Paul J. Susko

Trial Lawyer

Paul J. Susko is a trial lawyer with a concentration in the areas of civil rights, personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, and defamation.  He has tried to verdict over 200 criminal and civil rights cases during his career.  

Admitted:

  • Pennsylvania State Bar, 1977
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1984
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania

Education and Qualifications:

J.D.

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

B.A.

Swarthmore College

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.

Carl Shurz

If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class.

Jacqueline Bretell3

If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class.

Jacqueline Bretell2

Experience:

  • County of Erie, Assistant District Attorney 1980 - 1987
  • Special Homicide Prosecutor 1988 - 1989
  • City of Erie, City Solicitor, 1990 - 1994

Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Ensuring that the rights of a defendant are preserved under the law

Civil Rights

The constitution grants certain rights and freedoms, and you are entitled to these civil rights without exception.

Medical Malpractice

Any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.

Wrongful Death

Many different circumstances can give rise to a wrongful death lawsuit, such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, toxic torts, manufacturing defects, or criminal activity.

Accidents

Your injury was not your fault. If you or a family member have been injured, you deserve help.

Business Disputes

Getting clients back to business, and have guided many businesses not only to successfully and quickly resolve litigation, but also to avoid litigation in the first place.