Mark T. Perry
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Perry Law Firm, L.L.C.
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1992
Education: The George Washington University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2025 Call today:
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The Perry Law Firm, L.L.C.
305 Linden StreetScranton, PA 18503 Visit website
Details
Mark T. Perry is a well-established attorney with over 30 years of focused experience in complex litigation. Working out of his eponymous law firm headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, his experience spans personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, construction accidents, premises liability and class action litigation. With a formidable track record of trying more than 100 cases across Pennsylvania and New York, Mr. Perry has demonstrated proficiency in both state and federal courts. At Mark T. Perry, his practice extends to the areas of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and New York City, New York.
Mr. Perry began his legal career at a law firm in Buffalo, New York, where he practiced from 1986 to 1991. In 1998, he founded The Perry Law Firm LLC, marking the start of an esteemed practice known for rigorous legal representation and client dedication. He is board-certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a recognition that demands extensive trial experience, continuous legal education and a solid reputation among peers and judges. His competence is further affirmed by his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest accolade given by the organization.
In 2011, Mr. Perry's exceptional skills were recognized when he was elected a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. His commitment to legal excellence is matched by his dedication to the community, and he was also a recipient of the 2010 Exemplary Service Award from the Lackawanna Bar Association.
Educationally, Mr. Perry earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the George Washington University Law School in 1983, the same year he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University. His professional affiliations include memberships in several bar associations and a role as vice chairman of the board at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1987, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.theperrylawfirm.com/attorney/perry-mark-t-esq/
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (Invitation Only)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Luzerne County Bar Association
- Lackawanna County Bar Association, Board of Directors
- New York Bar Association
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Board Certified in Civil Pre Trial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
- The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Vice Chairman of the Board
- Board of Directors Medical Education Development Consortium – The Commonwealth Medical College, 2004 to 2008
- Recognized in The New York Times for his Selection as a Lawyer of Distinction in 2021 (NYT 4/25/21)
- Super Lawyer, 2005 - Present
- Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in New York, 2021 - Present
- One of the Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania, 2017 - Present
- “AV” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Philadelphia Magazine, 2005 - 2019
- Litigation Counsel of America - Senior Fellow, 2011 - Present
- Exemplary Service Award, Lackawanna County Bar Association, 2010
- St. Bonaventure University, B.A., Honors: magna cum laude, B.A., 1983
- Lecturer, Litigation Counsel of America’s Renaissance Symposium, New York City, November 30, 2018, “Pain and Suffering Damages for Stillborns, An Application of Frye v U.S.”
- Faculty, Med-Mal: What You Must Know in 2004, PATLA Seminar, Scranton, Pennsylvania, June, 2004
- Panel Member, Medical Marijuana - “What You Need to Know,” October 4, 2018, Mohegan Sun, Pocono, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
- Guest Editorial, Maintain State's Medical Malpractice Venue Rules, Scranton Times, April 7, 2019
- Faculty, Trial Tactics & Techniques, PBI Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2004
- “Physician’s Duty to Third Parties”, PDI Counterpoint, Fall, 2000
- Faculty, Trials Tactics Tips and Techniques, PDI Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2003
- Lecturer, Litigation Counsel of America’s Renaissance Symposium, The Harvard Club, New York City, December 2, 2016, “Jury Trials in The Age of The Trump Voter.”
- Lecturer, Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice Law, Medical Staff, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, PA, 2002, 2003
- Lecturer, Surgical Ground Rounds, The Guthrie Clinic, April 9, 2015, “The Apology Rule”
- Faculty, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2002
- Lecturer, Medical Grand Rounds, The Guthrie Clinic, April 9, 2015, EMR: “Current Issues and Challenges”
- Faculty, Civil Litigation Evidence Update, 20th Annual Bench / Bar Conference, Lackawanna County Bar Association, 2001
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Technologies, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Pittsburgh, April 2015
- Faculty, Bad Faith Litigation in Pennsylvania, NBI, 2001
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2001
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Philadelphia, April 2013
- Lecturer, Pennsylvania Civil Litigation Practice, HMS, 1999
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Pittsburgh, April 2013
- Faculty, The Commonwealth Medical College, An Examination of Medical Ethical Litigation Issues, TCMC and The Lackawanna County Bar Association, Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 2012
- Faculty, Health Care Reform - What Employers Need to Know. Employment Law Seminar, NBI, Scranton, Pennsylvania, April, 2011
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Mechanicsburg, 2011
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Philadelphia, 2011
- Lecturer, Civil Litigation Developments, 2010, Moderator Judicial Roundtable, Pennsylvania Defense Institute, August, 2010
- Lecturer, Peer Review and Patient Safety - Relationship to Legal Discovery, Risk Management Personnel, Wyoming Valley Health Care System, Inc., July, 2010
- Lecturer, The Changing Role of Risk Management, The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, Pennsylvania, October, 2010
- Faculty, Long Term Care Administration, Role of Government and Health Policy Regulation and Reimbursement, Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, September 2007 - September 2010
- Faculty, Long Term Care Administration, Role of Government and Health Policy Regulation and Reimbursement, Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 2007 - March 2010
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Mechanicsburg, April, 2009
- Lecturer, Trial Tactics Tips and Techniques, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Philadelphia, April, 2009
- Lecturer, Areas of the Law that Impact Long-Term Care, New Seasons Assisted Living, Devon, Pennsylvania, September, 2008
- Faculty, “Ethical Considerations Pertaining to the Tripartite Relationship,” Pennsylvania Defense Institute, Scranton, Pennsylvania (August 2008) Lecturer, Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses, Spring Educational Conference, Department of State, Office of Legal Counsel, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, April, 2008
- Faculty, Insurance Coverage Litigation, NBI, Scranton, Pennsylvania, August, 2007
- Faculty, Tough Trial Issues, PATLA Seminar, Scranton, Pennsylvania, April, 2006
- Faculty, Getting Your Evidence and Expert Testimony Admitted into Court in Pennsylvania - NBI, 2005
- Faculty, Mcare Annual Meeting - Act 13 of 2002, Compensatory Economic Damages under Section 508, 509 and 510, September, 2005
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2025
