William P. Weichler

William P. Weichler has been practicing law since 1986. He is a past hearing committee member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He is also a former Chair of the Erie County Criminal Practice Section and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Erie County Bar Association and as legal adviser for Talisman Financial. Mr. Weichler lectures extensively on criminal defense issues. He is also active in the Worker�s Compensation section.

Current Employment Positions: Partner

Areas Of Practice:

• Criminal Law
• Driving Under the Influence (drunk driving)
• Homicide by Motor Vehicle
• Worker's Compensation
• Personal Injury - Plaintiff
• Personal Injury - Defense
• Death cases
• Motor Vehicle Accidents, including automobile, motorcycle and truck accidents

Litigation Percentage: 85% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

• Pennsylvania, 1986
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3d Circuit, 1986
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1986
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
• U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania

Education:

Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH, 1986
J.D.

Honors: International Law National Moot Court Team; Dean's List, 1984

University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA

Edinboro State University, Edinboro, Pennsylvania
B.A.

Honors: Dean's List
Minor: Criminal Justice

Classes/Seminars Taught:

• CLE Lecturer, Erie County Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Disciplinary Board
• Hearing Committee 4.11, 1997 - 1999
• Erie County Bar Association
• Chairman, Criminal Practice Committee, 1996 - 1998
• Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
• Erie County Bar Association Member
• Erie County Bar Association, 2000 - Present Executive Committee Member

Pro Bono Activities: Erie County Bar Association LAVA Program

Birth Information: 1960, East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States of America