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Philip B Friedman | Andrew J. Conner | Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr. | William P. Weichler

About Our Firm

Experienced and Accomplished Trial Attorneys in Erie

For dependable advice and dedicated advocacy in Pennsylvania and New York, you don't need to go to Pittsburgh or Buffalo. The Erie law firm of Conner Riley Friedman & Weichler enjoys a well-earned reputation for excellence in litigation, client service and contributions to the legal profession in Pennsylvania and New York State. We are also available to handle cases in Ohio and other jurisdictions by permission of the court (pro hac vice).

Whether you need assistance with a personal injury, medical negligence, business litigation or a criminal defense matter, you'll be working with a partner who has decades of trial experience and outstanding professional credentials:

Andrew J. Conner is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. With more than 40 years of trial experience, his practice today focuses on serious personal injury, medical negligence and wrongful death claims, as well as business and commercial litigation. He has held executive positions with several national and state professional organizations. He has also been listed in "Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine."

Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr. has served as president of several state and local professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1991 and named as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, his work concentrates on car and truck accidents, medical negligence, complex or fatal accident claims, product liability and business litigation. With more than 30 years of trial experience, he has been listed in "Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine" each year since 2005.

Philip B. Friedman is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers with more than 30 years of civil and criminal trial experience. He's the former chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and has been listed in "Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine" each year since 2004. He has also taught and served with numerous professional organizations since the 1980s. His practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, professional misconduct and First Amendment issues.

William P. Weichler is a former private investigator who has practiced law for more than 20 years. He has served in an executive capacity with local professional organizations and has lectured in continuing legal education programs. His practice concentrates on criminal defense, personal injury, medical negligence and Pennsylvania workers' compensation.

Contact Conner Riley Friedman & Weichler in Erie for a free consultation about your civil litigation or criminal defense needs.