Matthew J. Parini
Let me help you get the just compensation you deserve.
I represent individuals and families in Erie, Crawford and Warren counties in Pennsylvania. I focused on civil litigation helping victims navigate the legal process.
I have over 20 years-experience handling personal injury cases. I have personally been lead trial counsel in over 50 personal injury trials. I have been selected as a Top 10 Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys awarded to attorneys demonstrating exceptional and outstanding client service. I have been selected by Super Lawyers on several occasions and have been rated as “excellent” by Avvo a lawyer rating service.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
In addition, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Erie County Bar Association, Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. The Pennsylvania and American Associations for Justice are organizations dedicated to preserving the rights of those affected by accidental and workplace injuries. I have served as vice-chair of the Erie County Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Practice Section in 2018 and will serve as chair in 2019.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
I have been a guest lecturer on presentations as part of the American Inns of Court. I have been an adjunct professor of law at American University, Washington College of Law. I have lectured on topics ranging from auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation accidents, tractor trailer accidents and other personal injuries.
- American University Washington College of Law
- J.D. (1997)
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- Siena College
- B.A. (1994)
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- Attorney
- Melaragno, Placidi & Parini
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- Trial Tips for Young Lawyers
- Pennsylvania Bar Association YLD At Issue
- Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington College of law
- Professor in legal research, writing and appellate skills
- Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington College of law
- Professor in legal research, writing and appellate skills
- American Inns of Court, Judicial Elections
- Ten Best - Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service
- American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Also 2005 and 2006
- Zone Award
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pro Bono Lawyers of the Year
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
- SuperLawyers
- 2207, 2008, 2009
- American Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
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- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member
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- Erie County Bar Association
- Chair
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- Bar Association of Erie County
- Vice Chair Workers' Compensation Section
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- Erie County Bar Association
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- State Bar of Pennsylvania # 92251
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- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Co-Chair New Lawyers
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Governors
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- Maryland
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- Pennsylvania
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- English: Spoken, Written