Christine H. McClure - Erie, PA

Distinguished Estate Planning, Business, and Real Estate Counsel in Erie, Pennsylvania

For more than forty years, attorney Christine H. McClure has served as a trailblazing legal advocate in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Practicing as Of Counsel with Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett, P.C. (Knox Law), she was the first woman elected to the firm's board of directors. Her storied career includes historic arguments before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the Supreme Court of the United States, earning her recognition as one of the most accomplished and respected attorneys in the Commonwealth.

Whether you need to hire an experienced estate planning attorney to structure a multi-generational legacy or seek to retain a seasoned commercial real estate lawyer for a high-stakes transaction, Christine H. McClure delivers unrivaled proficiency. Recipient of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's coveted Anne X. Alpern Award and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, she provides each client with the highest caliber of legal representation.

Strategic Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Probate Practice

Preserving wealth and ensuring the orderly transfer of family assets requires a comprehensive, forward-thinking approach. Attorney McClure works closely with individuals, business executives, and multi-generational families to craft tailored estate plans that protect assets and minimize tax exposure. Her estate practice focuses on:

• Drafting sophisticated last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable wealth transfer trusts.
• Preparation of power of attorney lawyers instruments, including durable financial powers of attorney and healthcare living wills.
• Fiduciary advisory and estate administration, guiding executors through Pennsylvania probate proceedings with care and precision.
• Asset preservation strategies and elder law planning to safeguard family resources from long-term care costs.
• Resolution of complex estate and trust disputes, estate litigation, and fiduciary accounting matters.

Commercial Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate Counsel

Beyond estate planning, Christine McClure has long served as trusted legal counsel to financial institutions, commercial borrowers, developers, and regional businesses. As leading business and real estate lawyers, she advises clients on commercial loan documentation, title examinations, commercial leasing, and real property acquisitions. Her background includes representing both lenders and borrowers in complex commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while mitigating commercial risk.

Municipal Law and School District Representation

Attorney McClure possesses deep experience in municipal and public sector law, having represented local government bodies, municipal authorities, and public school districts across Western Pennsylvania. She regularly lectures at Knox Law's annual Municipal Law Symposium and has argued precedent-setting cases establishing public school seniority standards before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Her public sector counsel ensures public entities operate with transparency, fiscal integrity, and legal adherence.

Schedule a Legal Consultation with Christine H. McClure

If you require veteran legal counsel for estate planning, real estate transactions, or institutional governance in Erie, Pennsylvania, Christine H. McClure offers the seasoned perspective that only four decades of courtroom and board-level experience can provide. Contact Knox Law at 120 West 10th Street in downtown Erie today to schedule an in-depth legal consultation.