Shirley Tran
The Tran Firm
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · 30 Years Experience
About Shirley Tran
A Wilkes-Barre native, Shirley Tran brings 30 years of workers' comp experience to every case. Before entering private practice, she worked for the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Board, giving her unique insight into how claims are evaluated. She now uses that knowledge to maximize outcomes for injured workers.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Construction Accidents
- Product Liability
Frequently Asked Questions
Shirley Tran works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Pennsylvania. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Shirley Tran handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Pennsylvania, including Permanent Disability, Workers Compensation, Employer Retaliation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Pennsylvania, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Shirley immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Shirley Tran's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 30 years of experience in Pennsylvania workers' comp law, Shirley knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Shirley Tran primarily serves clients in Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Pennsylvania area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Pennsylvania and were injured at work, contact Shirley's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Fordham University School of Law
- Bar Pennsylvania State Bar, admitted 1996
- Mbr Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Bar Association