Attorney Charles W. Marsar, Jr.

Attorney

Overview

Charles W. Marsar, Jr. is a highly accomplished trial attorney at R.J. Marzella & Associates, P.C., where he has built a distinguished career representing individuals in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation matters. A skilled litigator with over 25 years of experience, Charles is recognized statewide for his courtroom abilities, his thorough case preparation, and his unwavering dedication to securing justice for injured clients.

Charles’s academic and professional achievements set him apart from the start. He graduated from the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University with honors and served as Captain of the National Trial Team — a distinction that foreshadowed a career defined by excellence in advocacy. Fellow attorneys have called him one of the finest trial lawyers in Pennsylvania, praise that has been echoed by his peer-reviewed recognitions and professional accolades over more than two decades of practice.

Education

• B.A., Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania — 1997
• J.D., Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, Pennsylvania — 2000 Graduated With Honors | Captain, National Trial Team

Bar Admissions & Court Admissions

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — 2000
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
• United States Supreme Court

Practice Areas

• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury (Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury)
• Workers’ Compensation
• Wrongful Death
• Birth Injuries
• Civil Litigation

Awards, Ratings & Professional Recognition

• Super Lawyers — Selected for the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for 2026. Super Lawyers uses a patented, peer-influenced and research-driven selection process that identifies the top 5% of attorneys in each state. Selection is based on 12 indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition. This distinction confirms Charles’s standing among Pennsylvania’s elite trial attorneys.
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum — Member. This prestigious organization is limited to trial lawyers who have achieved verdicts or settlements of $1 million or more. Membership represents real, documented results at the highest levels of litigation and is considered one of the most coveted distinctions in the plaintiff’s bar.
• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings — Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell through peer evaluation for professional achievement and ethical standards. Martindale-Hubbell ratings are among the most trusted benchmarks of attorney quality, compiled from confidential assessments submitted by fellow lawyers.
• Attorney Peer Endorsement — Sean Quinn, a fellow medical malpractice attorney, has publicly stated: “Chuck is one of the finest trial lawyers in Pennsylvania. I proudly endorse him.” Peer endorsements on platforms such as Avvo are voluntary and reflect genuine professional respect.
• Graduated With Honors, Dickinson School of Law — Recognized for academic excellence during law school.
• Captain, National Trial Team, Dickinson School of Law — Demonstrated exceptional advocacy and courtroom skills from early in his legal career, leading Penn State Dickinson’s competitive trial advocacy team.

Professional Memberships

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Dauphin County Bar Association

Professional Profile

Charles Marsar brings a unique combination of academic distinction, competitive trial training, and real-world courtroom experience to every case. His admission to the United States Supreme Court Bar reflects both the breadth of his qualifications and the respect he commands in the legal profession. His inclusion on the Super Lawyers list and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum are client-outcome-oriented distinctions — recognitions grounded in results, not merely credentials.

Throughout his career at Marzella & Associates, Charles has worked alongside Robin Marzella on the firm’s most complex and high-stakes cases, including catastrophic birth injury claims, surgical malpractice, and multi-party personal injury litigation. He is known among peers and opposing counsel alike for his precise legal arguments, rigorous discovery strategy, and compelling presentation to juries.