Atty. Richard A. Lanzillo

Atty. Richard A. Lanzillo

Mr. Richard A.

Erie Erie 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (814) 273-4233 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard A. Lanzillo at a glance

Richard A. Lanzillo is a Federal Judge based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, trusts, and trademark. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1987), Pennsylvania (1988), and New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. Dis (2011). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1987) and Mercyhurst College (B.A. Carpe, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Erie County (Second Vice President), Pennsylvania and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Arizona. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard A. Lanzillo is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employment litigation, tort litigation and 145 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Mercyhurst College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Richard practices in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A. Lanzillo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A. Lanzillo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Workplace Discrimination

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Trusts

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Trademark Law

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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 Richard A. Lanzillo

Where is Richard A. Lanzillo's law office located?
Richard A. Lanzillo's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A. Lanzillo handle?
Richard A. Lanzillo focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, trusts, trademark. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Richard A. Lanzillo practiced law?
Richard A. Lanzillo has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Richard A. Lanzillo go to law school?
Richard A. Lanzillo earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. Carpe, 1983).
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What awards or recognition has Richard A. Lanzillo received?
Richard A. Lanzillo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Employment Litigation Tort Litigation Accountants Liability Age Discrimination In Employment Appellate Practice Arbitration Architects And Engineers Errors And Omissions Banking Litigation Bankruptcy Litigation Bankruptcy Mediation Breach of Contract Bribery Business Fraud Business Litigation Business Torts Casino Law Casualty Insurance Defense Civil Appeals Civil Fraud Civil Liability Civil Liberties Civil Litigation Civil RICO Civil Rights Defense Civil Rights Section 1983 College And University Law Commercial Constitutional Law Commercial Contracts Commercial Fraud Commercial Insurance Defense Commercial Liability Commercial Mediation Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Torts Complex Commercial Litigation Complex Litigation Condemnation Construction Arbitration Construction Claims Construction Contracts Construction Defects Construction Liability Construction Liens Construction Litigation Construction Mediation Contract Fraud Contract Litigation Contractor Performance Bonds Copyright Litigation Corporate Litigation Creditors Rights Defamation Defense Litigation Directors And Officers Errors And Omissions Directors And Officers Insurance Coverage Employer Liability Employer Rights Employment At Will Employment Breach Of Contract Employment Civil Rights Employment Defense Employment Disability Discrimination Employment Discrimination Employment Mediation Employment Rights Employment Termination Entertainment Law Entertainment Liability ERISA Litigation Estate Litigation Federal Civil Litigation Federal Litigation Fiduciary Liability Fiduciary Litigation First Amendment Law Government Investigations Governmental Defense Governmental Law Harassment Health Care Liability Hospital Collections Hospital Liability Independent School Law Insurance Arbitration Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Bad Faith Defense Insurance Coverage Insurance Coverage Defense Insurance Litigation Insurance Mediation Intentional Torts Internet Litigation Lanham Act Lender Liability Libel And Slander Libel Defense Local Government Civil Rights Local Government Defense Local Government Liability Long Arm Litigation Mechanics Liens Media And First Amendment Media Libel Mediation Motor Carrier Defense Motor Carrier Liability Municipal Civil Rights Municipal Defense Municipal Liability Municipal Taxation New Media Law Oil And Gas Litigation Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Defense Personal Injury Mediation Plaintiffs Personal Injury Political Subdivision Liability Private Education Law Products Liability Defense Professional Liability Defense Public Officials Liability Qui Tam Litigation Real Estate Litigation Sale Of Goods School Board Defense School District Liability Securities Arbitration Securities Fraud Securities Fraud Arbitration Securities Litigation Sexual Harassment Tax Litigation Theft Of Trade Secrets Title IX Discrimination Title VII Discrimination Tort Defense Trade Secret Misappropriation Trademark Litigation Transportation Liability Trial Practice Trust Litigation U.S. Supreme Court Litigation Unfair Trade Uniform Commercial Code WARN Act Whistleblower Litigation Wrongful Termination Defense

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1987
B.A. Carpe
Mercyhurst College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third, Ninth and Federal Circuits U.S. Dis
Admitted: 2011

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