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FOR OUR CLIENTS No One Will Work Harder For You. ® $25 Million $25 Million $25 Million SETTLEMENT $25 Million Recent Results $25 Million $25 Million $7.1 Million $6.85 Million Explore Our Results > SETTLEMENT SETTLEMENT SETTLEMENT 11 attorneys named to Best Lawyers in America for 2024 Personal Injury The Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn personal injury team has won many of the largest jury verdicts and out-of-court settlements in the history of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our team of award-winning personal injury attorneys will help you acquire the compensation you and your family deserve. Learn More Business Law We enjoy a long history of success handling a full range of Pennsylvania business’s needs. Our team can assist your business in all areas of operation and can be a resource to your management team. We provide support for contract drafting/review, human resources, debt collection, litigation, and general corporate governance. If you are looking to maximize your opportunity and to protect your interests, look no further than the firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Learn More Real Estate Law We enjoy a long history of success handling a full range of Pennsylvania real estate, title, zoning and land use matters. If you are looking to maximize your opportunity and to protect your interests, look no further than the firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Learn More Wills, Trusts, and Estates Ensure that your assets are handled the way you want. Our experienced wills, trusts & estate attorneys will help you plan for the future and take the guesswork out of estate planning. There is no better team than Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn for you! Learn More Experience and Results, Second to None. Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law, headquartered in Kingston, PA, is a diversified Northeastern Pennsylvania law firm that provides legal representation and services to victims of personal injury including medical malpractice, truck accidents, auto accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, work related injuries, disability claims; in addition to businesses, corporations, banks, non-profits, institutions and municipalities; and individuals and families seeking representation in matters involving estate planning and administration, real estate transactions, trusts and wills. No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Allan M. Kluger Senior Principal, Commercial Department < Back As the Senior Principal at Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn, Allan Kluger sets a high bar for all the other attorneys in the firm. Usually the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave, Attorney Kluger’s work ethic and commitment to client service have been the benchmark by which all of his colleagues measure their own performance. Attorney Kluger is one of Luzerne County’s longest-practicing lawyers and has been honored numerous times for his service, including the President’s Award from the Luzerne County Bar Association. A Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School and Amherst College graduate, Attorney Kluger started practicing after earning his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1952. His practice focused primarily on business law, transactional work, real estate, wills and estates. When asked about his tireless work ethic, he jokes, “I flunked the course in sleeping. But seriously, I come in so early because I love what I do, and it gives me the opportunity to give the kind of service I want to give to my clients.” Attorney Kluger has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and has for many years been named by Martindale-Hubble as an AV Preeminent, evidencing the highest level of professional excellence. He served on the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission from 1991 to 1998 by appointment of the Governor of Pennsylvania, and he has served on numerous boards throughout the region. He has been honored with the B’nai B’rith Outstanding Citizen Award and was the first recipient of the Ethics Award given by the Ethics Institute of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Allan has also received other awards, including the Wyoming Seminary Distinguished Service Award, the Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Community Service Award, the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award, Temple Israel’s Pillar of the Community Award and the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award, and he was the recipient, together with his wife, Sue, of the first Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy Award presented by the Greater Pocono Northeast Chapter of the National Society of Fundraising Executives. Attorney Kluger was also recently chosen as the first recipient of the Friedman Jewish Community Center award. AKluger@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1117 Estate Planning & Administration Real Estate Wills Trusts Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Referrals The attorneys at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn have had great success for clients who have come to us via referrals from other lawyers. Not every law firm is equipped with the experience, expertise, resources, and personnel to handle personal injury matters. For decades, other lawyers have entrusted our experienced team to represent their clients when they've been injured. ​ Our results speak for themselves – just remember that no matter the size of the case, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn is ready to assist you and your client. We know that a injury can leave a client feeling anxious, frightened and vulnerable. The attorneys at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn are here for clients who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Our lawyers will work diligently to build a comprehensive case, and keep clients informed every step along the way. In addition to the many skilled lawyers, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn's team includes highly skilled paralegals, nurses, support staff, and technical experts who work hard to build winning cases, using cutting-edge technology and some of the nation’s premier expert witnesses. ​ Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn