Filippi Law, Attorneys At Law - Erie, PA

Compassionate Legal Advocacy for Everyday People in Erie

When unexpected injury, on-the-job disability, or criminal charges disrupt your life, you need an attorney who prioritizes your individual well-being over corporate interests. Located at the corner of 4th and French Streets in downtown Erie, Filippi Law, Attorneys At Law has served Northwestern Pennsylvania for over thirty years. Founded in 1992 by attorney Richard E. Filippi, a former Mayor of the City of Erie, the firm operates on a foundational philosophy: representing ordinary citizens against powerful insurance companies, corporate employers, and government bureaucracy. Working alongside attorney Nicholas A. Filippi, the practice delivers assertive, down-to-earth legal counsel. When you need to find an attorney who will personally fight for your financial security and future, Filippi Law provides steadfast support.

Aggressive Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation

Serious accidents can instantly burden families with mounting medical expenses, permanent impairment, and lost income. Filippi Law never represents insurance companies; their litigation team works exclusively on behalf of injured victims. When community members seek to hire a lawyer to recover fair compensation, the firm handles diverse injury cases on a contingency fee basis:

• Car Accidents: Investigating driver negligence, reconstructing crashes, establishing liability, and obtaining maximum compensation under Pennsylvania auto insurance policies.
• Commercial Truck and Motorcycle Accidents: Holding reckless commercial trucking operations and inattentive motorists accountable for severe catastrophic injuries.
• Slip and Fall Incidents: Representing victims injured by dangerous property conditions, icy walkways, and negligent maintenance in premises liability claims.
• Medical Malpractice: Pursuing justice for severe harm or wrongful death resulting from hospital errors, surgical mistakes, and physician oversights.

Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Advocacy

Sustaining an injury on the job or developing a debilitating medical condition creates immediate economic hardship. The firm possesses extensive experience cutting through administrative red tape to secure essential benefits. When workers need to consult an attorney regarding disability benefits, the practice delivers skilled guidance covering:

• Workers' Compensation Claims: Helping injured laborers file initial petitions, challenging wrongful claim denials, and negotiating substantial lump-sum settlements for work-related injuries.
• Social Security Disability Appeals: Representing clients who have been denied SSDI or SSI benefits, meticulously gathering medical documentation, and presenting persuasive evidence before administrative law judges.
• Long-Term Disability Benefits: Defending disabled individuals against improper policy terminations and bad faith insurer denials.

Vigorous Criminal Defense and DUI Protection

Facing criminal prosecution places your personal freedom, driver's license, and reputation in jeopardy. Drawing on three decades of trial experience, attorney Richard Filippi defends citizens facing misdemeanor and felony accusations in Erie County. The firm provides rigorous defense against drunk driving charges, narcotics offenses, assault charges, and traffic violations, challenging unlawful police stops and safeguarding constitutional protections.

Committed Representation Backed by Decades of Community Dedication

At Filippi Law, clients are never treated like numbers on a docket. From complimentary initial consultations to personalized trial representation, the firm ensures each client understands their legal choices. With no legal fees unless compensation is recovered for injury and disability claims, the practice guarantees accessible justice for all. When legal challenges arise in Erie, Filippi Law, Attorneys At Law stands ready to protect your rights.