1. Wayne L. Lovercheck
Title: Shareholder
Law School: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1976
College: Gannon University (B.S., 1971; B.S.M.E., 1981)
Admitted: John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Patents; Trademarks; Copyrights; Trade Secrets; Licensing
Membership: Erie County (Member, Executive Committee), Pennsylvania, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; American Intellectual Property Law Association.

2. Michelle M. Alaskey
Title: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2009, J.D., Dean's Honor List Fall 2007, Spring 2009; Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in the Community Development Clinic
College: Allegheny College, Class of 2005, B.A., Economics, Alden Scholar and Eden Hall Farms Scholarship recipient; Managerial Economics Certification; Minors in English and Political Science
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2009, J.D., Dean's Honor List Fall 2007, Spring 2009; Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in the Community Development Clinic
Practice Area: Municipal Law, Litigation, Criminal Law, Domestic Relations, Business Organization, Guardianship, Adult Guardianship, Elder Guardianship, Guardianship Administration, Adoptions, Public School Law, School Law, Charter School Law, Independent School Law, Estate Planning, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Business Formation, Child Advocacy, Criminal Defense
Membership: Erie County Bar Association, 2019-PresentPennsylvania Bar Association, 2009-Present

3. Matthew W. Lasher
Title: Associate
Law School: T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond, Class of 2019, J.D.
College: The Pennsylvania State University, Class of 2016, B.A.
Admitted: T.C. Williams School of Law of the University of Richmond, Class of 2019, J.D.
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business Organization, Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
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4. Arthur D. Martinucci
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1991, J.D.
College: Allegheny College, Class of 1988, B.A.
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1991, J.D.
Practice Area: Employment Discrimination, Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Municipal Law, Labor Law
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5. Stacey K. Baltz
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Vanderbilt University, Class of 2006, J.D.
College: Slippery Rock University, Class of 2003, B.S., with honors
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, Class of 2006, J.D.
Practice Area: Probate, Family Law, Alimony, Annulment, Cohabitation Agreements, Collaborative Family Law, Community Property Law, Divorce, Divorce Arbitration, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Taxation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Equitable Distribution, Family Arbitration, Family Mediation, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, International Family Law, Interstate Support, Legal Separation Agreements, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law, Matrimonial Law, Name Changes, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2006-PresentErie County Bar Association, 2006-PresentECBA Mock trial Competition Committee, 2007-PresentECBA Family Law Section, Vice Chairman, 2020Northwest Pennsylvania American Inn if Courts, 2007-PresentFirst Book Erie/Hooked on Books for Kids, Board Member, 2008-2014

6. Melissa Leigh Larese
Title: Associate
Law School: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Gannon University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006
Admitted: Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Wills, Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Adult Guardianship, Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney, Elder Guardianship, Guardianship Administration, Guardian Ad Litem, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Commercial Real Estate Sales, Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Settlements, Residential Real Estate Sales
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2014-PresentErie County Bar Association, 2014-Present ECBA Probate, Estates & Trust Section - Leadership Committee - 2016 to Present.

7. Andrew Michael Schmidt
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2002
College: Pennsylvania State University, B.A., English, 1999
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Automobile Liability Defense; Casualty Insurance Defense; Automobile Insurance Defense; General Liability Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Property Damage Defense; Personal Liability Defense
Membership: Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Erie County Bar Association Civil Litigation Section.

8. Lawrence C. Bolla
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Akron University, J.D., 1974
College: Gannon College, B.S., 1970
Admitted: Akron University, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Collections, Creditor Bankruptcy, Creditor Rights, Debtor Bankruptcy
Membership: American Bankruptcy Institute.