is conveniently located in Luzerne & Lackawanna Counties of Pennsylvania. Our Wilkes-Barre area offices have worked with other attorneys throughout Pennsylvania. The decades of success Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn has had in being the voice for those who have been injured will be the keystone in our interaction with your clients. No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Social Security Disability You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Social Security Disability We Can Help Your Social Security Case. There are many reasons why you should hire a social security disability lawyer. One reason is that they can help you with the legal aspects of your case. They can help you to prove that you are eligible for disability benefits. They have experience and are familiar with the SSA’s application process and know what you need to do to get benefits. Another reason is that they can help guide you on how to deal with the SSA, guide you on how the SSA works and what you need to do. They can also help you understand the SSA’s rules and find a doctor to write a statement for your case. Social Security Dispute Cases Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Disabled Widows & Widowers Benefits Disabled Adult Child Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Meet Our Social Security Attorneys We Can Help If you or a loved one needs professional consultation on a social security disability case, reach out to the Kingston-based firm of Hourigan, Kluger, and Quinn for a free consultation. Contact Us Today

Terrence J. Herron Attorney < Back Attorney Terrence J. Herron has focused his law practice on commercial, financing, transactional, and estate planning for more than 40 years. He joined Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn's Business Team as an attorney in 1985. Attorney Herron has participated in multiple stock and asset acquisition and divestiture transactions for small and mid-market business clients in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and transportation. His practice has a strong concentration in the estate planning field in areas such as wills, trusts, business powers of attorney, and family business entities. During a leave of absence from Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn from 1999 to 2005, Attorney Herron served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gans Communications, a private, multimillion-dollar enterprise that conducted business in multiple jurisdictions. He held primary responsibility in formulating and executing business- and professional-level strategic initiatives. Because of his unique background in law and business, he is able to advise clients with expertise in both areas. Attorney Herron has two advanced postgraduate degrees from the New York University Law School Graduate Legal Studies Division, where he earned a Master of Laws degree in taxation, and from the University of Chicago, where he earned a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree. Both of these advanced degrees play an integral role in his ability to provide comprehensive advice to clients on complex and challenging legal and business issues. He earned his law degree from Catholic University of America School of Law in 1975 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from The University of Scranton in 1971. Attorney Herron has served as a lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on various continuing legal education panels and was a lecturer at The Pennsylvania State University Hazleton Campus Paralegal Certification program, concentrating on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. Prior to joining Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, he was an Associate at Laputka, Bayless, Ecker, and Cohen, Managing Attorney at Legal Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Hazleton office, and an Associate at Feldman & Ciotola. THerron@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1157 Estate Planning & Administration Corporate Law Banking & Finance Real Estate Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Joseph A. Quinn, Jr. Senior Principal, Litigation Department < Back Attorney Joseph A. Quinn, Jr., the Senior Principal of Litigation for Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team, focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, including crashworthiness and automobile defects, auto accidents, truck and tractor-trailer accidents and highway design defect cases. Attorney Quinn has set an exemplary standard for trial lawyers throughout Pennsylvania for over five decades. Known for his thorough preparation and detailed skills in the courtroom, he has achieved record-setting jury verdicts and settlements in cases involving medical malpractice, truck and car accidents, insurance bad faith, defective products, premises liability, and workplace injuries. Attorney Quinn is one of only three Pennsylvania trial lawyers admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates, a group limited to the top 100 personal injury lawyers in the United States, and one of only 500 attorneys worldwide chosen to be a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Attorney Quinn has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since the program began. He also has been listed in every edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been recognized by the national publication as “Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” for NEPA and the Lehigh Valley. He is one of the most experienced and highly credentialed trial attorneys in Pennsylvania. As Senior Litigation Principal, his firm, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, has been named 2022 Best Law Firm by US News & World Report. Attorney Quinn is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Past President of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and a Past Member of the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice. Attorney Quinn has authored numerous professional articles and has co-authored a book on the Pennsylvania No-Fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act. He has presented at multiple professional seminars, including the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the State Conference of Trial Judges, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Attorney Quinn proudly