Nicholas S. Mattise Esq. - Scranton, PA

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Nicholas S. Mattise Esq. included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Attorney

Past Positions

• Mattise & Kelly P.C., Scranton, PA, 1999 - 2015
• Munley, Mattise, Kelly & Cartwright, P.C., Scranton, PA, 1994 - 1999
• Munley, Mattise & Kelly, P.C., Scranton, PA, 1989 - 1994
• Robert W. Munley P.C., 1980 - 1988
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen, Law Clerk, 1979 - 1980

Classes and Seminars

• Worker’s Compensation in Pennsylvania, Lorman Education Services, 1993 - 1994
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Auto Insurance Issues in Personal Injury Cases – October, 1990
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, How to Win the Premises Liability Case (PaTLA written materials only) – 1992
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Slip and Fall Cases – September, 1997
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Recoverable Damages – November, 1997
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Common Evidentiary Issues in Personal Injury Cases – January, 1997
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Rules of Civil Procedure – January, 1998
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Problems in Product Liability Cases – May, 1998
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Litigation Skills (Depositions) – January, 1999
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Civil Litigation Update- October, 2011
  
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association & Lackawanna Bar Association, Techniques in Cross-Examination- March, 2015

Pro Bono Activities

• Boy Scouts of America
• Northeastern Pennsylvania Council – Executive Board, 1991-present
• Forest Lakes Council – Executive Board, 1983-1991

Representative Cases

• Mecca v. Lukasik
  • Citation: 530 A.2d 1334
  • Court: Pa.Super.
  • Year: 1987
  • Serial Number: 1987084079
• Majdic v. Cincinnati Mach. Co.
  • Citation: 537 A.2d 334
  • Court: Pa.Super.
  • Year: 1988
  • Serial Number: 1988015331
• Talarico v. Bonham
  • Citation: 650 A.2d 1192
  • Court: Pa.Cmwlth.
  • Year: 1994
  • Serial Number: 1994231969
• Sacco v. City of Scranton
  • Citation: 540 A.2d 1370
  • Court: Pa.Cmwlth.
  • Year: 1988
  • Serial Number: 1988058174
• Micciche v. Com., Unemployment Compensation Bd. of Review
  • Citation: 461 A.2d 914
  • Court: Pa.Cmwlth.
  • Year: 1983
  • Serial Number: 1983131270
• Miseo v. Ross Tp. Police Dept.
  • Citation: 607 A.2d 806
  • Court: Pa.Cmwlth.
  • Year: 1992
  • Serial Number: 1992075262
• Brandon v. W.C.A.B. (Retreat State Hosp.)
  • Citation: 552 A.2d 756
  • Court: Pa.Cmwlth.
  • Year: 1989
  • Serial Number: 1989009463
• Nicola v. Nicola
  • Citation: 673 A.2d 950
  • Court: Pa. Super.
  • Year: 1996

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 1979
• Massachusetts, 1979
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1988
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1979

Specialties and Certifications

• Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1995

Other Affiliations

• Lackawanna County Bar Association (Member)
• Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member)
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
• National Board of Trial Advocacy (Member)
• Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Amicus Curiae (Member)
• National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers (Member)
• American Association for Justice (Member)
• Federal Bar Association (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

• Phi Delta Phi