9. George Joseph
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1982
College: Dickinson College, B.A., cum laude, 1979
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Workers Compensation, Education Law, School Law, Employment Law, Municipal Law
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1982-Present Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Life Fellow PA Bar Foundation Board of Directors 2011-2017 PA Bar Foundation Member, Nominations Committee 2017 PA Bar Foundation Member, Grants Committee, 2017Pennsylvania Defense InstituteErie County Bar Association,… Read more Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1982-Present Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Life Fellow PA Bar Foundation Board of Directors 2011-2017 PA Bar Foundation Member, Nominations Committee 2017 PA Bar Foundation Member, Grants Committee, 2017Pennsylvania Defense InstituteErie County Bar Association, 1082-Present ECBA President, 2020 ECBA First Vice President, 2019 ECBA Second Vice President, 2018 ECBA Municipal Solicitors Section, Chair, 2016, 2018 ECBA Municipal Solicotors Section, Vice Chair, 2015, 2017 Read less

10. Jenna Morgan Kulbersh Strohmeyer
Title: Associate
Law School: Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 2013
College: Florida International University, B.A., cum laude, 2010
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Municipal Law; Land Use; Environmental Law; Litigation
Membership: Erie County Bar Association.

11. Colleen R. Stumpf
Title: Associate
Law School: Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Grove City College, B.S., 2003
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Trust Administration, Trust Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Elder Law, Adult Guardianship, Probate, Estate Administration, Business Law, Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations, Education Law, Guardianship, Guardianship Administration, Elder Guardianship, Trusts and Estates, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Closely Held Business Estate Planning, Corporate
Membership: Erie County, Pennsylvania, and American Bar Associations (Member, Sections on Probate, Estates, and Trusts Business Law).

12. James B. Toohey
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Loyola University, Chicago, J.D., 2000
College: Gannon University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1992
Admitted: Loyola University, Chicago, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Real Estate(45%); Commercial Conveyancing(5%); Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions(5%); Commercial Real Estate Contracts(5%); Commercial Real Estate Development(5%); Commercial Real Estate Finance(5%); Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure(5%); Industrial Real Estate Law(5%); Retail Development(5%); Shopping Center Acquisitions(5%); Shopping Center Development(5%); Shopping Center Law(5%)
Membership: Chicago (Member, Real Property Section) and Illinois State Bar Associations.

13. Donald C. Buseck
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D.
College: University of Notre Dame, B.S.C.
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D.
Practice Area:
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14. James F. Toohey
Title: Member
Law School: Dickinson School of Law, LL.B., 1962
College: Gannon College, B.S., 1956
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law, LL.B., 1962
Practice Area: Business Planning; Liquor Licensing; Municipal Law; Real Estate; Property Law; Estate Planning
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15. I. John Dunn
Title: Member
Law School: Dickinson Law School, J.D., 1969
College: Mount Hermon School; Colorado College, A.B., 1966
Admitted: Dickinson Law School, J.D., 1969
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Taxation, Business Law
Membership: Erie County Bar Association (President, 2000) Estate Planning Council of Erie (Past President).

16. John W. McCandless
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1978
College: Beloit College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1974
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: Allegheny County, Erie County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations; Erie County Mediation Panel; Northwestern Pennsylvania and American Inns of Court.

17. John D. Gugliotta
Title: Attorney
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Carnegie Mellon University, B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1985
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Patent Protection Services; IP Counseling; Patent Surveillance Services; Transactional Services; Business Formation Services
Membership:

18. Paul F. Burroughs
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duquesne University, J.D., 1973
College: Duquesne University, B.S., 1969
Admitted: Duquesne University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Environmental Law, Products Liability, Toxic Torts, Negligence, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Family Law
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19. John M. Quinn, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1976
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Insurance Litigation, Personal Injury, Police Misconduct, Products Liability, Design Professionals Errors and Omissions, Health Care, Hospital Law
Membership: Pennsylvania Defense Institute Defense Research Institute.

20. Michael S. Jan Janin
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1983
College: Gannon University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1980
Admitted: University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Practice Area: Bankruptcy, Collections, Domestic Relations, Debtor and Creditor, Creditor Bankruptcy
Membership: American Bankruptcy Institute.