calls northeastern Pennsylvania his home and lives every day by his firm’s positioning statement, “No One Will Work Harder For You®.” Attorney Quinn has the pleasure of working with his two daughters every day. Michelle and Kathleen are also attorneys at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. JQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1108 Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Truck Accidents Insurance Disputes Dangerous or Defective Products Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Slip and Falls You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Slip and Falls Sustain a Slip and Fall Injury? Slip and fall accidents can happen on private, commercial, or government-owned property. They can lead to an injury claim against the property owner or anyone who may have caused or contributed to the accident. ​ Even the simplest tasks after your fall are painful or even impossible. At any age, a fall can severely impair your life in an instant. Slips and falls are the second-leading cause of injury in America behind auto accidents, affecting more than a million people a year. ​ Falls can cause injuries to the back, wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee, hip and other joints, as well as injuries to the brain and other internal organs that only a qualified Slip & Fall Lawyer can assist with. In cases where a slip or fall is caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured person and their loved ones may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. ​ At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, our professional Pennsylvania Slip & Fall Attorneys (also called Premises Liability Lawyers) have extensive experience representing people who have been injured in slip and fall cases. Our slip and fall lawyers have an unparalleled track record of success in Northeastern Pennsylvania in and out of the courtroom. Types of Slip and Fall Cases Slip & Fall Snow & Ice Accidents Inadequate Maintenance Defective Conditions Inadequate Security Elevator / Escalator Accidents Dog Bites Swimming Pool Accidents Amusement Park Accidents Fires Water Leaks or Flooding Toxic Fumes or Chemicals Meet Our Slip and Fall Litigation Team Our Results Listed below is a representative sample of some of our recent slip and fall accident verdicts. For a larger sampling of some of the a ward-winning 6 and 7 figure settlements and verdicts we have achieved, click below! $2.5 million jury award for man hurt in fall See More

Tara Giarratano Attorney < Back Tara Giarratano is one of our newest additions to the Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn team, joining the law firm’s commercial department as an associate attorney. Attorney Giarratano has experience representing victims of police brutality and of discrimination in housing, employment, and education. Attorney Giarratano was honored as a member of the Woolsack Honor Society because she graduated in the top ten percent of her law school class. Attorney Giarratano also received CALI Awards for earning the highest grade in her class in Business Entities, Evidence, and Pennsylvania Criminal Law. Originally from Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, Attorney Giarratano received her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Wilkes University. She continued her education with a full scholarship to Penn State Dickinson Law, where she earned a Juris Doctor degree cum laude . She is admitted to the Pennsylvania Courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Before obtaining her law license, Giarratano served as a legal intern with the Luzerne County Office of the Public Defender, the Carlisle Community Law Clinic, and the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. As an attorney, she is passionate about developing relationships with her clients and helping them achieve a solution to their problems. Attorney Giarratano has extensive litigation experience for a young attorney. She began her career representing clients in hard-fought civil rights matters and has appeared in federal court, state court, and college Title IX proceedings, where she used her expertise to help her clients receive the best possible outcome. In just her first year of practice, Attorney Giarratano worked as a member of the defense team for two serious criminal trials; the first resulted in the client being acquitted of murder, and the second resulted in the client being acquitted of attempted murder. Becoming a lawyer was Giarratano’s lifelong dream. She is honored to work for Hourigan, Kluger, and Quinn, where she can make a positive change in her clients’ lives and serve members of her community. Attorney Giarratano is married to her college sweetheart, Nick, and together, they share a daughter. She is a member of St. Jude’s Church in Mountain Top. TGiarratano@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1106 Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Banking & Finance Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Andrew K. Shumlas Attorney < Back Attorney Andrew Shumlas is a dedicated and skilled personal injury lawyer at Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn. He’s an Associate Attorney who focuses on handling personal injury cases, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability claims. Attorney Shumlas was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in November 2013. He earned a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in May 2013, where he distinguished himself as an Associate and then Executive Editor for the Syracuse Journal of Science and Technology Law. Prior to his current role at HKQ, Attorney Shumlas worked at Cefalo & Associates in West Pittston, PA, where he managed personal injury litigation and workers’ compensation matters. His experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law, making him a strong advocate for his clients. Attorney Shumlas’ keen interest in the law was evident early in his career, during his time as a student attorney at the Securities and Consumer Arbitration Clinic at Syracuse University College of Law and as an intern at the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office. These experiences laid the groundwork for his successful career, providing him with a broad perspective and a robust skill set in legal research, case analysis, and client representation. Outside the courtroom, Attorney Shumlas is deeply involved in his community. He resides in Old Forge, PA, with his wife, Laura, and their two daughters, Emelia and Rose. When not advocating for his clients, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and actively volunteering at his local church. Attorney Andrew Shumlas's career is marked by a dedication to justice, a passion for helping others, and a deep commitment to his family and community. His professionalism and personal endeavors make him a respected and valued member of the legal community in northeastern Pennsylvania. AShumlas@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1187 Workers' Compensation Social Security Benefits Personal Injury Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Estate Planning Protect Your Next Generation Time to protect your assets? Need assistance administering a loved one’s estate? Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn is the premier legal team ready to handle your estate planning & administration needs. ​ When planning for your future, no matter the size or situation, our team of experienced estate planning attorneys will provide you and your family with knowledgeable advice and strategies. Meet Our Estate Planning Attorneys No One Will Work Harder For You. ® The firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn has a long history of attaining positive results for our clients. Our firm is home to many award winning attorneys who have many years of demonstrable success. Let Us Help You! Estate Planning Estate Administration Trusts Wills Guardianships

Motorcycle Accidents You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Motorcycle Accidents Driver Neglect or Product Failure? Driver negligence has been found in nearly half of the accident deaths caused to motorcyclists when between a motorcycle and another vehicle. Negligence of the other vehicle’s operator is often found at fault for either neglecting or failing to give the motorcyclist the applicable right of way or just not watching out for motorcycles like they do other cars. Motorcyclists who are involved in catastrophic injury accidents often lose their lives or can sustain paralysis, brain damage, internal damage, amputations or other life altering injuries. Those who survive, and their families, are often met with lengthy occupational and physical therapy, resulting in time away from work and overwhelming expenses. When a motorcycle accident is caused by another party or a defective product, it’s important that you contact an experienced and qualified m otorcycle attorney as soon as possible. A Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn motorcycle lawyer will work with you to acquire the compensation both you and your family deserve. ​ There are 807,444 licensed motorcyclists in PA*. According to PennDOT, 93.4% of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death.** At least 42.9% of riders who died in motorcycle crashes were wearing a helmet at the time, making fatality more likely without a helmet. Defects in a motorcycle or a motorcycle helmet’s manufacturing or design may be the cause of a motorcycle accident. These incidents are not due to driver negligence, but could be pursued under a Defective Product or Product Liability action. These types of cases can involve multiple defendants. A victim may file against the manufacturers, designers, suppliers, and/or assemblers of the vehicle or product that caused the motorcycle accident. ​ The defect may occur at the design or manufacturing stage or as a result of the failure to warn of certain dangers associated with the vehicle’s use. Types of Motorcycle Cases Head-On Collision Left-Hand Turn Accidents Lane Splitting Excessive Speed DUI Accidents Hitting Fixed Objects Road Hazards High-Performance Motorcycles Meet Our Motorcycle Accident Team Our Results Listed below is a representative sample of some of our recent motorcycle accident verdicts. For a larger representative sampling of some of the a ward-winning 6 and 7 figure settlements and verdicts we have achieved, click the button below! Defendant tenders $1.5 million policy limit after motorcycle crash Shepherd C. Erie Insurance Co. $2 million settlement See More

Banking and Finance You Are Here: Practice Areas > Business Law > Banking & Finance Leading Attorneys for All Finance Needs Financial service institutions and banks are economic gatekeepers. Commercial clients should employ a banking lawyer to assist in bank financing transactions. Banking and finance law is ever evolving. Pennsylvania and New York banks as well as commercial businesses, property developers and others needing financing, can reach out to the commercial lawyers at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn negotiating loan documents, discussing structure and restructuring, as well as finding possible alternative financing solutions. ​ Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn represents many of the region’s leading banks, lending institutions and industrial development authorities, as well as private individuals and investors in commercial transactions on matters pertaining to restructuring, workouts, litigation, foreclosure, replevin and bankruptcy related matters. We have one of the largest workout/bankruptcy/foreclosure/litigation departments in the region. The law firm has been ranked as a “Top-Rated Lawyer” in banking and finance by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell®, a national lawyer-rating firm. In addition, “The Best Lawyers in America,” the nation’s oldest and most respected legal peer-review publication, and U.S. News & World Report have named Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn to its list of “Best Law Firms” in America for banking and finance law. Types of Finance Law Acquisitions Mergers Real Estate Documents Commercial Transactions Debt and Equity Financing Restructuring Meet Our Finance Law Team Are You Looking For Expert Guidance From a Firm That Understands Business? Our Business Law Team provides a full range of legal services, including formation of many different types of entities, Employment Law, the preparation of Pennsylvania real estate documentation, asset-based, stock-based and other types of business representation, and most other aspects for which a business would need legal guidance. At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, no one will work harder for your business. Contact Us Today