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Attorney Brian Q. McDonnell Attorney < Back Attorney Brian Q. McDonnell graduated from Scranton Prep in 1998 and received a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Lehigh University in 2002. During his junior year of college, he completed the Washington Semester Program at American University in Washington, D.C., and interned at the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs. In his senior year of college, Attorney McDonnell traveled to Hong Kong and mainland China with Lehigh University’s Martindale Center of the College of Business and Economics. There, he met with various government and business leaders and gathered data on the impact of economic restructuring on Hong Kong’s workforce. His research was published in the Martindale Center’s journal Perspectives on Business and Economics. As a President’s Scholar at Lehigh, Attorney McDonnell earned a tuition-free fifth year, which he used to attain a master’s degree in political science in 2003. Following Lehigh University, he received a full scholarship to Penn State University’s Dickinson School of Law. During law school, Attorney McDonnell was a member of the Penn State Law Review. As a law student, he interned at the Governor’s Policy Office in Harrisburg, was a summer law clerk for Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Sr. of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, and was a Summer Associate at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law (HK&Q®) . He also studied abroad at the University of Florence School of Law. Attorney McDonnell graduated from The Dickinson School of Law in May 2006 and passed the Pennsylvania Bar Examination in July 2006 on his first attempt. After graduating from law school, he chose to return home to northeastern Pennsylvania and serve the community where he was raised. He began working for Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law as an associate in August 2006 and has remained here ever since. He is a principal on the firm’s Personal Injury Team, and his practice concentrates on personal injury, including workers’ compensation, automobile accidents, and medical malpractice cases. Since becoming a lawyer, he has worked exclusively on behalf of accident victims and their families. Attorney McDonnell is admitted to practice in the courts throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Attorney McDonnell loves to be involved in the area where he was raised. In his spare time, he coaches soccer with Abington Youth Soccer League and resides in Clarks Summit with his wife and two daughters. Awards 2025 - Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants BMcDonnell@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1182 Workers' Compensation Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Ryan M. Molitoris Attorney < Back Ryan M. Molitoris is an attorney on Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®). Attorney Molitoris provides legal counsel to personal injury clients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania , focusing on medical malpractice, premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. Attorney Molitoris was born and raised in Plains, PA, where he currently resides with his wife, Sara. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy and a minor in History. Attorney Molitoris pursued his legal career at Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, PA, graduating magna cum laude in the top 10% of his class and served as the Executive Managing Editor for its Law Review. Attorney Molitoris served as Staff Attorney in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Pro-Se Office for the Honorable Sylvia Rambo and Yvette Kane where he handled pro-se federal and state prisoner cases. He worked as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Edwin M. Kosik, where he drafted opinions and orders relevant to civil, criminal and social security cases. Attorney Molitoris was a sole practitioner, focusing on commercial litigation, employment law, personal injury, premises liability, family law and criminal law. Attorney Molitoris is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Luzerne County Bar Association, and the Federal Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is the past President of Wyoming Seminary Alumni Council and a proud member of the Plains Lions Club. He also serves on the Wyoming Commemorative Association, which puts on an observance of the Battle of Wyoming every July Fourth. Awards 2025 - Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs RMolitoris@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1185 Medical Malpractice Dangerous or Defective Products Slip & Fall - Premise Liability Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Gerard W. Gaughan Attorney < Back Attorney Gerard W. Gaughan joined Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn (HK&Q®) in the fall of 2025 to continue his commitment to advocating for individuals and families affected by personal injury. He represents clients in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, product liability, and catastrophic injury cases. Before joining the firm, Attorney Gaughan spent several years practicing personal injury law. Prior to that, he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, where he conducted extensive legal research and drafted judicial opinions in civil, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in litigation strategy, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. Attorney Gaughan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor from The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from The Pennsylvania State University. Attorney Gaughan has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022–2025) and listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2024–2026) for excellence in litigation. He will be serving as President of the Luzerne County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division through the end of 2025, supporting professional development and community engagement initiatives for young attorneys. A native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Attorney Gaughan is proud to serve his community through dedicated, compassionate legal representation and his ongoing commitment to justice. Awards 2025 - Rising Star Super Lawyers 2026 - Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch GGaughan@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1195 Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Product Liability Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Tara Giarratano Attorney < Back Tara Giarratano is one of our newest additions to the Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn (HK&Q®) 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. ®

