Family Law

• Guardianship

Criminal Law

• Internet Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Firm members are experienced in drafting and revising bylaws, are intimately familiar with governance issues including conflict of interest and confidentiality policies, and have made presentations on corporate governance to a variety of nonprofit boards.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  The Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview Series is a sequence of five articles about the purchase and sale process. It is intended to provide business owners with a broad overview of the transaction process and answer some of the questions that are frequently asked.
• Business Disputes
• Business Transactions
• Limited Liability Companies
• Construction Contracts
  Our Real Estate Group is experienced in all aspects of real estate transactions. We assist organizations with construction contracts, building code and zoning processes, financing methods, partnerships, leases, condominiums, closings, environmental compliance, and permitting matters.
• Intellectual Property
  Our attorneys focus on specific areas of litigation, giving them a distinct advantage in obtaining the best possible results for our clients. Areas of focus include workers' compensation, automobile, and property and casualty as well as contract, business, and intellectual property disputes.
• Unfair Competition

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  The Workers' Compensation Group of Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. has a large defense practices in northwestern Pennsylvania. We have extensive experience in workers' compensation litigation and represent many large employers in the area. We also work with a wide array of insurance companies, self-insured entities, and adjusting companies.
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
• Employment Litigation
  Attorneys at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. have years of experience dealing with the issues faced by a wide array of hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities. We represent owners, developers, and investors in this dynamic industry. Our attorneys apply their cross-disciplinary legal skills and knowledge of the marketplace to advise on acquisition, financing and management of properties, as well as on a wide array of employment issues.
• Non-compete Agreement
  On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a proposed rule that would prohibit employers from enforcing and imposing non-compete agreements on workers. It is debatable whether a final rule will ultimately be published.
• Severance Agreement
• Sexual Harassment
  Managing employees effectively is critical to providing quality service to your residents. Our labor & employment attorneys can help you do so by educating your supervisory staff on union avoidance, performance management, discipline, employee relations, wage and hour law, sexual harassment, and interviewing and hiring methods. We can also assist you in drafting policies, procedures, and handbooks that will not only prevent employment claims and issues, but also create a fair environment and motivated workforce. When problems do occur, we will draw on our wealth of experience to defend against union organizing activity or deal with the NLRB, the EEOC, the Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies to get the best result for you.

Property Law

• Construction Litigation
  Our business attorneys have been involved in the organization, implementation, and corporate restructuring of a variety of healthcare organizations, including joint ventures and management arrangements. We have up-to-date knowledge of tax-exempt bonds, notes, and other financing methods, and we are experienced in negotiating construction contracts and assisting organizations through the various building code, zoning, and subdivision approval processes. We also have experience in assisting healthcare organizations in qualifying for tax-exempt status, as well as maintaining compliance with the most recent tax-exempt rules and regulations.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Our real estate attorneys have assisted in a broad range of real estate transactions including the purchase, sale, and financing of property. We are also experienced in obtaining property tax exemption, drafting and reviewing leases, and structuring condominiums.
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
  Our real estate group provides service in areas including real estate acquisition, sales, lease agreements, land use and zoning, title insurance, environmental compliance, and public and private financing. We frequently counsel businesses planning to construct or expand their own facilities and assist them throughout the development process. From residential property to complex commercial deals, our group is experienced in all aspects of real estate transactions.
• Property Damage

Health Law

• Medical Malpractice
  In the event that you do face an incident or claim, our litigators can help you manage it. Whether it is a claim of medical malpractice, a contractual issue, or a labor problem, we are experienced in navigating the litigation and dispute resolution process. In order to get the best result, we will investigate an incident before it becomes a claim. When appropriate, we will seek to resolve claims through arbitration. And when necessary, we will protect your interests in court.
• Medicaid Planning
  Maximizing the level of benefits clients receive from the federal and state government while preserving their assets through use of...

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our attorneys have assisted in formulating strategies for growing endowment funds. We are skilled at drafting endowment and investment policies and have assisted groups in filing with the Pennsylvania Department of State for registration under the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act. We can assist in the development of charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and other planned giving vehicles, from the simple to the complex. Members of our firm have also made presentations on estate planning on behalf of nonprofit organizations.
• Wills
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  Our team evaluates clients’ situations to develop the best plan for each. Tools we often use include wills, powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, a variety of trusts, and Medicaid annuities.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  On January 18, 2023, Erie City Council passed “Erie City Official Ordinance 3-2023†which will create a new series of requirements and fees for lenders instituting foreclosure actions and owners of vacant houses located in the City of Erie.
• Tax Law
  We have also worked with oil and gas companies to help them with business reorganization, complex tax matters, exploration and drilling agreements, loan transactions, and environmental issues. Our comprehensive legal services cover a variety of areas, including...