Atty. Eric John Purchase

Atty. Eric John Purchase

Attorney Eric J. Purchase represents individuals and families suffering from injury or the death of a loved one.

Erie Erie 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric John Purchase at a glance

Eric John Purchase is a Shareholder based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. (1991). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1991) and Gannon University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations American Association for Justice Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Eric J. Purchase represents individuals and families suffering from injury or the death of a loved one
  • He was born and raised in Erie County, Pennsylvania
  • He is a 1988 graduate of Gannon University
  • In 1991, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with honors
  • While at the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Purchase served as editor of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review
  • In recognition of his class standing upon graduation, Mr. Purchase was inducted into the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Order of the Coif
  • Before opening his Pennsylvania personal injury practice, Mr. Purchase was a trial lawyer with one of Erie’s largest law firms and served as both an equity partner and a practice group chairman
  • At that time, his practice consisted primarily of representing the region’s largest insurance companies and employers in trials and arbitrations
  • His cases included personal injury and wrongful death claims, contract disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith claims, medical malpractice claims, and shareholder rights disputes
  • Mr. Purchase has represented clients all over Pennsylvania, the United States, and overseas, including cases and clients in Singapore, Denmark, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Canada
  • In 2006, Mr. Purchase founded his own law practice and ever since has devoted himself to representing individuals and families, primarily in cases against the larger insurance companies and corporations in the region
  • Today, Mr. Purchase’s legal practice successfully represents clients in auto accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases. (Mr
  • Purchase also represents local businesses and business people in commercial litigation cases, including contract litigation, shareholder/partner disputes, and other business disputes.) Mr. Purchase has taught and lectured to other lawyers and insurance adjustors on many subjects, including trial tactics, Pennsylvania auto insurance, car accident law, and other injury law subjects
  • His lectures include Supreme Court approved Continuing Legal Education seminars, as well as private seminars for claims professionals
  • He serves at the highest levels of Pennsylvania trial lawyer associations, including the Erie County Bar Association, the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers, and the Pennsylvania Association of Justice

Practice Areas Explained

Eric John Purchase's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric John Purchase handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Eric John Purchase is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Wrongful Death

Eric John Purchase is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Eric John Purchase is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Erie or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric John Purchase

Where is Eric John Purchase's law office located?
Eric John Purchase's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric John Purchase handle?
Eric John Purchase focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Eric John Purchase practiced law?
Eric John Purchase has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Eric John Purchase go to law school?
Eric John Purchase earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Eric John Purchase for a consultation?
You can contact Eric John Purchase directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eric John Purchase received?
Eric John Purchase's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Automobile Accidents And Injuries Personal Injury Wrongful Death Accident Insurance Accidents Accountants Liability Accountants Malpractice Agents And Brokers Errors And Omissions Agents and Brokers Liability All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Animal Attacks Appraisers Liability Aquatic Injuries Architects And Engineers Errors And Omissions Architects and Engineers Liability Architects And Engineers Malpractice Auditors Malpractice Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Liability Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Bicycle Accidents Birth Injuries Birth Trauma Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Bus Accidents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Casualty Insurance Casualty Insurance Subrogation Catastrophic Injury Chiropractors Malpractice Civil Liability Civil Litigation Civil Practice Clergy Sexual Misconduct Commercial Insurance Commercial Litigation Commercial Property Insurance Commercial Vehicle Liability Complex Litigation Contract Litigation Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Cumulative Trauma Dental Malpractice Directors And Officers Errors And Omissions Directors and Officers Liability Disability Insurance Dog Bites Electrical Injury Electromagnetic Field Litigation Embezzlement Escalator Liability Excess Coverage Explosions Extra Contractual Insurance Claims Failure to Diagnose Fire Insurance Fire Loss First And Third Party Insurance First Party Insurance General Liability Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Helicopter Crash Litigation Inadequate Security Indemnity Insurance Insurance Adjuster Liability Insurance Arbitration Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Insurance Mediation Intentional Torts Legal Malpractice Legal Malpractice Defense Legal Negligence Legal Professional Liability Life and Health Insurance Life Insurance Liposuction Malpractice Litigation Malpractice Manufacturers Liability Maritime Law Medical Legal Law Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Medication Errors Mental Health Professionals Malpractice Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Negligence Negligent Security Neurolaw No Fault Automobile Insurance Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Oncology Law Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Appeals Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Mediation Personal Liability Pharmacists Liability Physicians Professional Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Power Line Contact Injury Premises Liability Premises Security Private Security Litigation Product Defects Product Safety Products Liability Products Liability Arbitration Products Liability Mediation Professional Conduct Professional Discipline Professional Errors And Omissions Professional Indemnity Professional Liability Professional Malpractice Professional Negligence Professional Sexual Misconduct Property Damage Property Insurance Property Insurance Coverage Property Loss Property Subrogation Psychiatric Malpractice Psychological Injury Psychology Malpractice Public Liability Recreational Products Liability Rental Vehicle Litigation Repetitive Stress Injury Risk Management School Bus Accidents Seat Belt Injury Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Subway Accidents Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch TMJ Dysfunction Tort Liability Torts Tourist Injuries Transfusion Associated AIDS Traumatic Brain Injury Trial Practice Unfair Insurance Practices Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Arbitration Unintended Acceleration Warranty Law Whiplash White Collar Crime White Collar Criminal Defense White Collar Fraud, Wrong Site Surgery

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1991
B.A.
Gannon University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S.
Admitted: 1991

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