Attorney James T. Shoemaker Attorney < Back James T. Shoemaker, an attorney on the firm’s Business Team, has been with Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law (HK&Q®) since he graduated from New York Law School in 1991. Over the years, he has developed a practice focusing on creditor’s rights, which involves debt collections, mortgage foreclosures, representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, residential loan modifications, commercial loan workouts, and real estate matters. Attorney Shoemaker credits mentors like Attorney Allan Kluger, the firm’s most senior principal, for helping him develop his skills and work ethic as a lawyer and enjoys the teamwork among Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law’s attorneys and paralegals. Before law school, he earned a bachelor’s degree from New York University. A member of the Luzerne County and Pennsylvania bar associations, Attorney Shoemaker is admitted to practice before all state courts, federal courts, and federal bankruptcy courts in Pennsylvania. In addition to practicing law, Jim serves on the Board of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, a community-based arts center. He also serves on the Wyoming Commemorative Association, which puts on an observance of the Battle of Wyoming yearly on July Fourth. In his spare time, he enjoys fly fishing and bird watching. He lives in Wyoming, Luzerne County, PA, with his wife and three children. JShoemaker@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1126 Banking & Finance Commercial Litigation Real Estate Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Michelle M. Quinn Attorney < Back Attorney Michelle M. Quinn has spent nearly 30 years handling complex personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, product liability, truck accidents, car accidents, underinsured/uninsured motorist claims, and insurance bad faith. She joined Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team straight out of law school and is now a member of its Executive Committee. Attorney Quinn graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dickinson College with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1991. She received her law degree from Villanova University Law School in 1994. While in law school, she was a member of the Moot Court Team and was a semifinalist in the school’s client counseling competition. Most recently, Attorney Quinn has been named Products Liability Lawyer of the Year (click here for more), as well as Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year (click here for more). Additionally, she has been named a Lawyer on the Fast Track by The Legal Intelligencer and The Pennsylvania Law Weekly. She also received the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association’s first annual Lawrence W. Roth Award “in recognition of her outstanding commitment to NEPTLA, her compassion for clients, and exemplary character.” She has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer. She has also been included in Woodward-White’s edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been named by the American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the state of Pennsylvania. Attorney Quinn is passionate about representing the injured, and she is just as passionate about her involvement with HKQ Kids, a child advocacy organization created by Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law (HK&Q®) to promote education and awareness about safety issues affecting children. Since its start in 2005, HKQ Kids has given away thousands of free bicycle helmets to area children and has also sponsored lead screening, sports safety training, water safety training, CPR and First Aid training, cheerleading safety training, swimming safety training, and babysitter training courses. Awards 2025 - Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation, Plaintiffs MQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1112 Medical Malpractice Car Accidents Truck Accidents Dangerous or Defective Products Insurance Disputes Unsafe Vehicles Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Richard S. Bishop Attorney < Back Richard S. Bishop, an attorney at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law (HK&Q®) since 1985, focuses on estate planning and estate administration work, as well as elder law matters, real estate transactions, business transactions, and corporate matters. Attorney Bishop represents clients in both Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. His practice in estate planning/estate administration includes structuring simple to more complex estate plans for individual and corporate clients. He has also handled litigation involving estates and personal representatives. Attorney Bishop has conducted seminars on governance for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations and has represented numerous local businesses in mergers and acquisitions. Attorney Bishop serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Penn State Scranton, The ARC Foundation of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the ARC, the Salvation Army Scranton Citadel, the Schwartz Mack Foundation, the Jewish Community Center of Scranton, Amos Towers Housing, and the Advisory Board of M&T Bank and the Kania School of Business at the University of Scranton. He is also the President of Amos Lodge of B’nai B’rith and Vice President of the board at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, formerly the Jewish Home. Awards 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. RBishop@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1127 Banking & Finance Real Estate Zoning Trusts Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Christopher C. Quinn Attorney < Back Christopher Quinn is an attorney on Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®) and provides legal counsel to personal injury clients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania , concentrating on medical malpractice, product liability, and auto negligence. Since joining the firm, Attorney Quinn has been recognized as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” an annual distinction reserved for no more than 2.5 percent of all Pennsylvania lawyers, as well as “Ones to Watch” in Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Litigation by Best Lawyers . Attorney Quinn was born and raised in Clarks Summit, PA. