Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. - an Erie, Pennsylvania (PA) Personal Injury Law Firm

Erie Personal Injury Law Firm

Updated: 06/12/2026

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI

Litigation: 99%

Firm Information

Overview

The law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. represents the people of Erie, Pennsylvania, in legal issues related to personal injury. When an individual has been injured because of the negligence of another organization or individual, we will stop at nothing to get them the compensation they require to alleviate their stress as they recover from their injuries and rebuild their lives. For our high-ethical standards and long list of successful results, we hold the highest peer review rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.

Along with Erie, we also represent those in North East, Meadville and all the surrounding counties. We offer free initial consultations to those who have suffered as the result of any injury related to the following: Car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, back and neck injuries, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, slip-and-fall accidents and paraplegia/quadriplegia. The qualified attorneys at our law firm also handle cases of medical malpractice.

Every personal injury case is unique, and the needs of each client differ significantly from others, so we meet with every client to come up with the best ways to obtain compensation for damages such as disability, disfigurement, pain and suffering, cost of home remodeling for accessibility, durable medical equipment, physical therapy, lost income, and medical expenses for the injured.

As two of our attorneys previously worked for insurance companies, we have detailed insight into how to best handle a personal injury case at the law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.. Our attorneys also handle cases of criminal defense and DUI, and we are happy to accept credit card payments in office.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating^TM fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list

Friedman, Philip B. On a Super Lawyers® List
George, J. Timothy On a Super Lawyers® List
Murphey, Craig On a Super Lawyers® List
Purchase, Eric John On a Super Lawyers® List
Riley, Jr., Steven E. On a Super Lawyers® List
Weichler, William P. On a Super Lawyers® List

Honors

Business of the Year Award, Kearsarge Volunteer Fire Department, 2001
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2013
Inducted into the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Order of the Coif

References

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Michael Bishop, C.F.A
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Atty. W. Patrick Delaney, Esq.
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Atty. Mark Prenatt
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Daniel Sloppy, C.P.A.
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Thomas Spagel
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Languages

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English
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Previous Law Firm Names

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Purchase & George, P.C.
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Classes and Seminars

2009 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Law Update, Erie County Bar Association, 2009
Trial Advocacy: Making the Most of What Ya Got, Erie County Bar Association, 2008
Auto Law Update, Erie County Bar Association, 2009 - Present
Joint and Several Liability, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
Guest Lecturer, Medical Malpractice Litigation and Health Care Quality, Mercyhurst University, 2013 - Present
Guest Lecturer: Lawyers, Litigation and Settlement, Mercyhurst University, 2013 - Present
Apologies in the Medical Malpractice Context, Erie County Bar Association, 2012 - Present
Guest Lecturer: Medical Malpractice and the Adversarial System, Mercyhurst University, 2012 - Present
Civil Litigation for First Year Lawyers, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Tort Reform: Joint and Several Liability, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
Inside Secrets of ERISA: A Third Party Administrator Pulls Back the Curtain, Erie County Bar Association, 2011 - Present
Effective Use of Depositions at Trial, Erie County Bar Association, 2008 - Present
Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Claims Practice, Erie County Bar Association, 2007 - Present
Bad Faith Insurance Claims and Trial Tactics
Emotional Distress Claims
Premises Liability, Slip and Fall Update
First Party Benefits Update

Pro Bono Activities

Legal Aid Volunteer Attorneys, 1991 - 2009
Volunteer Lawyer, Northwestern Legal Services

Representative Clients

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General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
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General McLane School District
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Lake Erie Community Park, Inc.
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Erie Life Magazine, LLC
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Representative Cases

Kerth v. Hamot Health Foundation, et al
- Citation: 989 F. Supp. 691
- Court: W.D. PA
- Year: 1997
Washington Township v. Gilette
- Citation: 26 Pa. D. & C. 4th 92
- Court: Erie Co. Ct. of Comm. Pleas
- Year: 1994
In Re: Estate of Miller
- Citation: 18 A.3d 1163
- Court: Superior Court
- Year: 2011
Fedorko Properties v. Millcreek, et al.
- Citation: 755 A.2d 118
- Court: Commonwealth Court
- Year: 1999

Ancillary Businesses

Judge of Elections, Erie County, 5th Ward, 20th District

Published Works

Articles

Car Accidents
Eric Purchase and Tim George are experienced Erie car accident attorneys who can represent you from the initial investigation of your accident to the resolution of your case.
Medical Malpractice
If you've been seriously injured or lost a loved one as result of a medical mistake, or if you suspect such a mistake is involved but have not been able to get meaningful answers, the medical malpractice lawyers at Purchase & George can help.
Practice Areas
You may be looking for information about lawsuits pertaining to injuries, car accidents, insurance claims or medical mistakes. You've come to the right place.
Testimonials
Here, we offer a sampling of the kind comments our happy clients (and some referring lawyers) offer us at the end of their cases.
Case Results
In our case results section, we compile some recent case summaries as a means of illustrating common experiences in personal injury cases, including cases that result from car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents …
The Problem of the Minority Discount, Business Magazine, January, 2002
A Roadmap to Justice: The Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Cases in PA, Word Association Publishers, 2010
How To Choose A Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, Self-Published
The Ultimate Guide To DUI Cases In Pennsylvania (3rd Ed.), Self-Published
From the Gridiron to the Courtroom: What College Football Taught a Young Lawyer About Coming Home, Law.com, 2026
Why Regional Law Firms Often See Risk First, Law.com, 2026
After a Winter Car Accident in Erie, What You Do Next Matters More Than You Think, Law.com, 2026
Spring Construction Season Is Here. What Workers Should Know Before the First Scaffolding Goes Up., Law.com, 2026
'I Only Looked Down for a Second' Is Not a Legal Defense, Law.com, 2026
Warm Weather, Higher Stakes: Why Spring Driving Habits Put Pedestrians and Cyclists at Risk, Law.com, 2026

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