About – Chariton Malak

A Legacy of
Trusted Counsel in
Northeast Pennsylvania

For generations, Chariton Malak has provided businesses, municipalities, families and individuals with thoughtful legal counsel, practical solutions and dedicated representation.

Tested, Trusted Counsel With Decades Of Experience

At Chariton Malak, we are proud to serve clients in Luzerne County and greater Northeast Pennsylvania with over seven decades of combined experience. It is our belief that trust and mutual respect are the foundations of a successful attorney-client relationship. We approach each of our cases with close attention to detail and personal dedication, ensuring that we fully understand our client’s needs and objectives before helping them carefully evaluate their options.

Experienced Attorneys. Comprehensive Legal Counsel.

You can read more about our attorneys’ qualifications and experience below:

Jerry B. Chariton

Jeffery J. Malak

You can read more about our attorneys’ qualifications and experience below:
As a full-service law firm, we have extensive knowledge of general civil litigation, with emphases in estate planning and administration, real estate, business and commercial law, zoning and land use, municipal law, tax planning, and oil, gas and renewable energy law. Admitted before all Pennsylvania and federal courts, we engage in all aspects of trial and appellate practice from county courts to the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as before government regulatory agencies.

Where History Meets Adaptability

Our firm is uniquely positioned to meet our clients’ needs with insight and innovation. With our long and richly varied history, we can call on a robust body of past successes to inform present decisions. At the same time, our attorneys’ mastery of their respective areas of concentration, combined with their commitment to staying on the cutting edge of legal developments in these practice areas, enables them to examine issues from novel perspectives.
From our Wilkes-Barre office, we represent individuals and businesses whose interests span the entire globe. Drawing strength from both our history and our adaptability, we are focused on providing our clients with the confidence and creativity they need to resolve their legal matters. We are also firm pragmatists and can provide circumspect counsel on strategies to reduce the risk of costly litigation.

Practical Guidance

We provide clear, business-minded advice that helps clients understand their options and make informed decisions.

Personal Attention

We take time to understand each client’s circumstances, priorities and goals before recommending an appropriate course of action.

Experienced Advocacy

We carefully prepare every matter and provide determined representation in negotiations, transactions and litigation.

Experienced Counsel. Personal Commitment.

Our devotion to our profession is not limited to our practice at Chariton Malak. Passionate about serving our clients and community, we volunteer our time, knowledge and services to a diverse array of organizations, including nonprofits, charities and educational groups and conferences. We hold leadership positions within the Luzerne County and Pennsylvania bar associations and are grateful to have been selected by our peers for multiple recognitions of professional excellence.

A Legacy of Trusted Counsel in Northeast Pennsylvania