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. Attorney Quinn pursued his legal career at Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, PA. He was selected as a national member of the Order of the Barristers and received the 2016 CourtCall Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and the 2016 Shalom Moot Court Award. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Luzerne County Bar Association, the Lackawanna County Bar Association, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to joining the firm, Attorney Quinn served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon, where he conducted legal research, edited and evaluated the legal analyses in drafts of written opinions, prepared bench memoranda, and attended oral arguments, conferences, and trials. Previous to his experience with Judge Nealon, Attorney Quinn served as Law Clerk to Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Law, where he conducted legal research regarding a variety of evidentiary and civil law issues, drafted internal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests. Attorney Quinn is a current officer and co-founding member of the Cody Jude Barrasse Memorial Foundation. The Foundation endows a full four-year scholarship at Scranton Preparatory School for a deserving student in need. The Foundation also funds grants through an Organ Transplant Assistance Program (“OTAP”) to provide financial assistance to patients who are awaiting or have received organ transplantation. Attorney Quinn’s father, Kevin, is also an attorney at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Attorney Quinn resides in Scranton, PA, with his wife, Anna, and their son and daughter. Awards 2025 - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Personal Injury, General 2025 - Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs CQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1160 Car Accidents Medical Malpractice Dangerous or Defective Products Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Anjelica N. Singer Attorney < Back Attorney Anjelica N. Singer joined Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn (HK&Q®) in October 2025. She earned her Juris Doctor from Penn State Dickinson Law. She is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Attorney Singer works in HKQ’s Commercial Department. She is dedicated to serving individuals and families across northeastern Pennsylvania. Her focus areas include banking, commercial litigation, elder law, and estate planning. While at Dickinson Law, Attorney Singer was an active member of the National Appellate Moot Court Team. She served on the executive boards of both the Women’s Law Caucus and Criminal Law Society. Attorney Singer also volunteered as a Pardon Project Coach through Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity, assisting individuals seeking second chances. Her commitment to excellence earned her multiple honors, including the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for achieving the highest grade in Client Counseling, the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association Scholarship, and The Lawrence M. Klemow, Esq. Memorial Scholarship. During law school, Attorney Singer gained valuable experience through her legal internship with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) in Harrisburg, where she supported the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania with legal research, correspondence, and rule analysis. She also served as a summer law clerk at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, assisting in legal research and brief drafting across a range of practice areas. Before attending law school, Attorney Singer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The Pennsylvania State University, graduating summa cum laude from the Schreyer Honors College with a minor in English. During her undergraduate years, she built a strong background in communications and storytelling as a reporter for The Daily Collegian, and as an anchor and reporter for Centre County Report and PSN-News. Her international reporting work in Scotland placed third in the Hearst Journalism Awards feature category. Raised in Hughestown, Pennsylvania, Attorney Singer is honored to serve her hometown community and the greater northeastern Pennsylvania region with professionalism, compassion, and a deep commitment to justice. ASinger@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1189 Banking Commercial Litigation Elder Law Estate Planning Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Brian Gabriel Attorney < Back Brian Gabriel, originally from Forty Fort, PA, is an experienced attorney who brings his extensive expertise in commercial litigation, labor, employment, and municipal law to the team at Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn (HK&Q®). Before joining HKQ, Brian served as the Deputy City Attorney for the City of Lodi, CA. As the primary legal advisor on litigation matters, labor relations, employee negotiations, disciplinary matters, and municipal law issues. Brian has extensive experience guiding executive leadership on complex legal problems. Prior to his Deputy City Attorney role, Brian honed his skills as a Labor and Employment Attorney with Mastagni Holstedt, A.P.C., where he represented both private and public employees in labor grievances, administrative investigations, and collective bargaining negotiations. His tenure as Legal Counsel for the California Association of Highway Patrolmen further underscored his proficiency, where he provided critical legal support to a labor union representing 14,000 active and retired members. Brian’s diverse legal background also includes valuable experiences as an Associate Attorney at prominent law firms such as Young, Minney & Corr LLP and Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP, as well as roles with the United States Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In the United States Marine Corps, Brian served as a Platoon Sergeant and Assistant Operations and Training Chief. His military experience instilled strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence under pressure. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Temple University, Brian later deepened his legal expertise at Pepperdine University School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor and a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. During his time at Pepperdine, Brian demonstrated leadership as President of the Veterans Legal Society. His exceptional accomplishments have been recognized with the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star award. BGabriel@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1192 Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Labor, & Employment Law Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Kevin M. Walsh, Jr Attorney < Back Attorney Kevin M. Walsh, Jr. provides legal counsel to Commercial clients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania , focusing on real estate transactions, Banking and Creditors’ Rights, Zoning, and Real Estate and General Litigation matters. Attorney Walsh was born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Drums, PA, where he currently resides with his wife, Lindsay, and their two children. He graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Attorney Walsh pursued his legal career at Syracuse University College of Law. He was selected as a recipient of the Lampe Bar Scholarship and received the CALI Award for Achievement in Insurance and Society Seminar Activities. For nine years, Attorney Walsh worked as an Associate Attorney with Donald G. Karpowich, Attorney-at-Law, PC, where he litigated numerous cases in various jurisdictions, including Courts of Common Pleas, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Previous to this role, he was an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Tullio DeLuca, handling commercial litigation and estate planning. Attorney Walsh also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Terrence R. Nealon. Attorney Walsh is a member of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. KWalsh@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1121 Business Law Banking & Finance Real Estate Zoning Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Attorney Kevin C. Quinn Attorney < Back Attorney Kevin C. Quinn, a member of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn’s Personal Injury Team (HK&Q®), is a Firm Principal and member of its Executive Committee. Attorney Quinn’s practice focuses primarily on personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, car and truck accidents, and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims. Attorney Quinn is passionate in his fight for accountability and justice for those who have suffered injuries or death as a result of someone else’s careless or reckless conduct. Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Attorney Quinn is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Scranton, where he was a member of the University’s Honors Program and multiple academic fraternities as well as a recipient of the University’s 1985 Political Science Award. Attorney Quinn earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1988 from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where he was a recipient of multiple American Jurisprudence Awards for academic excellence and a member of the Law School’s prestigious National Trial Team. Attorney Quinn has spent his entire legal career litigating cases in state and federal courts in northeastern Pennsylvania and has extensive litigation experience at both the trial and appellate levels. Since joining Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn in 2010, Attorney Quinn has served as either lead or co-counsel in numerous cases that resulted in six, seven, and eight-figure settlements or verdicts. Based on ratings he has received from Judges he has practiced before and fellow attorneys, Attorney Quinn has achieved Martindale Hubbell®’s highest possible ranking of AV Preeminent status for both his legal abilities and ethical standards. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America for both Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation and has also been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Attorney Quinn is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Club. Attorney Quinn is a Certified Mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania Courts as well as the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania. Attorney Quinn is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeastern PA Trial Lawyers Association as well as a member of the Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, and Luzerne County Bar Associations, the American Association for Justice, and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Attorney Quinn and his wife, Laurie, reside in Clarks Summit and have five children and grandchildren. Awards 2025 - Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. 2025 - Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice 2025 - Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation, Plaintiffs 2024 - Super Lawyers Personal Injury Medical Malpractice KQuinn@hkqlaw.com (570) 287-3000, Ext. 1145 Medical Malpractice Slip & Fall - Premise Liability Car Accidents Dangerous or Defective Products Unsafe Vehicles Areas of Practice No One Will Work Harder For You. ®