Edward E. Knauss

Background

Knauss, Edward E. was born on October 11, 1949 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1971). Dickinson School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1974).

Career

Worked at Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, Professional Corporation (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) specializing in General Civil Practice. Negligence, Products Liability and Professional Liability, Insurance, Probate, Corporation, Real Estate, Municipal Bonds and Financing and Public Utility Law. Civil Rights, Workers Compensation, Municipal and School Law.

Admitted to the bar, 1974, Pennsylvania.

Member, Appellate Moot Court Board, Dickinson Law School. Member: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations.

Pennsylvania Defense Institute. Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Foreign many years the firm has represented insurance companies and self-insured corporations in the defense of all types of civil litigation.

Areas of particular emphasis have been the defense of products liability. Professional malpractice, including hospitals, doctors, dentists, veterinarians, accountants, engineers and architects. Toxic tort claims, including asbestos, petroleum and chemicals.

Environmental claims, including dust and water pollution.

Workers compensation and economic claims arising out of fires. Significant litigation has involved municipalities, schools and other governmental bodies.

A significant area of civil practice has been real estate, zoning and subdivision.

Achievements

• Edward E. Knauss has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Appellate Moot Court Board, Dickinson Law School. Member: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Pennsylvania Defense Institute.

Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.