Atty. Christopher S. Channel
Christopher S. Channel is an experienced trial lawyer who has defended industrial manufacturers and business owners in claims involving allegations of toxic substances, defective products, premises liability, and negligence.
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Christopher S. Channel is a Partner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2002) and West Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Northern Di (2003). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 2002) and West Virginia Wesleyan College (B.A., 1999). Active member of American Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association The West Virginia State Bar Allegheny County Bar Association (Chair-Elect, Civil Litigation Section Former Secretary and Executive Committee Member. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher S. Channel is an experienced trial lawyer who has defended industrial manufacturers and business owners in claims involving allegations of toxic substances, defective products, premises liability, and negligence
- During the course of his career, Chris has represented members of the natural resources industries in matters impacting their businesses
- He regularly represents parties in protecting their intellectual property through trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and covenants not-to-compete
- Chris also has experience in alternative dispute resolution
- Chris works diligently to understand his clients’ business goals and works in close communication with his clients to develop the most effective litigation strategy
- Prior to joining Leech Tishman, Chris was a shareholder at Babst Calland Clements and Zomnir, P.C
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Christopher S. Channel's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher S. Channel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Christopher S. Channel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher S. Channel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher S. Channel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Christopher S. Channel is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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