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Attorney Eric J. Purchase represents individuals and families suffering from injury or the death of a loved one. He was born and raised in Erie County, Pennsylvania. He is a 1988 graduate of Gannon University. In 1991, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with honors. While at the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Purchase served as editor of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review. In recognition of his class standing upon graduation, Mr. Purchase was inducted into the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Order of the Coif.
Before opening his Pennsylvania personal injury practice, Mr. Purchase was a trial lawyer with one of Erie’s largest law firms and served as both an equity partner and a practice group chairman. At that time, his practice consisted primarily of representing the region’s largest insurance companies and employers in trials and arbitrations. His cases included personal injury and wrongful death claims, contract disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith claims, medical malpractice claims, and shareholder rights disputes. Mr. Purchase has represented clients all over Pennsylvania, the United States, and overseas, including cases and clients in Singapore, Denmark, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Canada.
In 2006, Mr. Purchase founded his own law practice and ever since has devoted himself to representing individuals and families, primarily in cases against the larger insurance companies and corporations in the region. Today, Mr. Purchase’s legal practice successfully represents clients in auto accident, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases. (Mr. Purchase also represents local businesses and business people in commercial litigation cases, including contract litigation, shareholder/partner disputes, and other business disputes.)
Mr. Purchase has taught and lectured to other lawyers and insurance adjustors on many subjects, including trial tactics, Pennsylvania auto insurance, car accident law, and other injury law subjects. His lectures include Supreme Court approved Continuing Legal Education seminars, as well as private seminars for claims professionals. He serves at the highest levels of Pennsylvania trial lawyer associations, including the Erie County Bar Association, the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers, and the Pennsylvania Association of Justice.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Litigation
20%
34 years | 100 cases
Medical Malpractice
20%
34 years
Personal Injury
20%
34 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 265-425 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2010
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Eric John Purchase
Suite 203, 2525 W 26th Street, Erie, PA, 16506-3254
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Posted by Henry | March 04, 2014 | Insurance
A great guide through a troubled time
Eric Purchase was the perfect lawyer for our needs. He has a genuine interest in helping you receive a fair and favorable outcome to your case. He is conservative and not pushy, which my wife and I really appreciated, but could be stern when needed dealing with insurance companies. We trusted Eric...
Eric John Purchase's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Eric. He has always been zealous in representing his clients. Very well respected for his experience and devotion to his practice."
"Eric is very well respected in the Erie Community. He is both a strong advocate and a compassionate lawyer. Eric is the kind of attorney you can trust. I would recommend family and friends to him without hesitation."
"Mr. Purchase is one of the most well respected attorneys in the region. He is a skilled and experienced trial lawyer. One of the smartest attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Eric. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Purchase is a very knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney"
"Eric is a well known personal injury lawyer throughout Pennsylvania and across the country. He is an innovator who combines skill, knowledge, and business savvy to produce excellent results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Eric brings tremendous energy and creativity to every case. He is a tireless advocate for justice and genuinely cares for his clients. I endorse him and his work without any reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Eric to be very knowledgeable regarding many areas of civil litigation. I have known Eric for several years, both as a professional and as a friend, and I would not hesitate to refer a case to him."
"Attorney Purchase is very knowledgeable in all areas of civil litigation. No detail of a case goes unnoticed. Clients that select Attorney Purchase will be very well taken care of and happy with his representation."
"I have referred several cases to Attorney Purchase and also worked together with him on cases. His professionalism and legal knowledge are at the top of his profession. I use him as a resource in all my general litigation matters. I would highly recommend Attorney Purchase's services and representation."
"Eric is one of the brightest and most creative lawyers I have encountered. His prior experience with a large Erie firm gives him a perspective that most lawyers practicing in his field don't have. He is well liked and well respected by both the bench and bar. He is also an exceptionally able trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Eric is an excellent trial lawyer and a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work product, his ethics and his sense of committment to his clients. He maintains clear and open communication with clients, he employs exceptional support staff and he routinely gets superior results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
1991
Order of the Coif, University of Pittsburgh
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Purchase & George, P.C.
2010 - 2013
Judge of Elections, Erie County, 5th Ward, 20th District
2006 - 2010
Owner, Eric J. Purchase, Attorney at Law
1991 - 2006
Partner and Practice Group Chairman, MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Erie County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2012 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2012 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2011 - Present
Erie County Bar AssociationChair, Civil Litigation Section
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Political Action CommitteeZone 7 Representative
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationHouse of Delegates
2009 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeBoard of Governors
2011 - 2013
Erie County Bar Assocation, Civil Litigation SectionChairman
2007 - 2008
Erie County Bar Association groupChair of the Civil Litigation Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Engel v. State Farm, et al.
Verdict for Plaintiff - $375,000
Marshall
Favorable Settlement
Askins v. Simmons
Verdict for Plaintiff
Education
1991
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Gannon University
BA
1984
General McLane High School
Speaking Engagements
2013
Public Health Policy
Guest Lecturer: Medical Malpractice Litigation and Quality of Care
2013
Business Law Class
Guest Lecturer: Lawyers, Litigation and Settlement
2012
Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
Apologies in the Medical Malpractice Context
2012
Public Health Law and Policy
Guest Lecturer, Medical Malpractice and the Adversarial System
2012
Civil Lit 101
Civil Litigation for First Year Lawyers
2011
Joint and Several Liability in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Tort Reform
2011
Inside Secrets of ERISA: A Third Party Administrator Pulls Back the Curtain
ERISA
2011
ECBA Orientation for Newly Admitted Attorneys
Civil Litigation 101
2009
Auto Law Update
First Party Benefits Update
2008
Trial Tactics: Making the Most of What 'Ya Got
Effective Use of Depositions at Trial
2007
UM/UIM In the Post-Koken World
Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims Practice
N/A
Litigation Seminar
Bad Faith Insurance Claims and Trial Tactics
N/A
Litigation Seminar
First Party Benefits Update
N/A
Litigation Seminar
Emotional Distress Damages
N/A
Litigation Seminar
Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Update
Publications
2011
Consumer Guide Book
Car Accident Cases in Pennsylvania
2002
Business Magazine
The Problem of the Minority Discount
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
As a self-represented plaintiff, can i depose my defendant? If yes, can it be at my house?
17 Nov 2011
Q&A
Is this a "serious injury" under limited tort in PA?
09 Jul 2010
Q&A
What will happen if i do not show up to a subpoena court date?
06 May 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Medical Malpractice: Medication and Doseage Errors
19 Nov 2011
Legal Guide
Who WIll Pay My Medical Bills After an Auto Accident in Pennsylvania?
23 Feb 2010
Legal Guide
Seven Keys to a Successful Initial Consult with Your Accident Attorney
23 Feb 2010