Timothy McNair

Timothy McNair is a seasoned trial attorney who has devoted more than four decades to representing injured and wronged individuals throughout Erie and northwestern Pennsylvania. His practice at McNair Law Offices, PLLC, focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment law, civil rights, and maritime matters. Throughout his career, he has advocated for clients facing serious workplace injuries, unfair employment practices, and complex legal disputes. He is known for building strong cases, presenting clear legal arguments, and pursuing results that protect his clients’ rights and financial security.

Timothy D. McNair earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he received a University Scholarship and distinguished himself as a Trial Moot Court finalist and Owens Fellow. He previously completed his B.A. at Allegheny College and earned his diploma from Mercersburg Academy. His academic background provided a strong foundation in legal reasoning, advocacy, and courtroom preparation that continues to guide his professional work.

Mr. McNair, licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and multiple federal courts, has appeared before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has also played a significant role in shaping workers’ compensation and employment law through leadership positions with the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Erie County Bar Association. His experience includes handling precedent-setting cases and educating other attorneys through professional seminars.

Timothy McNair has clients who turn to him for his strategic approach, deep legal knowledge, and commitment to justice. He works closely with injured workers, employees, and individuals harmed by negligence to secure fair compensation and accountability. By combining thorough investigation, skilled negotiation, and trial readiness, he helps clients navigate complex legal processes with confidence. His long-standing dedication to advocacy has resulted in meaningful outcomes that improve lives and reinforce legal protections in the community across a range of complex cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, McNair Law Offices, PLLC
• Chair, Erie County Bar Association, Worker’s Compensation Committee (2002)
• Member, Erie County Bar Association, Legislative Affairs Committee, Civil Rules Committee
• Chair, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Worker’s Compensation Section (2003 to 2004)
• Board of Governors, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Auto Law Section, Amicus Curiae Committee, Legislative Affairs Committee, Auto Law Section
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Auto Law, Civil Rights and Employment Rights Sections
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation, Civil Litigation Section
• Chair, Erie County Bar Association, Legislative Affairs Committee (2004)
• Member, American Association for Justice, Admiralty Section, Civil Rights Section, Employment Section, Workplace Injury Section

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mercersburg Academy
  Diploma
• Allegheny College
  Bachelor of Arts

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