Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc

For 100 years years, the Erie, Pennsylvania, law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., has established a tradition of trust among our clients and legal peers as well as throughout the community.

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc

For 100 years years, the Erie, Pennsylvania, law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., has established a tradition of trust among our clients and legal peers as well as throughout the community.

Firm Overview

Our location outside of downtown is geographically convenient for those who do business with us. We offer experienced, knowledgeable and reliable legal services in a wide range of practice areas.

Meeting Our Community's Legal Needs

Contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a consultation regarding any of the following legal practice areas:

-Business law
-Real estate
-Criminal defense
-DUI
-Chapter 7 bankruptcy Bankruptcy
-Chapter 13 bankruptcy
-Family law
-Employment discrimination
-Workers' compensation
-Personal injury
-Estate planning and administration
-Tax law
-Intellectual property
-Health care
-Environmental law
-Insurance defense
-School and municipal law

Vibrant and Dynamic Team of Attorneys

Building on our distinguished foundation, we now boast of a relatively young group of attorneys. We are proud of the results we obtain on behalf of our valued clientele. It is often said of us at Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., that we get better results in a better way.

Paralegals Strengthen Our Practice

A well-qualified contingent of experienced paralegals at our law firm strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality legal services dependably and cost-effectively. Our clients include individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and industrial enterprises including hospitals and insurance companies.

Focused and Committed

Each lawyer of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., focuses his or her attention on specific legal practice areas. Consequently, our clients enjoy the one-on-one attention that they would expect from a solo practitioner, in the context of an efficient law firm. We enjoy a solid reputation throughout the community, which allows our clients access to other attorneys. In the event that we feel that it is in a client's best interest to be represented by a lawyer whose experience more closely matches his or her needs, we do not hesitate to make a referral or collaborate with an attorney from outside our law firm.

Contact Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers

Discuss your legal concerns with an experienced attorney at a well-established Erie, Pennsylvania, law firm. Put our experience and legal skills to work for you. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Main Office

Main Office
2222 West Grandview Boulevard
Erie, PA 16506

Phone

(814) 833-2222

Fax

814-833-6753

Fees
Office Information
Business

Pennsylvania Business Formation and Discrimination Attorneys

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania, handles a wide array of business transactions involving business formations, mergers and acquisitions. Northwest Pennsylvania business owners and management personnel are encouraged to contact the law firm to schedule a review of any of the following business needs:

-Entity selection (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation, for example)
-Single-owner or multiple owner start up ventures
-Application of federal and state tax laws
-Shareholder agreements and disputes
-Franchises
-Business operations, including annual meetings and minutes
-Labor and employment matters
-Commercial real estate leases, purchases and sales
-Debt financing through private lending institutions and state agencies
-Equity financing through private placements and public offerings
-Securities laws
-Mergers and acquisitions
-Pennsylvania Business Corporations: A New Way of Doing Business

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto Inc. has a legacy of more than 80 years of distinguished service to business owners, entrepreneurs, commercial real estate holders and lenders, and other business entities in Northwest Pennsylvania. Our record of effective counsel and representation includes multiple-generation family businesses that have maintained working relationships with our law firm for more than 50 years.

Our business transaction lawyers welcome inquiries from up-and-coming entrepreneurs in need of legal guidance in the formation, growth and development of new business ventures. We are ready to advise you on ways to protect personal assets while giving your business a strong legal footing in all the areas of your day-to-day operations, including supply and delivery contracts, financing, employment law, taxation and real estate.
As is appropriate and necessary, the attorneys of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. practicing law in other departments (such as real estate and employment law), are prepared to handle particular issues that affect the business clients of the law firm. Contact a Northwest Pennsylvania business law attorney through this Web site or by phone regarding business formation, shareholder agreements or any legal aspect of business operations.

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Eric Mikovch

Attorney Mikovch's practice covers two major areas: real estate transactions and criminal defense. His real estate practice involves representation of borrowers, buyers, sellers, and banks involved in real estate closings and refinancing. His expertise spans residential and commercial transactions, along with pursuing claims in mortgage foreclosure. In his criminal defense practice, Attorney Mikovch represents individuals charged with crimes ranging from first degree felonies to summary offenses. He is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance Law
Commercial Banks
Mortgages & Foreclosures
Criminal Law
Criminal Fraud
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Federal
Felonies
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanor
Parole & Probation
Prosecution
Sex Offenses
Traffic Violations
Victims' Rights
White Collar Crimes
Gaming Law
Casinos
Real Estate Law
Commercial Leasing
Commercial Real Estate
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Landlord/Tenant
Residential Real Estate
Title Insurance

Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1994
Colgate University, Erie, Pennsylvania
B.A. magna cum laude - 1991
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Dean's List Honors - 7

Representative Clients
Individuals
Business Entities

Classes/Seminars
Criminal Appeals - Procedural Pitfalls, American Inns of Court, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Fraternities/Sororities
Phi Sigma Alpha
Delta Upsilon

