Atty. James B. Toohey

Atty. James B. Toohey

James B. Toohey is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial conveyancing, commercial real estate acquisitions and 11 other areas of law.

Erie Erie 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. Toohey at a glance

James B. Toohey is a Partner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000) and Pennsylvania (2011). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 2000) and Gannon University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Pennsylvania Bar Association Erie County Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James B. Toohey is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial conveyancing, commercial real estate acquisitions and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Gannon University in 1992, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Toohey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Toohey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James B. Toohey is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James B. Toohey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

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

James B. Toohey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Commercial Real Estate

James B. Toohey is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James B. Toohey is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 James B. Toohey

Where is James B. Toohey's law office located?
James B. Toohey's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Toohey handle?
James B. Toohey focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, commercial re, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James B. Toohey practiced law?
James B. Toohey has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James B. Toohey go to law school?
James B. Toohey earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James B. Toohey for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Toohey 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 James B. Toohey received?
James B. Toohey's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 2000
B.A.
Gannon University
- 1992

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2011

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