Atty. John B. Fessler
John Fessler has been a civil litigator for more than 25 years. His practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of insurance defense, commercial litigation and personal injury.
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John B. Fessler is a Shareholder based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Quinn Elderkin Law Firm. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ (1985). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Erie County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John Fessler has been a civil litigator for more than 25 years
- His practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of insurance defense, commercial litigation and personal injury
- John has represented insurance carriers in a variety of cases over the years, including those involving automobile policies, commercial general liability policies and homeowner policies
- Attorney Fessler also has an extensive real estate practice, providing counsel to buyers, sellers and lending institutions, as well as regularly participating in Sheriff Sales
- He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Fessler was awarded the 2007 President's Award from the Erie County Bar Association
- He currently serves on the Cathedral Prep Athletic Board
- He recently resigned from his position on the Bayfront Condominium Association Board which he held for more than 15 years
- He formerly was a member of the Erie County Bar Association Civil Rules Committee and chairman of the Membership Committee
- Attorney Fessler completed a six-year term on the Cathedral Prep Advisory Board and was a member of the American Inns of Court
- In addition to serving his clients, John has volunteered his time to coach the community's youth
- He coached parochial grade school teams in swimming and basketball as well as baseball teams in the Millcreek Youth Athletic Association
- Phi Alpha Delta (Vice Justice, 1985)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Fessler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
John B. Fessler is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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.
John B. Fessler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John B. Fessler is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
John B. Fessler is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John B. Fessler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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