License

Bar Number: 73502
Pennsylvania, 1994

Education

Colgate University
Phi Beta Kappa; magna cum laude; Bachelor of Arts Political Science, 1991

University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1994

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Eric Mikovch

Attorney Mikovch's practice covers two major areas: real estate transactions and criminal defense. His real estate practice involves representation of borrowers, buyers, sellers, and banks involved in real estate closings and refinancing. His expertise spans residential and commercial transactions, along with pursuing claims in mortgage foreclosure. In his criminal defense practice, Attorney Mikovch represents individuals charged with crimes ranging from first degree felonies to summary offenses. He is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance Law
Commercial Banks
Mortgages & Foreclosures
Criminal Law
Criminal Fraud
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Federal
Felonies
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanor
Parole & Probation
Prosecution
Sex Offenses
Traffic Violations
Victims' Rights
White Collar Crimes
Gaming Law
Casinos
Real Estate Law
Commercial Leasing
Commercial Real Estate
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Landlord/Tenant
Residential Real Estate
Title Insurance

Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1994
Colgate University, Erie, Pennsylvania
B.A. magna cum laude - 1991
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Dean's List Honors - 7

Representative Clients
Individuals
Business Entities

Classes/Seminars
Criminal Appeals - Procedural Pitfalls, American Inns of Court, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Fraternities/Sororities
Phi Sigma Alpha
Delta Upsilon

License

Bar Number: 73502
Pennsylvania, 1994

Education

Colgate University Phi Beta Kappa; magna cum laude; Bachelor of Arts Political Science, 1991


University of Pittsburgh School of Law Juris Doctor, 1994


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Paul F. Burroughs

Attorney Burroughs is primarily a civil litigator whose principal area of concentration is environmental law. He undertakes representation of parties in civil cases in the Pennsylvania state and federal courts. He is also involved in administrative proceedings, and those in particular which deal with environmental law. He is also significantly involved in the counseling of individuals and companies regarding environmental compliance and remediation of environmental problems. Attorney Burroughs has represented clients in toxic tort, products liability, personal injury, and related cases. Additionally, he has an expanding practice in the fields of municipal law and municipal authority law. His clients include individual municipalities, municipal authorities, corporations, and insurance companies.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Environmental Law
Administrative Proceedings
Toxic Tort
Products Liability
Personal Injury
Municipal Law
Municipal Authority Law
Individual Municipalities
Municipal Authorities
Corporations
Insurance Companies

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Paul F. Burroughs

Attorney Burroughs is primarily a civil litigator whose principal area of concentration is environmental law. He undertakes representation of parties in civil cases in the Pennsylvania state and federal courts. He is also involved in administrative proceedings, and those in particular which deal with environmental law. He is also significantly involved in the counseling of individuals and companies regarding environmental compliance and remediation of environmental problems. Attorney Burroughs has represented clients in toxic tort, products liability, personal injury, and related cases. Additionally, he has an expanding practice in the fields of municipal law and municipal authority law. His clients include individual municipalities, municipal authorities, corporations, and insurance companies.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Environmental Law
Administrative Proceedings
Toxic Tort
Products Liability
Personal Injury
Municipal Law
Municipal Authority Law
Individual Municipalities
Municipal Authorities
Corporations
Insurance Companies

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
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. John has represented insurance carriers in a variety of cases over the years, including those involving automobile policies, commercial general liability policies, as well as 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 has received an A-V Preeminent Peer Review rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating. 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.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury
Employment Litigation
Premises Liability

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1987

Education
University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio - 1985
University of Notre Dame - 1982

Honors and Awards
President's Award from the Erie County Bar Association, 2007 - Present
A-V Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Rating

Professional Associations and Memberships
Erie County Bar Association--Civil Rules Committee, Member
Membership Committee, Chairman
Cathedral Prep Advisory Board
American Inns of Court, Member

Past Employment Positions
Bayfront Condominium Association Board

Education

University of Dayton School of Law
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
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. John has represented insurance carriers in a variety of cases over the years, including those involving automobile policies, commercial general liability policies, as well as 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 has received an A-V Preeminent Peer Review rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating. 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.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury
Employment Litigation
Premises Liability

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1987

Education
University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio - 1985
University of Notre Dame - 1982

Honors and Awards
President's Award from the Erie County Bar Association, 2007 - Present
A-V Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Rating

Professional Associations and Memberships
Erie County Bar Association--Civil Rules Committee, Member
Membership Committee, Chairman
Cathedral Prep Advisory Board
American Inns of Court, Member

Past Employment Positions
Bayfront Condominium Association Board

Education

University of Dayton School of Law J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Michael S. Jan Janin

Attorney Jan Janin's practice involves the representation of debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. His practice also involves extensive collection work on behalf of banks and credit unions. Michael's practice involves litigation in both state and federal courts of Western Pennsylvania. Specifically, he is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Most often, the litigation which he is involved in entails bankruptcy cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and collection work in the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Experience:
From 1983 through 1989, Michael practiced law as an Associate in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. Since 1989, he has been a Shareholder in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. There he practices in the civil litigation arenas. A significant portion of this litigation involves bankruptcy work on behalf of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors. He also engages in extensive collection work. Michael also have a great deal of experience in counseling individual clients and businesses regarding their interests as it relates to both bankruptcy and collection.

