Atty. Michael J. Visnosky

Atty. Michael J. Visnosky

Michael J. Visnosky is a lawyer practicing family/matrimonial law, divorce, equitable distribution and 45 other areas of law.

Erie Erie 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Visnosky at a glance

Michael J. Visnosky is a divorce, residential, child custody, contracts, and probate attorney based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for the Thi (1972). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1972) and Gannon College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Erie County (Family Law Committee, Former Chairman) and Pennsylvania (Family Law Section, Member) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Visnosky is a lawyer practicing family/matrimonial law, divorce, equitable distribution and 45 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Gannon College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Michael practices in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Visnosky's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Residential Real Estate

Michael J. Visnosky is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Child Custody & Visitation

Michael J. Visnosky is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Contracts

Michael J. Visnosky is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

Michael J. Visnosky is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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. Visnosky

Where is Michael J. Visnosky's law office located?
Michael J. Visnosky's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Visnosky handle?
Michael J. Visnosky focuses on divorce, residential, child custody, contracts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael J. Visnosky practiced law?
Michael J. Visnosky has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Michael J. Visnosky go to law school?
Michael J. Visnosky earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Michael J. Visnosky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael J. Visnosky received?
Michael J. Visnosky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 1972
B.A.
Gannon College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for the Thi
Admitted: 1972

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