Atty. James George Trope

Atty. James George Trope

Mr. James George Trope is a lawyer practicing corporate law, insurance law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law.

Erie Erie 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James George Trope at a glance

James George Trope is an Erie Ins. Group based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, ip, creditor rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1976), Florida (1989), Nevada (Inactive) (2009), and Tennessee (2010). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1976) and Georgetown University (John Carroll, 1973). Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James George Trope is a lawyer practicing corporate law, insurance law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Georgetown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James George Trope's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James George Trope is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James George Trope is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

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

James George Trope 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 James George Trope

Where is James George Trope's law office located?
James George Trope's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James George Trope handle?
James George Trope focuses on business, ip, creditor rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James George Trope practiced law?
James George Trope has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James George Trope go to law school?
James George Trope earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (John Carroll, 1973).
How can I contact James George Trope for a consultation?
You can contact James George Trope 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.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland State University
- 1976
John Carroll
Georgetown University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1976
Florida
Admitted: 1989
Nevada (Inactive)
Admitted: 2009
Tennessee
Admitted: 2010
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2011
Utah
Admitted: 2025

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