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ECBA Covid-19 Update – March 17, 2020
Posted on March 17th, 2020 at 9:37 AM
The Erie County Bar Association team has been monitoring the evolving health threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the responses and recommendations from federal, state, and local government leaders and health officials.
ECBA COVID-19 Statement
Posted on March 13th, 2020 at 11:14 AM
The Erie County Bar Association is aware of ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and is committed to maintaining the health and safety of our members and employees.
Congratulations, Northwestern High School Mock Trial Team!
Posted on February 27th, 2020 at 8:00 AM
The verdict is in, and the defendants, Northwestern High School Mock Trial Team, is off to the PBA Statewide Mock Trial Championships, March 27 and 28 in Harrisburg.
Local High School Students to Compete in Statewide Mock Trial Competition
Posted on January 27th, 2020 at 2:08 PM
The Erie County Bar Association (ECBA) announces the start of district competitions for the Statewide High School Mock Trial Championships on: Tuesday, January 28; Wednesday, January 29; and Thursday, January 30 at the Erie County Courthouse. Trials will take place at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. all three days.
George Joseph Starts Term as Erie County Bar Association President
Posted on January 3rd, 2020 at 3:02 PM
Attorney George Joseph of Quinn Law Firm took over duties as President of the Erie County Bar Association, effective January 1, 2020. Joseph, a graduate of Norwin High School, Dickinson College, and the Dickinson School of Law, is heading into his role with several key objectives.
Office Space Available
Posted on November 13th, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Rental space available for 3-4 attorneys at 150 West Fifth St. - across from Court House - includes parking.
In-House Counsel Division Leadership Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank
Posted on November 13th, 2019 at 10:50 AM
The ECBA's In-House Counsel Division Leadership spent a few hours at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Saturday, November 2, helping with their BackPack Program.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Posted on November 1st, 2019 at 3:21 PM
On November 5, 2019, an election will be held for two open seats on the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County.
The retention of three sitting Judges for an additional 10-year term each on the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County will also be on the ballot.
Local Attorneys Rate Erie Judges on Retention
Posted on September 30th, 2019 at 10:11 AM
In the November 5, 2019 general election, voters will be asked whether three judges currently serving on the Erie County Court of Common Pleas should be retained for another ten year term. In August 2019, the Erie County Bar Association (ECBA) polled its 434 Active members to get their views as to whether these judges should be retained.