Areas of Practice
45% Bankruptcy
45% Collection
10% Domestic Relations

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1985
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986

Education
University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
Juris Doctor cum laude - 1983
Honors: With Honors
Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude - 1980
Major: Finance

Education

University of Georgia School of Law
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Michael S. Jan Janin

Attorney Jan Janin's practice involves the representation of debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. His practice also involves extensive collection work on behalf of banks and credit unions. Michael's practice involves litigation in both state and federal courts of Western Pennsylvania. Specifically, he is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Most often, the litigation which he is involved in entails bankruptcy cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and collection work in the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Experience:
From 1983 through 1989, Michael practiced law as an Associate in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. Since 1989, he has been a Shareholder in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. There he practices in the civil litigation arenas. A significant portion of this litigation involves bankruptcy work on behalf of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors. He also engages in extensive collection work. Michael also have a great deal of experience in counseling individual clients and businesses regarding their interests as it relates to both bankruptcy and collection.

Areas of Practice
45% Bankruptcy
45% Collection
10% Domestic Relations

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1985
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986

Education
University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
Juris Doctor cum laude - 1983
Honors: With Honors
Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude - 1980
Major: Finance

Education

University of Georgia School of Law J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
George Joseph

Attorney Joseph limits his practice to Workers' Compensation, Employment Law and Educational Law. He has handled litigation of Workers' Compensation Petitions before Workers' Compensation Judges, the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, as well as the courts of Pennsylvania. He is well versed in the issues of subrogation, Supersedeas Fund reimbursement and utilization process, as well as effective risk management and loss control prevention programs necessary for effective and successful claims management administration. In addition, Attorney Joseph also serves as solicitor to three area School Districts, an Intermediate Unit and a local College, providing general counsel, as well as litigation and employment law related services. Attorney Joseph's employment law practice includes labor negotiations, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice matters, claims of employment discrimination, unemployment compensation, and civil rights and disability claims.

Areas of Practice
65% School and Municipal Law
25% Labor and Employment Law
10% Workers' Compensation
Litigation Percentage
20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1982

Education
The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1982
Honors: Abel Klaw Advocacy Prize
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
B.A. cum laude - 1979
Honors: Charles A. Dana Scholar
Honors: President of Student Senate
Major: Economics
Major: Political Science

Education

The Dickinson School of Law
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
George Joseph

Attorney Joseph limits his practice to Workers' Compensation, Employment Law and Educational Law. He has handled litigation of Workers' Compensation Petitions before Workers' Compensation Judges, the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, as well as the courts of Pennsylvania. He is well versed in the issues of subrogation, Supersedeas Fund reimbursement and utilization process, as well as effective risk management and loss control prevention programs necessary for effective and successful claims management administration. In addition, Attorney Joseph also serves as solicitor to three area School Districts, an Intermediate Unit and a local College, providing general counsel, as well as litigation and employment law related services. Attorney Joseph's employment law practice includes labor negotiations, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice matters, claims of employment discrimination, unemployment compensation, and civil rights and disability claims.

Areas of Practice
65% School and Municipal Law
25% Labor and Employment Law
10% Workers' Compensation
Litigation Percentage
20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1982

Education
The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1982
Honors: Abel Klaw Advocacy Prize
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
B.A. cum laude - 1979
Honors: Charles A. Dana Scholar
Honors: President of Student Senate
Major: Economics
Major: Political Science

Education

The Dickinson School of Law J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Thomas E. Kuhn

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1977
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1977

Education
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Thomas E. Kuhn

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1977
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1977

Education
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Arthur D. Martinucci

Attorney Martinucci provides public and private sector employers with legal advice and representation in employment and civil rights matters. He represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against allegations of employment-related discrimination and harassment. He has successfully litigated wrongful discharge and employment discrimination cases before various state and federal courts in Western Pennsylvania. Additionally, he defends municipal governments, police departments, authorities and school districts, together with their employees, against alleged civil rights violations and related claims. Attorney Martinucci conducts public and private sector labor negotiations and represents clients in grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practice proceedings. He also litigates wage and hour claims. Presently, Attorney Martinucci is the chief Solicitor for the County of Erie.

