About Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. was founded in Erie in 1958. Today we are a firm of approximately 40 attorneys, 25 paralegals, a dedicated support staff, and a growing, dynamic practice throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and beyond. We are down-to-earth professionals who successfully combine the diverse disciplines and skills of a large firm with the accessibility and personalized attention of a small firm.

We provide earnest and attentive advocacy and counsel grounded in a comprehensive knowledge of the industries in which our clients operate. Our attorneys include title insurance agents, certified public accountants, and members of the bars of several states, including Florida. Our broad-based team approach enables us to leverage individual attorney strengths, assuring that you will benefit from our collective experience.

Our clients include a wide array of businesses, public entities, and nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals and families. Whether you are the CEO of a large company or a young family developing an estate plan, we will strive to understand your needs and fulfill them in a friendly, responsive, and cost-effective manner.


Our Mission Our Values
To achieve our clients' objectives Integrity
To invest in people who will best serve our clients Excellence
To be leaders in our profession and the community Client Focus
Responsiveness
Innovation
Professionalism
Community

Our Leadership

Thomas (Tom) Tupitza
Tom Tupitza, President
Jerome (Jerry) Wegley
Jerry Wegley, Vice President
Neal Devlin
Neal Devlin, General Counsel
Frances McCormick
Frances McCormick, Treasurer
Bryan Baumann
Bryan Baumann, Secretary
Tara Mobley
Tara Mobley, CEO

Our Related Services

Knox Law ADR Services

ADR Services offers cost-effective mediation, early neutral evaluation, and arbitration services. Our group of trained and certified attorneys is committed to helping resolve legal disputes without the disruption, delay, and costs typically associated with litigation. Our neutrals are experienced in a broad range of civil law areas, including disputes concerning labor and employment matters, contracts, personal injuries, insurance coverage, and intellectual property.

Knox Law Institute®

As a complement to our traditional legal services, we offer a variety of educational programs to clients and professional advisors through the Knox Law Institute®. Many of these programs provide continuing education credits to accountants, financial planners, human resource professionals, educators, attorneys, and insurance professionals.

Knox Law Public Strategies

Public Strategies provides consulting services to private and public entities on Opportunity Zones and Funds, public policy, strategic communications, economic development, and public affairs. We leverage our collective knowledge and experience in advising the public and private sectors to help you achieve your goals. Let our experience work for you.



Tom Tupitza Discusses Knox Law's Mission, Values and Experience

Tom Tupitza discusses Knox Law's offices, geographical reach and affiliation with LAW