Manufacturing / Possession
- Violent Crimes
- Assault and Aggravated Assault
- Homicide
- Manslaughter
- Arson
- Domestic Violence
- Weapons Offenses
- Capital Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Rape
- Date Rape
- Molestation
- Obscenity
- Pornography
- Internet Pornography
- Prostitution
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Statutory Rape
- White-Collar Crimes
- Bank Fraud
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Bribery
- Credit Card Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Insurance Fraud
- Internet Fraud
- Investment Fraud
- Medicare Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Pyramid Schemes
- Racketeering / RICO
- Securities Fraud
- Tax Evasion / Tax Fraud
- Telemarketing Fraud
- Wire Fraud
Mazzoni & Karam has particular experience defending clients in high profile cases and we know how to handle the media attention that accompanies these kinds of cases with tact and discretion. Our attorneys are dedicated to defending your rights and applying all of our skill and experience to making sure you receive the best possible defense.
Mazzoni & Karam provides superior representation in state and federal criminal law matters for clients and their families in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, the Poconos and throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
REAL ESTATE:
Mazzoni & Karam has represented individuals and businesses in residential and commercial real estate transactions for more than 40 years.
The firm offers a full range of real estate services and representation, including:
- Residential Home Purchases
- Residential and Commercial Construction Loans
- SBA Loans
- Residential Home Sales
- Commercial Leasing
- Commercial Real Estate Sales
- Pocono Real Estate Development
- Multi-Party Real Estate Ventures
- Land Leases
- Residential Leases
- Home Closings
- Mortgage Financing
- Condominium and Townhouse Issues
- Real Estate Loans
- Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Title Issues
- Title Searches
- Title Insurance
- Easement Disputes
- Zoning Issues
- Variances
- Foreclosure Actions
- Contract Enforcement
- Contract Preparation and Review
- Fraud and Disclosure Problems
- Premises Liability Issues
- Real Estate Litigation
In addition to individual and commercial purchasers of real estate, Mazzoni & Karam also provides counsel and representation to lenders, banks and financial institutions. We frequently both Pennsylvania residents and clients from other states in negotiating purchases of real estate in the developing markets of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.
The firm offers settlement services through our title company, Keystone Abstract Services, a licensed title agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company.
Mazzoni & Karam provides superior representation in residential and commercial real estate matters in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, the Poconos and throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES:
The attorneys at Mazzoni & Karam have extensive experience assisting individual and business clients in all estate planning and probate matters. Good planning can protect your family and make sure your wishes are followed.
Our attorneys know how to help clients determine what they need, and put the pieces in place to meet their goals, including:
- Drafting Wills
- Establishing Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs)
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Charitable Remainders
- Charitable Trusts
- Trusts For Minor Children
- Personal Residence Trusts
- Advance Healthcare Directives
- Living Wills
- Elder Law
- Long Term Care Planning
- Medicare and Medicaid Planning
- Estate Tax Planning
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Probate Litigation
Mazzoni & Karam offers an integrated approach to estate planning and administration that takes into account our client’s individual needs and results in a tailored solution for each unique situation.
Mazzoni & Karam provides superior will, trust and estate planning counsel in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, the Poconos and throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.