Areas of Practice
Employment
Civil Rights
Human Relations
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Discrimination
Harassment
Wrongful Discharge
Labor Negotiations
Grievance Arbitrations
Unfair Labor Practice

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1991

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Arthur D. Martinucci

Attorney Martinucci provides public and private sector employers with legal advice and representation in employment and civil rights matters. He represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against allegations of employment-related discrimination and harassment. He has successfully litigated wrongful discharge and employment discrimination cases before various state and federal courts in Western Pennsylvania. Additionally, he defends municipal governments, police departments, authorities and school districts, together with their employees, against alleged civil rights violations and related claims. Attorney Martinucci conducts public and private sector labor negotiations and represents clients in grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practice proceedings. He also litigates wage and hour claims. Presently, Attorney Martinucci is the chief Solicitor for the County of Erie.

Areas of Practice
Employment
Civil Rights
Human Relations
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Discrimination
Harassment
Wrongful Discharge
Labor Negotiations
Grievance Arbitrations
Unfair Labor Practice

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1991

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
John M. Quinn Jr.

Attorney Quinn chairs the Litigation Division, and he practices exclusively in civil litigation. He has been handling personal injury cases for over 30 years and has been involved in all types of civil cases including auto accident cases, product liability cases, medical malpractice cases, and many other types of personal injury cases.

Attorney Quinn has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has been able to maximize the money awarded by a jury for a personal injury victim. He is also very familiar with how insurance companies view personal injury claims and litigation and how to obtain maximum settlements where appropriate.

Attorney Quinn is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and is also a member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Attorney Quinn has tried cases in the Federal Court System as well as in Erie County, Crawford County, Warren County, Mercer County, Venango County, Lawrence County and McKean County in Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Cases
Commercial Litigation
Products Liability Cases
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1976

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1976
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN - 1971

Education

University of Pittsburgh
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
John M. Quinn Jr.

Attorney Quinn chairs the Litigation Division, and he practices exclusively in civil litigation. He has been handling personal injury cases for over 30 years and has been involved in all types of civil cases including auto accident cases, product liability cases, medical malpractice cases, and many other types of personal injury cases.

Attorney Quinn has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has been able to maximize the money awarded by a jury for a personal injury victim. He is also very familiar with how insurance companies view personal injury claims and litigation and how to obtain maximum settlements where appropriate.

Attorney Quinn is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and is also a member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Attorney Quinn has tried cases in the Federal Court System as well as in Erie County, Crawford County, Warren County, Mercer County, Venango County, Lawrence County and McKean County in Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Cases
Commercial Litigation
Products Liability Cases
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1976

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1976
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN - 1971

Education

University of Pittsburgh J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Andrew M. Schmidt

Attorney Schmidt is a member of the Quinn Law Firm litigation practice group. His practice primarily involves insurance defense, commercial litigation, and real estate related litigation. His practice also involves representing employees and employers in unemployment compensation proceedings. Attorney Schmidt practices in several counties in northwestern and southwestern Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt has practiced in front of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, as well as the Third Circuit. He is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2009

Education
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 2002
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
B.A. - 1999

Representative Cases
In Re: Estate of Slomski 604 Pa. 649, 987 A.2d 141 (2009)

Representative Clients
National General Insurance Company
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Fraternities/Sororities
Theta Chi

Education

Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Andrew M. Schmidt

Attorney Schmidt is a member of the Quinn Law Firm litigation practice group. His practice primarily involves insurance defense, commercial litigation, and real estate related litigation. His practice also involves representing employees and employers in unemployment compensation proceedings. Attorney Schmidt practices in several counties in northwestern and southwestern Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt has practiced in front of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, as well as the Third Circuit. He is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2009

Education
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 2002
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
B.A. - 1999

Representative Cases
In Re: Estate of Slomski 604 Pa. 649, 987 A.2d 141 (2009)

Representative Clients
National General Insurance Company
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Fraternities/Sororities
Theta Chi

Education

Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Joel M. Snavely

Attorney Snavely concentrates primarily in healthcare law and civil litigation. He represents and provides advice to hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians, and professional corporations in Northwest Pennsylvania. Attorney Snavely's civil litigation practice includes the representation of healthcare providers in malpractice actions and in administrative proceedings, commercial and business disputes, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and insurance law. Particular emphasis is placed upon cases that involve complex factual scenarios.
Attorney Snavely is admitted to the bars of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and all state, judicial and administrative tribunals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Healthcare Law
Malpractice Actions
Administrative Proceedings
Commercial
Business Disputes
Premises Liability
Motor Vehicle Liability
Insurance Law

Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1992

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Joel M. Snavely

Attorney Snavely concentrates primarily in healthcare law and civil litigation. He represents and provides advice to hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians, and professional corporations in Northwest Pennsylvania. Attorney Snavely's civil litigation practice includes the representation of healthcare providers in malpractice actions and in administrative proceedings, commercial and business disputes, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and insurance law. Particular emphasis is placed upon cases that involve complex factual scenarios.
Attorney Snavely is admitted to the bars of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and all state, judicial and administrative tribunals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Healthcare Law
Malpractice Actions
Administrative Proceedings
Commercial
Business Disputes
Premises Liability
Motor Vehicle Liability
Insurance Law

Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1992

Firm Overview

Our location outside of downtown is geographically convenient for those who do business with us. We offer experienced, knowledgeable and reliable legal services in a wide range of practice areas.

