Experienced Litigators Dedicated To Client Advocacy

At Chariton & Malak, we have been representing clients in Luzerne County and greater Northeast Pennsylvania for decades, earning our reputation as a team of professional attorneys who have the knowledge and skills clients need to handle their complex legal issues. Our small team has extensive experience in representing individual, corporate and government clients. We ensure that all of our clients receive dedicated advocacy tailored to their needs.

Experienced Litigators Dedicated To Client Advocacy

At Chariton & Malak, we have been representing clients in Luzerne County and greater Northeast Pennsylvania for decades, earning our reputation as a team of professional attorneys who have the knowledge and skills clients need to handle their complex legal issues. Our small team has extensive experience in representing individual, corporate and government clients. We ensure that all of our clients receive dedicated advocacy tailored to their needs.

Experienced Litigators Dedicated To Client Advocacy

At Chariton & Malak, we have been representing clients in Luzerne County and greater Northeast Pennsylvania for decades, earning our reputation as a team of professional attorneys who have the knowledge and skills clients need to handle their complex legal issues. Our small team has extensive experience in representing individual, corporate and government clients. We ensure that all of our clients receive dedicated advocacy tailored to their needs.

Experienced Litigators Dedicated To Client Advocacy

At Chariton & Malak, we have been representing clients in Luzerne County and greater Northeast Pennsylvania for decades, earning our reputation as a team of professional attorneys who have the knowledge and skills clients need to handle their complex legal issues. Our small team has extensive experience in representing individual, corporate and government clients. We ensure that all of our clients receive dedicated advocacy tailored to their needs.

Experienced Litigators Dedicated To Client Advocacy

At Chariton & Malak, we have been representing clients in Luzerne County and greater Northeast Pennsylvania for decades, earning our reputation as a team of professional attorneys who have the knowledge and skills clients need to handle their complex legal issues. Our small team has extensive experience in representing individual, corporate and government clients. We ensure that all of our clients receive dedicated advocacy tailored to their needs.

Accomplished Litigators Recognized In The Community

Our attorneys, Jerry Chariton and Jeffrey Malak, have served Pennsylvania clients with distinction for decades. Mr. Chariton has served as counsel to various non-profit institutions, is a former Assistant District Attorney of Luzerne County and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Malak has served on the Luzerne County Orphans Court Practice Committee, the Pennsylvania Bar Association Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section, and was selected as one of Pennsylvania’s Super Lawyers.

Our attorneys are licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania courts. We litigate cases concerning business disputes and transactions, energy law, regulatory and municipal law. We also represent clients in probate, trust and estate litigation and provide title insurance for commercial transactions.

 

Serving Clients In Luzerne County And Greater Northeast Pennsylvania For Decades

Representing Clients In Complex Energy Law Litigation

At Chariton & Malak, we have the knowledge, skills and experience to be effective advocates in energy law. Our attorneys are equipped with the abilities needed to guide clients through complex regulatory issues and represent them in court if litigation becomes necessary.

Our attorneys have handled matters including enforced land use rights, assisted hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations, landowner issues, surface, easement and mineral rights for our clients. As skilled litigators, we are prepared to zealously advocate on behalf of our clients in court in all types of energy disputes including solar and wind.

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We Offer Full-Service Business Litigation and Transaction Representation

Our attorneys have assisted businesses with their legal issues for decades, zealously representing businesses involved in litigation as well as helping entrepreneurs launch new enterprises. Our passion is serving our local community, and our attorneys are dedicated to supporting the businesses that allow our neighborhoods to thrive.

We Represent Clients In Regulatory And Municipal Law

Our team often represents clients in matters involving government, municipal, and not-for-profit law. We handle cases for our clients that involve land usage disputes, zoning disputes, and other matters. One of our partners, Jeffrey J. Malak, is highly skilled in this practice and has developed a reputation as an experienced advocate for his clients who works diligently on their behalf. He has served as solicitor for a number of local governments as well and has a master’s degree in governmental work.

We Represent Clients In Regulatory And Municipal Law

Our team often represents clients in matters involving government, municipal, and not-for-profit law. We handle cases for our clients that involve land usage disputes, zoning disputes, and other matters. One of our partners, Jeffrey J. Malak, is highly skilled in this practice and has developed a reputation as an experienced advocate for his clients who works diligently on their behalf. He has served as solicitor for a number of local governments as well and has a master’s degree in governmental work.

We Have The Experience To Assist With High Value Estate Planning

We offer litigation and planning services to clients who have unique estate planning needs. Our attorneys draft high value and complex estate plans and we are fully equipped to assist business owners and individuals with multiple properties or complex investments. We represent clients in estate and probate litigation concerning breach of fiduciary duty, mistakes in wills, undue influence and other issues. Our team will do a thorough review of your situation and carefully explain all of your legal options.

Meet Your Attorneys

JERRY B. CHARITON
Attorney Jerry B. Malak
JEFFREY J. MALAK
Attorney Jeffrey J. Malak

Our Team Is Ready To Represent You

Pennsylvania Bar Association | Proud Member
ACTEC The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel | Fellow
Martindale-Hubbell | AV Preeminent | For Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
Rated By Super Lawyers | Jeffrey J. Malak | SuperLawyers.com
ABA | American Bar Association | Member 2021