The Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security was established by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on April 30, 1982, as a means of helping clients recover some or all losses of money and/or property stolen from them by their attorneys. It is funded by a special annual assessment paid by any attorney admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania. Clients may receive up to $75,000 for any claim.

The Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security continues to rank among the top four funds in the United States in terms of both awards made and claims processed, as determined through the most recent American Bar Association Survey of Client Protection Funds. The funds in California, New York and New Jersey are the other most active organizations.

Members:
James M. Mead, Chair
Maureen Murphy McBride, Esq., Vice Chair

Eric N. Anderson, Esq.
Honoraable Robert A. Graci
Robert K. Reitzel
Robert A. Rovner, Esq.
Joan O'Connor Shoemaker, Esq.

Staff:

Kathryn J. Peifer, Esq., Executive Director
Lisa A. Watkins, Esq., Counsel to the Board
Susan Erdman, Administrative Assistant

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