Meeting Our Community's Legal Needs

Contact us by phone or e-mail to schedule a consultation regarding any of the following legal practice areas:

-Business law
-Real estate
-Criminal defense
-DUI
-Chapter 7 bankruptcy Bankruptcy
-Chapter 13 bankruptcy
-Family law
-Employment discrimination
-Workers' compensation
-Personal injury
-Estate planning and administration
-Tax law
-Intellectual property
-Health care
-Environmental law
-Insurance defense
-School and municipal law

Vibrant and Dynamic Team of Attorneys

Building on our distinguished foundation, we now boast of a relatively young group of attorneys. We are proud of the results we obtain on behalf of our valued clientele. It is often said of us at Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., that we get better results in a better way.

Paralegals Strengthen Our Practice

A well-qualified contingent of experienced paralegals at our law firm strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality legal services dependably and cost-effectively. Our clients include individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and industrial enterprises including hospitals and insurance companies.

Focused and Committed

Each lawyer of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc., focuses his or her attention on specific legal practice areas. Consequently, our clients enjoy the one-on-one attention that they would expect from a solo practitioner, in the context of an efficient law firm. We enjoy a solid reputation throughout the community, which allows our clients access to other attorneys. In the event that we feel that it is in a client's best interest to be represented by a lawyer whose experience more closely matches his or her needs, we do not hesitate to make a referral or collaborate with an attorney from outside our law firm.

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Discuss your legal concerns with an experienced attorney at a well-established Erie, Pennsylvania, law firm. Put our experience and legal skills to work for you. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Main Office

Main Office
2222 West Grandview Boulevard
Erie, PA 16506

Phone

(814) 833-2222

Fax

814-833-6753

Fees
Office Information
Business

Pennsylvania Business Formation and Discrimination Attorneys

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania, handles a wide array of business transactions involving business formations, mergers and acquisitions. Northwest Pennsylvania business owners and management personnel are encouraged to contact the law firm to schedule a review of any of the following business needs:

-Entity selection (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation, for example)
-Single-owner or multiple owner start up ventures
-Application of federal and state tax laws
-Shareholder agreements and disputes
-Franchises
-Business operations, including annual meetings and minutes
-Labor and employment matters
-Commercial real estate leases, purchases and sales
-Debt financing through private lending institutions and state agencies
-Equity financing through private placements and public offerings
-Securities laws
-Mergers and acquisitions
-Pennsylvania Business Corporations: A New Way of Doing Business

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto Inc. has a legacy of more than 80 years of distinguished service to business owners, entrepreneurs, commercial real estate holders and lenders, and other business entities in Northwest Pennsylvania. Our record of effective counsel and representation includes multiple-generation family businesses that have maintained working relationships with our law firm for more than 50 years.

Our business transaction lawyers welcome inquiries from up-and-coming entrepreneurs in need of legal guidance in the formation, growth and development of new business ventures. We are ready to advise you on ways to protect personal assets while giving your business a strong legal footing in all the areas of your day-to-day operations, including supply and delivery contracts, financing, employment law, taxation and real estate.
As is appropriate and necessary, the attorneys of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. practicing law in other departments (such as real estate and employment law), are prepared to handle particular issues that affect the business clients of the law firm. Contact a Northwest Pennsylvania business law attorney through this Web site or by phone regarding business formation, shareholder agreements or any legal aspect of business operations.

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Eric Mikovch

Attorney Mikovch's practice covers two major areas: real estate transactions and criminal defense. His real estate practice involves representation of borrowers, buyers, sellers, and banks involved in real estate closings and refinancing. His expertise spans residential and commercial transactions, along with pursuing claims in mortgage foreclosure. In his criminal defense practice, Attorney Mikovch represents individuals charged with crimes ranging from first degree felonies to summary offenses. He is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance Law
Commercial Banks
Mortgages & Foreclosures
Criminal Law
Criminal Fraud
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Federal
Felonies
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanor
Parole & Probation
Prosecution
Sex Offenses
Traffic Violations
Victims' Rights
White Collar Crimes
Gaming Law
Casinos
Real Estate Law
Commercial Leasing
Commercial Real Estate
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Landlord/Tenant
Residential Real Estate
Title Insurance

Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1994
Colgate University, Erie, Pennsylvania
B.A. magna cum laude - 1991
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Dean's List Honors - 7

Representative Clients
Individuals
Business Entities

Classes/Seminars
Criminal Appeals - Procedural Pitfalls, American Inns of Court, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Fraternities/Sororities
Phi Sigma Alpha
Delta Upsilon

License

Bar Number: 73502
Pennsylvania, 1994

Education

Colgate University
Phi Beta Kappa; magna cum laude; Bachelor of Arts Political Science, 1991

