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I represent individuals and families in Erie, Crawford and Warren counties in Pennsylvania. I focused on civil litigation helping victims navigate the legal process.
I have over 20 years-experience handling personal injury cases. I have personally been lead trial counsel in over 50 personal injury trials. I have been selected as a Top 10 Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys awarded to attorneys demonstrating exceptional and outstanding client service. I have been selected by Super Lawyers on several occasions and have been rated as “excellent” by Avvo a lawyer rating service.
BOARD APPOINTMENTSIn addition, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Erie County Bar Association, Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. The Pennsylvania and American Associations for Justice are organizations dedicated to preserving the rights of those affected by accidental and workplace injuries. I have served as vice-chair of the Erie County Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Practice Section in 2018 and will serve as chair in 2019.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND FACULTY APPOINTMENTSI have been a guest lecturer on presentations as part of the American Inns of Court. I have been an adjunct professor of law at American University, Washington College of Law. I have lectured on topics ranging from auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation accidents, tractor trailer accidents and other personal injuries.
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Attorney Melaragno, Placidi & Parini
Year: Current
Description:
Association of Trial Lawyers of America Member (Current)
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors (2005 - 2006)
Erie County Bar Association Chair (2019 - Current)
Pennsylvania Bar Association Chairman (2005 - 2006)
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Co-Chair New Lawyers (2006 - 2007)
State Bar of Pennsylvania  # 92251 Member (2004 - Current)
Erie County Bar Association Member (2004 - Current)
Bar Association of Erie County Vice Chair Workers' Compensation Section (2018 - Current)
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Trial Tips for Young Lawyers Pennsylvania Bar Association YLD At Issue (October 1, 2005)
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2018.0
Super Lawyers 2008.0
Note: Also 2005 and 2006
Pennsylvania Bar Association 2006.0
Fairfax Bar Association 2000.0
SuperLawyers
Note: 2207, 2008, 2009
Siena College B.A. (1994)
Year: 1990 - 1994
American University Washington College of Law J.D. (1997)
Year: 1994 - 1997
502 West Seventh Street, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-6778