Atty. Michael J. Lawson

Atty. Michael J. Lawson

Michael J. Lawson is a lawyer practicing business law, health care, employment law.

Erie Erie 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Michael J. Lawson at a glance

Michael J. Lawson is a Member based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Michael J. Lawson. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987), Federal District of Northern Ohio (1988), and Pennsylvania (1996). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1986) and Ashland College (M.A. Edinboro, 1980). Active member of Sandusky County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Lawson is a lawyer practicing business law, health care, employment law
  • Michael received a M.A. degree from Ashland College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at Michael J. Lawson in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Lawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Lawson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael J. Lawson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael J. Lawson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Michael J. Lawson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Michael J. Lawson

Where is Michael J. Lawson's law office located?
Michael J. Lawson's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is Michael J. Lawson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Lawson handle?
Michael J. Lawson focuses on employment, business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael J. Lawson practiced law?
Michael J. Lawson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael J. Lawson go to law school?
Michael J. Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (M.A. Edinboro, 1980).
How can I contact Michael J. Lawson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1986
M.A. Edinboro
Ashland College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
Federal District of Northern Ohio
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996

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