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

Insurance Defense

Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin, Ely, Smith and Walsh have extensive experience in defending claims arising from personal injury and property loss and defending and litigating issues involving coverage,  third party liability, automobile, premises and home owner liability, products liability, subrogation and bad faith claims. 

We also have experience in evaluating coverage disputes between insurers and policy holders and other insurers.

We are skilled in handling claims brought in state and federal trial courts as well as appellate courts.  We also represent insurance carriers in arbitration, mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. 

We have the ability to successfully litigate and collect subrogation claims arising from property, automobile and workers’ compensation claims. 

Contact Attorney Gary Shapira to answer any questions you may have.