Attorney Eric J. Purchase of Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. has begun his duties as President of the Erie County Bar Association, effective January 1, 2018. Purchase, a graduate of General McLane High School, Gannon University, and The University of Pittsburgh Law School, is looking to hit the ground running in the New Year.

"I have three primary goals that I'd like to accomplish during 2018," Attorney Purchase said.

"First, I'd like to nurture the relevant relationships of the ECBA, including those with our members, the Bench, and the community at large, by expanding programs like our Speakers Bureau and our Business Partners Program, the latter offering businesses  that provide products and services of benefit to our members a special connection to them. Next, I want to engage in a sustained effort to personally connect with current and prospective members. Finally, I'm looking forward to initiating a return of our Bench Bar Conference."

Attorney Purchase is extremely active in the community. He sits on the board of New Blossoms New Life, is an active Member of the Erie Club and Nuova Aurora Club, and volunteers through the Erie County Bar’s Pro Bono Program. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Western PA Trial Lawyers Association, PA Association for Justice and American Association for Justice.  He also possesses a strong and enduring commitment to attend, enjoy, and, occasionally, volunteer at various charity fairs and festivals.

Attorney Purchase is married to Tamara Purchase. They have three children.

The Erie County Bar Association is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are attorneys and judges in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The ECBA assists members in the practice of law by providing educational opportunities, programs and services to facilitate the practice of law.  The association also provides assistance to the public, particularly through its Lawyer Referral and Information Service. 

Contact: Larry J. Klick
Communications Coordinator
814-459-3111
ljklick@eriebar.com