21. John P. Leemhuis, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Syracuse University, J.D., 1987
College: Carleton College, B.A., 1982; University of Pittsburgh, M.B.A., 1991
Admitted: Syracuse University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Business Law; Securities Offerings; Commercial Law; Bond Finance; Estate Planning
Membership: National Association of Bond Lawyers.

22. Richard A. Blakely
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Syracuse University, J.D., 1988
College: Gannon University, B.S., 1985
Admitted: Syracuse University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Real Estate(70%); Business Planning(10%); Estate Planning(10%); Municipal Law(10%)
Membership: Erie County Bar Association (Former Chairman, Real Estate Committee); Pennsylvania Bar Association; American Bar Association.

23. Joel M. Snavely
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1991
College: University of Pittsburgh, B.A., summa cum laude, 1984
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Hospital Law; Health Care; Personal Injury Defense
Membership: Erie County and American Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Defense Institute; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; Northwest Pennsylvania American Inns of Court.

24. Eric J. Mikovch
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1994
College: Colgate University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1991
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Felonies, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Burglary, Weapons Charges, Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanors, Criminal Conspiracy, DUI/DWI, Theft, Shoplifting, Driving While Intoxicated, Search and Seizure, Drivers License Suspension, Habeas Corpus, Expungements, Hit and Run, Traffic Violations, Parole and Probation, Assault and Battery, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Extortion, Federal Criminal Law, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, Homicide, Murder, Stalking, Wiretapping, Electronic Surveillance, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering
Membership: Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority Board Director Greater Erie Industrial Development Corporation Board Director Community National Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania Bank Board Director Kostkan Foundation Director Mikovich Foundation Director Erie County Bar Association… Read more Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority Board Director Greater Erie Industrial Development Corporation Board Director Community National Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania Bank Board Director Kostkan Foundation Director Mikovich Foundation Director Erie County Bar Association (Chairman, Criminal Law Section, 2010 Speaker, Lecturer Criminal Law, 2009, 2010, 2012) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers American Inns of Court NW Pennsylvania Chapter. Read less

25. John B. Fessler
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1982
Admitted: University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Insurance Defense Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Civil Litigation
Membership: Erie County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Defense Institute.

26. Valerie Kuntz
Title: Associate
Law School: Regent University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
College: Grove City College, B.S., Accounting, summa cum laude, 2005
Admitted: Regent University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Decedents Estates(20%); Business Taxation(20%); Individual Taxation(15%); Business Law(15%); Civil Practice(15%); Commercial Bankruptcy(15%)
Membership: Erie County, Pennsylvania and American (Member, Section on Taxation) Bar Associations.

27. Jo L. Alspaugh
Title: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University Law School, J.D., 2013
College: Mercyhurst College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2008
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University Law School, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Family Law; Litigation; Collaborative Family Law; Child Custody; Child Support; Divorce; Spousal Support
Membership: Erie County Bar Association (Member, Women's Division - Leadership Committee); Pennsylvania Bar Association; American Bar Association.

28. Michael P. Kruszewski
Title: Junior Partner
Law School: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 2003
College: Miami University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, Bankruptcy Litigation, Consumer Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Mediation
Membership: Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. American Bankruptcy Institute. The Judith K. Fitzgerald Western Pennsylvania Bankruptcy American Inn of Court. Mediation Panel for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the WDPA.

29. Frank L. Kroto, Jr.
Title: Member
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, LL.B., 1964
College: Gannon College, B.S., 1960
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo, LL.B., 1964
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Divorce, Domestic Relations
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30. Lori J. Mason
Title: Associate
Law School: Dickinson School of Law, Class of 2003
College: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2000, summa cum laude
Admitted: Dickinson School of Law, Class of 2003
Practice Area: Family Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Litigation
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31. Michael A. Braymer
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. 2002
College: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. 2002
Practice Area:
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