
David Joseph Delfiandra, Employment Attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Estate Planning, and Probate · 4.6/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
PartneratLeech Tishman
Erie, PA
Practicing employment in Erie since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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David Joseph Delfiandra is a partner based in Erie, PA. The practice focuses on Employment, Estate Planning, and Probate. David has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Leech Tishman. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- Erie, PA
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Employment · Estate Planning · Probate
- Handles Employment, Estate Planning, and Probate matters from Erie, PA.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About David Joseph Delfiandra: David Joseph Delfiandra is a partner based in Erie, PA. The practice focuses on Employment, Estate Planning, and Probate. David has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Leech Tishman. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on employment, estate planning, probate, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Erie, Pennsylvania
David takes employment matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Erie, Pennsylvania
David takes estate planning matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Erie, Pennsylvania
David takes probate matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Erie, Pennsylvania
David takes trusts matters in Erie, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David Joseph Delfiandra — employment lawyer in Erie
David Joseph Delfiandra is a partner based in Erie, PA. The practice focuses on Employment, Estate Planning, and Probate. David has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Leech Tishman. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
David J. DelFiandra works closely with individuals on sophisticated estate planning and administration issues impacting wealth preservation. This includes the preparation of estate plans designed to control and preserve wealth from one generation to another, and asset protection trusts offering maximum protection from future creditors or divorces. David previously served three terms on the firm’s Management Committee and also spent many years leading the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group.
David focuses his practice on the preparation of Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney, estate and trust administration, planning for individuals with special needs, pre-marital agreements, and the development of lifetime gifting programs and estate litigation. David routinely prepares and advises on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (“ILITs”), Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (“SLATs”), Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (“GRATs”), Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (“QPRTs”), Charitable Remainder Trusts (“CRTs”), Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (“IDGTs”), Special Needs Trusts, Florida Homestead, Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations. David also represents Executors and Trustees in estate and trust administration preparing Federal Estate tax returns, Federal Gift tax returns, Pennsylvania Inheritance tax returns, and Estate and Trust income tax returns.
David's approach to employment cases
David J. DelFiandra works closely with individuals on sophisticated estate planning and administration issues impacting wealth preservation. This includes the preparation of estate plans designed to control and preserve wealth from one generation to another, and asset protection trusts offering maximum protection from future creditors or divorces. David previously served three terms on the firm’s…
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, estate planning, and probate matters in Erie and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Duquesne University School of Law
J.D. · 2000
The Ohio State University
B.S.B.A. Accounting · 1996
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Florida
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
West Virginia
2001 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
2000 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in Duquesne University School of Law and B.S.B.A. Accounting in The Ohio State University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in Duquesne University School of Law and B.S.B.A. Accounting in The Ohio State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Allegheny County Bar Association (Member, Probate and Trust Section) Florida Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) West Virginia Bar Association
membership
Locations
David Joseph Delfiandra's office in Erie
David's primary office is at 100 State Street, Suite 103B, Erie, PA, 16507. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of David Joseph Delfiandra — 4.6/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Erie.
4.6
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How to hire David Joseph Delfiandra — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Erie, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Joseph Delfiandra
How much does it cost to hire David for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Erie?
David is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new employment clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Erie, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
David handles employment matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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