University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1994

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Eric Mikovch

Attorney Mikovch's practice covers two major areas: real estate transactions and criminal defense. His real estate practice involves representation of borrowers, buyers, sellers, and banks involved in real estate closings and refinancing. His expertise spans residential and commercial transactions, along with pursuing claims in mortgage foreclosure. In his criminal defense practice, Attorney Mikovch represents individuals charged with crimes ranging from first degree felonies to summary offenses. He is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Banking & Finance Law
Commercial Banks
Mortgages & Foreclosures
Criminal Law
Criminal Fraud
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Federal
Felonies
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanor
Parole & Probation
Prosecution
Sex Offenses
Traffic Violations
Victims' Rights
White Collar Crimes
Gaming Law
Casinos
Real Estate Law
Commercial Leasing
Commercial Real Estate
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Landlord/Tenant
Residential Real Estate
Title Insurance

Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1994
Colgate University, Erie, Pennsylvania
B.A. magna cum laude - 1991
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Dean's List Honors - 7

Representative Clients
Individuals
Business Entities

Classes/Seminars
Criminal Appeals - Procedural Pitfalls, American Inns of Court, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Fraternities/Sororities
Phi Sigma Alpha
Delta Upsilon

License

Bar Number: 73502
Pennsylvania, 1994

Education

Colgate University Phi Beta Kappa; magna cum laude; Bachelor of Arts Political Science, 1991


University of Pittsburgh School of Law Juris Doctor, 1994


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Paul F. Burroughs

Attorney Burroughs is primarily a civil litigator whose principal area of concentration is environmental law. He undertakes representation of parties in civil cases in the Pennsylvania state and federal courts. He is also involved in administrative proceedings, and those in particular which deal with environmental law. He is also significantly involved in the counseling of individuals and companies regarding environmental compliance and remediation of environmental problems. Attorney Burroughs has represented clients in toxic tort, products liability, personal injury, and related cases. Additionally, he has an expanding practice in the fields of municipal law and municipal authority law. His clients include individual municipalities, municipal authorities, corporations, and insurance companies.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Environmental Law
Administrative Proceedings
Toxic Tort
Products Liability
Personal Injury
Municipal Law
Municipal Authority Law
Individual Municipalities
Municipal Authorities
Corporations
Insurance Companies

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Paul F. Burroughs

Attorney Burroughs is primarily a civil litigator whose principal area of concentration is environmental law. He undertakes representation of parties in civil cases in the Pennsylvania state and federal courts. He is also involved in administrative proceedings, and those in particular which deal with environmental law. He is also significantly involved in the counseling of individuals and companies regarding environmental compliance and remediation of environmental problems. Attorney Burroughs has represented clients in toxic tort, products liability, personal injury, and related cases. Additionally, he has an expanding practice in the fields of municipal law and municipal authority law. His clients include individual municipalities, municipal authorities, corporations, and insurance companies.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Environmental Law
Administrative Proceedings
Toxic Tort
Products Liability
Personal Injury
Municipal Law
Municipal Authority Law
Individual Municipalities
Municipal Authorities
Corporations
Insurance Companies

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
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. John has represented insurance carriers in a variety of cases over the years, including those involving automobile policies, commercial general liability policies, as well as 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 has received an A-V Preeminent Peer Review rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating. 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.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury
Employment Litigation
Premises Liability

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1987

Education
University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio - 1985
University of Notre Dame - 1982

Honors and Awards
President's Award from the Erie County Bar Association, 2007 - Present
A-V Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Rating

Professional Associations and Memberships
Erie County Bar Association--Civil Rules Committee, Member
Membership Committee, Chairman
Cathedral Prep Advisory Board
American Inns of Court, Member

Past Employment Positions
Bayfront Condominium Association Board

Education

University of Dayton School of Law
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
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. John has represented insurance carriers in a variety of cases over the years, including those involving automobile policies, commercial general liability policies, as well as 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 has received an A-V Preeminent Peer Review rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating. 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.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Real Estate
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury
Employment Litigation
Premises Liability

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1987

Education
University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio - 1985
University of Notre Dame - 1982

Honors and Awards
President's Award from the Erie County Bar Association, 2007 - Present
A-V Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell's Highest Rating

Professional Associations and Memberships
Erie County Bar Association--Civil Rules Committee, Member
Membership Committee, Chairman
Cathedral Prep Advisory Board
American Inns of Court, Member

Past Employment Positions
Bayfront Condominium Association Board

Education

University of Dayton School of Law J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Michael S. Jan Janin

Attorney Jan Janin's practice involves the representation of debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. His practice also involves extensive collection work on behalf of banks and credit unions. Michael's practice involves litigation in both state and federal courts of Western Pennsylvania. Specifically, he is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Most often, the litigation which he is involved in entails bankruptcy cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and collection work in the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Experience:
From 1983 through 1989, Michael practiced law as an Associate in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. Since 1989, he has been a Shareholder in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. There he practices in the civil litigation arenas. A significant portion of this litigation involves bankruptcy work on behalf of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors. He also engages in extensive collection work. Michael also have a great deal of experience in counseling individual clients and businesses regarding their interests as it relates to both bankruptcy and collection.

