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About Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett
Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. was founded in Erie in 1958. Today we are one of the largest law firms in the region, with more than 40 attorneys, 20 paralegals, 40 support staff, and a growing, dynamic practice throughout Pennsylvania and western New York. We are down-to-earth professionals who successfully combine the diverse disciplines and skills of a large firm with the accessibility and personalized manner of a small firm.
Board of Directors: Thomas A. Tupitza, President; Richard A. Lanzillo, Vice President; Brian Glowacki, Treasurer; Christine Hall McClure; Richard E. Perhacs, Secretary
We provide earnest and attentive advocacy and counsel grounded in a comprehensive knowledge of the industries in which our clients operate. Our broad-based team approach enables us to leverage individual attorney strengths, assuring that clients benefit from our collective experience.
Our clients include a wide array of businesses, nonprofit institutions, governmental entities, insurance companies and financial institutions, as well as individuals and families. Whether you are the CEO of a large company or a young family developing an estate plan, our attorneys will strive to understand your needs and fulfill them in a friendly, responsive and cost-effective manner.
Our Values
- Professionalism
- Excellence
- Client Focus
- Fairness
- Responsiveness
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Service
Our Commitments
- To provide the highest quality legal services to our clients
- To attract, develop and retain the best people to serve our clients
- To use our resources, time and talents to strengthen the communities we serve
- To provide leadership for our profession
Our Related Services
- As a complement to providing traditional legal services, we offer educational programs on topics such as business succession planning, nonprofit governance, human resources, governmental best practices, and claims prevention. Our attorneys include title insurance agents, certified public accountants, and members of the patent bar and the bars of other jurisdictions, enabling us to provide additional value to our clients.