Atty. Michael E. Dunlavey

Atty. Michael E. Dunlavey

Michael E. Dunlavey is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, insurance law, social security/disability law and 1 other area of law.

Erie Erie 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Michael E. Dunlavey at a glance

Michael E. Dunlavey is a Com. Pleas J. based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, ssd, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1974), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Western District o (1978). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1974) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael E. Dunlavey is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, insurance law, social security/disability law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Michael practices in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Dunlavey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Dunlavey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael E. Dunlavey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael E. Dunlavey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michael E. Dunlavey is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael E. Dunlavey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael E. Dunlavey

Where is Michael E. Dunlavey's law office located?
Michael E. Dunlavey's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Dunlavey handle?
Michael E. Dunlavey focuses on personal injury, real estate, ssd, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael E. Dunlavey practiced law?
Michael E. Dunlavey has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Michael E. Dunlavey go to law school?
Michael E. Dunlavey earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact Michael E. Dunlavey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1974
A.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Western District o
Admitted: 1978

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