George Joseph
The Quinn Law Firm • Erie, PA
EducationEmployment LawGeneral PracticeLabor & EmploymentTax
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**George Joseph, Esq.** *Erie, PA | The Quinn Law Firm* With over 35 years of dedicated legal experience, George Joseph is a prominent attorney specializing in education law, labor and employment, and tax law. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mr. Joseph serves as the general solicitor for three local school districts, the Erie Intermediate Unit, and numerous nonpublic educational institutions. His extensive background enables him to provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of educational entities. Mr. Joseph is well-versed in handling complex special education matters, including mediation and litigation of special education cases and Section 504 due process hearings. His expertise extends to representing every public school district in Erie, Crawford, and Warren counties as special counsel for various assignments, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor in the education sector. In addition to his education law practice, Mr. Joseph has extensive experience in policy drafting and compliance with key regulations such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Open Meeting Law, the State Officials Ethics Act, and the Right to Know Law. His skills include contract drafting, review, and oversight of construction projects, addressing the multifaceted legal challenges faced by public and nonpublic school administrations and boards. As an authority on labor and employment law, Mr. Joseph advises educational clients on grievance arbitration, employment practices, and discrimination claims. He is proficient in negotiating collective bargaining agreements under the Pennsylvania Employee Relations Act, ensuring that his clients' interests are well represented. Furthermore, Mr. Joseph has significant experience in tax-exempt financing for public entities, having served as both issuer's counsel and underwriter's counsel in various general obligation bond transactions and tax anticipation borrowings. His multifaceted legal expertise and deep-rooted commitment to the educational community make him an invaluable asset to clients seeking knowledgeable representation in Erie and beyond. For legal guidance in employment law, education law, or tax matters, contact George Joseph at The Quinn Law Firm today.
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1982 Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Dickinson College BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
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2018 - Present Erie County Bar Association Board Member 1982 - Present Pennsylvania Bar Association Member 1982 - Present Erie County Bar Association Member Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Member Pennsylvania Association for Justice Member, Workers Compensation Section
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2016 Teacher In-Service Training Special education for the regular education teacher, reportable offenses under Act 24 and Act 82, transgendered students, and teachers and social media. 2015 Special Program legal issues for guidance counselors, including FERPA, confidential communications, child custody and schools, and transgendered students 2015 Board Training Session school board labor negotiations
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Updated: Jul 30, 2026