Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin,
Ely, Smith & Walsh
305 West 6th Street   -   Erie, PA  16507
 (814) 452-6800   -   (814)456-2227 fax

Business and Commercial Law

Whether building or acquiring facilities or equipment, contemplating business mergers or acquisitions, contracting for the purchase or sale of goods and services, developing policies, procedures, plans and agreements concerning employees and independent contractors, or simply attempting to comply with the constantly-growing array of rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, statutes and laws affecting Pennsylvania businesses, we deliver solutions for our business and corporate clients. At Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin, Ely, Smith and Walsh, we have litigated, arbitrated and mediated a wide range of corporate, commercial and other business disputes throughout Pennsylvania, including: 
• Business & commercial litigation
• Consumer protection
• Contracts & commercial transactions
• Corporate, shareholder & partnership duties
• Covenants not to compete
• Director and officer liability
• Insurance coverage & claims litigation
• Landlord - tenant
• Leases
• Licensing
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Real estate
• Trade secrets
In addition to business and commercial litigation, we are also experienced in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including arbitration, mediation, neutral evaluation, and other methods approved or encouraged by a court.

Contact Attorney Gary Shapira, Attorney Stephen H. Hutzleman, Attorney Stanley G. Berlin, Attorney Theodore B. Ely or Attorney Edwin Smith to answer any questions you may have.