About James Joseph
James Joseph Munnelly built his path into law through study and steady practice. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Elizabethtown College and went on to receive his J.D. from Widener University. Those years laid the groundwork for a career spanning two neighboring states.
Early in his practice he worked at Ciccarelli Law Offices. That experience placed him in a firm setting where he handled day-to-day client matters and courtroom work. Over time he moved into other roles in private practice and continued to expand the practical side of his legal training.
Munnelly is licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has navigated the rules and expectations of two state bars, representing clients across state lines when matters required it. The dual licensure allows him to file and appear in courts in both jurisdictions and to advise clients on issues that cross state boundaries.
His career has kept him in the courtroom and the conference room. He has spent time arguing motions, preparing pleadings and negotiating on behalf of individuals and entities. Colleagues describe him as precise in legal writing and steady at trial. He combines classroom training from Widener with hands-on courtroom practice learned on the job.
Outside of firm work, Munnelly has maintained professional connections and engaged with peers in the legal community. Those connections have informed his approach to case strategy and client counseling. He balances client advocacy with the procedural demands of litigation and transactional work, aiming to provide clear advice about options and likely outcomes.
Today he is associated with Latsha Davis & McKenna P.C. There he continues to serve clients in matters that require counsel licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He handles filings, hearings and client consultations from that office and participates in case development from intake through resolution.
Munnelly’s background reflects a conventional and practical route through law school into private practice, with experience at established firms and active licensure in two states. He currently practices at Latsha Davis & McKenna P.C., where he focuses on representing clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey matters.
