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Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.

Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. - North East, PA

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Personal Injury Lawyers in North East, PA

68 East Main Street North East, PA 16428

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814-580-5017 Call Now Email Website Website

North East Personal Injury Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury

Litigation: 99%

Firm Information

Overview

The law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey takes a unique approach to personal injury cases by keeping our clients from North East, Pennsylvania, actively involved and well-informed about their case. Injury cases related to commercial truck accidents, car accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip-and-fall accidents, premises liability, dog bites, paraplegia/quadriplegia, and back and neck injuries are all handled by an attorney with extensive experience working with an insurance company. This knowledge of how the system works allows us to come at the case from the most successful angle.

Our record includes a $1.25 million award for a client involved in a car accident, a $325,000 award for a client involved in a commercial truck accident and another $225,000 award for a client who was hit at a red light. This compensation may be used for the following expenses that are common after an injury caused by another:

· Disability

· Disfigurement

· Pain and suffering

· Durable medical equipment

· Cost of home remodeling to make things more accessible

· Lost income

· Medical expenses

· Physical therapy

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. We recognize that accidents happen, but that those who cause them should also be held accountable. At the law firm of Purchase, George & Murphey, we offer free initial consultations to anyone who is dealing with life changes from an injury.

Obtaining adequate compensation for our clients is the number one goal of our law firm. To allow our clients greater flexibility as they deal with significant changes to their lives, we are happy to accept credit card payments in our 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™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Awards and Honors

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

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

Previous Law Firm Names 

  • Eric J. Purchase, Attorney at Law

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 

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

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

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Staff

  • Kathryn Kisak, Associate
  • Mark Harrington, Case Manager
  • Kimberly R. Ball, Senior Paralegal & Office Manager
  • Lisa Gindy, Customer Relations Manager
  • Shana Krivonak, Paralegal
  • Elaine V. Valentine, Paralegal

Staff

  • Kathryn Kisak, Associate
  • Mark Harrington, Case Manager
  • Kimberly R. Ball, Senior Paralegal & Office Manager
  • Lisa Gindy, Customer Relations Manager
  • Shana Krivonak, Paralegal
  • Elaine V. Valentine, Paralegal

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North East, PA

68 East Main Street
North East, PA 16428

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