John B. Fessler

John Fessler has been a civil litigator for more than 40 years. His practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of insurance defense, commercial litigation and personal injury. John has represented insurance carriers in a variety of cases over the years, including those involving automobile policies, commercial general liability policies and homeowner policies.

Attorney Fessler also has an extensive real estate practice, providing counsel to buyers, sellers and lending institutions, as well as regularly participating in Sheriff Sales.

Since 2013 Attorney Fessler has served as Counsel for the Diocese of Erie.

He has been rated as AV Preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, which is their highest rating. Attorney Fessler has also been selected by his peers as a Best Lawyer by The Best Lawyers America©. Mr. Fessler is a past recipient of the President's Award from the Erie County Bar Association. He currently serves on the Cathedral Prep Athletic Board. He previously served on the Bayfront Condominium Association Board which he held for more than 15 years. He formerly was a member of the Erie County Bar Association Civil Rules Committee and chairman of the Membership Committee. Attorney Fessler completed a six-year term on the Cathedral Prep Advisory Board and was a member of the American Inns of Court.

In addition to serving his clients, John has volunteered his time to coach the community's youth. He coached parochial grade school teams in swimming and basketball as well as baseball teams in the Millcreek Youth Athletic Association.