James P. Lay

Background

Lay, James P. was born on May 13, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Pennsylvania State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1957). University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Laws, 1960).

Career

Worked at Gifford, Lay & Johnson (Erie, Pennsylvania) specializing in Personal Injury Law, Products Liability Law, Medical Malpractice, Automobile Liability. Admitted to the bar, 1963, Pennsylvania. Special Assistant Attorney General, 1964-1971.

Member: Erie County (Member, Executive Committee, 1989-1992.

President Elect, 1994. President, 1995) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1978-1992). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Board of Governors, 1990-1992).

Achievements

• James P. Lay has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Erie County (Member, Executive Committee, 1989-1992. President Elect, 1994. President, 1995) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1978-1992).

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Board of Governors, 1990-1992).