Areas of Practice
45% Bankruptcy
45% Collection
10% Domestic Relations

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1985
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986

Education
University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
Juris Doctor cum laude - 1983
Honors: With Honors
Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude - 1980
Major: Finance

Education

University of Georgia School of Law
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Michael S. Jan Janin

Attorney Jan Janin's practice involves the representation of debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors in bankruptcy. Particular emphasis is placed on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors. His practice also involves extensive collection work on behalf of banks and credit unions. Michael's practice involves litigation in both state and federal courts of Western Pennsylvania. Specifically, he is admitted to practice before all courts under the purview of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Most often, the litigation which he is involved in entails bankruptcy cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and collection work in the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Experience:
From 1983 through 1989, Michael practiced law as an Associate in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. Since 1989, he has been a Shareholder in the Litigation Department of the law firm of Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc. There he practices in the civil litigation arenas. A significant portion of this litigation involves bankruptcy work on behalf of debtors, secured creditors and unsecured creditors. He also engages in extensive collection work. Michael also have a great deal of experience in counseling individual clients and businesses regarding their interests as it relates to both bankruptcy and collection.

Areas of Practice
45% Bankruptcy
45% Collection
10% Domestic Relations

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1985
U.S. Supreme Court, 1986

Education
University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
Juris Doctor cum laude - 1983
Honors: With Honors
Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude - 1980
Major: Finance

Education

University of Georgia School of Law J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
George Joseph

Attorney Joseph limits his practice to Workers' Compensation, Employment Law and Educational Law. He has handled litigation of Workers' Compensation Petitions before Workers' Compensation Judges, the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, as well as the courts of Pennsylvania. He is well versed in the issues of subrogation, Supersedeas Fund reimbursement and utilization process, as well as effective risk management and loss control prevention programs necessary for effective and successful claims management administration. In addition, Attorney Joseph also serves as solicitor to three area School Districts, an Intermediate Unit and a local College, providing general counsel, as well as litigation and employment law related services. Attorney Joseph's employment law practice includes labor negotiations, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice matters, claims of employment discrimination, unemployment compensation, and civil rights and disability claims.

Areas of Practice
65% School and Municipal Law
25% Labor and Employment Law
10% Workers' Compensation
Litigation Percentage
20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1982

Education
The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1982
Honors: Abel Klaw Advocacy Prize
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
B.A. cum laude - 1979
Honors: Charles A. Dana Scholar
Honors: President of Student Senate
Major: Economics
Major: Political Science

Education

The Dickinson School of Law
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
George Joseph

Attorney Joseph limits his practice to Workers' Compensation, Employment Law and Educational Law. He has handled litigation of Workers' Compensation Petitions before Workers' Compensation Judges, the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board, as well as the courts of Pennsylvania. He is well versed in the issues of subrogation, Supersedeas Fund reimbursement and utilization process, as well as effective risk management and loss control prevention programs necessary for effective and successful claims management administration. In addition, Attorney Joseph also serves as solicitor to three area School Districts, an Intermediate Unit and a local College, providing general counsel, as well as litigation and employment law related services. Attorney Joseph's employment law practice includes labor negotiations, grievance arbitration, unfair labor practice matters, claims of employment discrimination, unemployment compensation, and civil rights and disability claims.

Areas of Practice
65% School and Municipal Law
25% Labor and Employment Law
10% Workers' Compensation
Litigation Percentage
20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1982

Education
The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1982
Honors: Abel Klaw Advocacy Prize
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
B.A. cum laude - 1979
Honors: Charles A. Dana Scholar
Honors: President of Student Senate
Major: Economics
Major: Political Science

Education

The Dickinson School of Law J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Thomas E. Kuhn

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1977
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1977

Education
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Thomas E. Kuhn

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1977
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1977

Education
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Arthur D. Martinucci

Attorney Martinucci provides public and private sector employers with legal advice and representation in employment and civil rights matters. He represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against allegations of employment-related discrimination and harassment. He has successfully litigated wrongful discharge and employment discrimination cases before various state and federal courts in Western Pennsylvania. Additionally, he defends municipal governments, police departments, authorities and school districts, together with their employees, against alleged civil rights violations and related claims. Attorney Martinucci conducts public and private sector labor negotiations and represents clients in grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practice proceedings. He also litigates wage and hour claims. Presently, Attorney Martinucci is the chief Solicitor for the County of Erie.

Areas of Practice
Employment
Civil Rights
Human Relations
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Discrimination
Harassment
Wrongful Discharge
Labor Negotiations
Grievance Arbitrations
Unfair Labor Practice

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1991

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Arthur D. Martinucci

Attorney Martinucci provides public and private sector employers with legal advice and representation in employment and civil rights matters. He represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission against allegations of employment-related discrimination and harassment. He has successfully litigated wrongful discharge and employment discrimination cases before various state and federal courts in Western Pennsylvania. Additionally, he defends municipal governments, police departments, authorities and school districts, together with their employees, against alleged civil rights violations and related claims. Attorney Martinucci conducts public and private sector labor negotiations and represents clients in grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practice proceedings. He also litigates wage and hour claims. Presently, Attorney Martinucci is the chief Solicitor for the County of Erie.

