Erica L. Laughlin has been part of the Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky team for the duration of her legal career. Joining the firm in 2004, she became a Director in 2012 and took on her current role as Shareholder in 2017. She serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Business Development and Marketing Committee.

Ms. Laughlin has a civil litigation practice in state and federal courts, and has successfully represented individuals and businesses in commercial disputes and civil matters, including employment, personal injury, premises liability, professional malpractice, insurance defense, civil rights defense, construction, and municipal law claims. The breadth and depth of her experience covers everything from multi-million dollar disputes among companies and board members to health law litigation, from personal injury claims to contractual breaches.

Known for her energy, attention, and dedication to her clients and their needs, Ms. Laughlin prides herself in her focus toward helping her clients achieve cost-efficient favorable outcomes and creative solutions outside of the courtroom. She regularly provides preventative counseling, and advises her clients on risk avoidance in an effort to limit their exposure to litigation.

Outside of the courtroom, Ms. Laughlin is passionate about travel and the arts. An avid runner, she has completed over 20 half-marathons and two triathlons. A North Huntingdon native, she currently resides in Pine Township with her husband Nick and their young daughters, Ella and Tessa.