Areas of Practice
Employment
Civil Rights
Human Relations
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Discrimination
Harassment
Wrongful Discharge
Labor Negotiations
Grievance Arbitrations
Unfair Labor Practice

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1991

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
John M. Quinn Jr.

Attorney Quinn chairs the Litigation Division, and he practices exclusively in civil litigation. He has been handling personal injury cases for over 30 years and has been involved in all types of civil cases including auto accident cases, product liability cases, medical malpractice cases, and many other types of personal injury cases.

Attorney Quinn has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has been able to maximize the money awarded by a jury for a personal injury victim. He is also very familiar with how insurance companies view personal injury claims and litigation and how to obtain maximum settlements where appropriate.

Attorney Quinn is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and is also a member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Attorney Quinn has tried cases in the Federal Court System as well as in Erie County, Crawford County, Warren County, Mercer County, Venango County, Lawrence County and McKean County in Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Cases
Commercial Litigation
Products Liability Cases
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1976

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1976
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN - 1971

Education

University of Pittsburgh
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
John M. Quinn Jr.

Attorney Quinn chairs the Litigation Division, and he practices exclusively in civil litigation. He has been handling personal injury cases for over 30 years and has been involved in all types of civil cases including auto accident cases, product liability cases, medical malpractice cases, and many other types of personal injury cases.

Attorney Quinn has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has been able to maximize the money awarded by a jury for a personal injury victim. He is also very familiar with how insurance companies view personal injury claims and litigation and how to obtain maximum settlements where appropriate.

Attorney Quinn is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and is also a member of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Attorney Quinn has tried cases in the Federal Court System as well as in Erie County, Crawford County, Warren County, Mercer County, Venango County, Lawrence County and McKean County in Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Cases
Commercial Litigation
Products Liability Cases
Civil Rights Litigation
Employment Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1976

Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 1976
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN - 1971

Education

University of Pittsburgh J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Andrew M. Schmidt

Attorney Schmidt is a member of the Quinn Law Firm litigation practice group. His practice primarily involves insurance defense, commercial litigation, and real estate related litigation. His practice also involves representing employees and employers in unemployment compensation proceedings. Attorney Schmidt practices in several counties in northwestern and southwestern Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt has practiced in front of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, as well as the Third Circuit. He is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2009

Education
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 2002
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
B.A. - 1999

Representative Cases
In Re: Estate of Slomski 604 Pa. 649, 987 A.2d 141 (2009)

Representative Clients
National General Insurance Company
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Fraternities/Sororities
Theta Chi

Education

Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
J.D.,

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Andrew M. Schmidt

Attorney Schmidt is a member of the Quinn Law Firm litigation practice group. His practice primarily involves insurance defense, commercial litigation, and real estate related litigation. His practice also involves representing employees and employers in unemployment compensation proceedings. Attorney Schmidt practices in several counties in northwestern and southwestern Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt has practiced in front of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Attorney Schmidt is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, as well as the Third Circuit. He is an active member of the Erie County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2009

Education
Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 2002
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
B.A. - 1999

Representative Cases
In Re: Estate of Slomski 604 Pa. 649, 987 A.2d 141 (2009)

Representative Clients
National General Insurance Company
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Fraternities/Sororities
Theta Chi

Education

Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University J.D.,


Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Joel M. Snavely

Attorney Snavely concentrates primarily in healthcare law and civil litigation. He represents and provides advice to hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians, and professional corporations in Northwest Pennsylvania. Attorney Snavely's civil litigation practice includes the representation of healthcare providers in malpractice actions and in administrative proceedings, commercial and business disputes, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and insurance law. Particular emphasis is placed upon cases that involve complex factual scenarios.
Attorney Snavely is admitted to the bars of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and all state, judicial and administrative tribunals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Healthcare Law
Malpractice Actions
Administrative Proceedings
Commercial
Business Disputes
Premises Liability
Motor Vehicle Liability
Insurance Law

Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1992

Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey & Kroto, Inc
Joel M. Snavely

Attorney Snavely concentrates primarily in healthcare law and civil litigation. He represents and provides advice to hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians, and professional corporations in Northwest Pennsylvania. Attorney Snavely's civil litigation practice includes the representation of healthcare providers in malpractice actions and in administrative proceedings, commercial and business disputes, premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and insurance law. Particular emphasis is placed upon cases that involve complex factual scenarios.
Attorney Snavely is admitted to the bars of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, and all state, judicial and administrative tribunals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Healthcare Law
Malpractice Actions
Administrative Proceedings
Commercial
Business Disputes
Premises Liability
Motor Vehicle Liability
Insurance Law

Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1992

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