Stephen H. Hutzelman, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Education
- Attended schools in Corry, Pennsylvania
- Academy High School, Erie, Pennsylvania
- AB, Oberlin College, 1964
- JD, Cornell Law School, 1967
- Editor, Cornell Law Review
Professional Experience
- 1967-1971 Honors Program, Tax Division, US Department of Justice
- 1971-present Private practice of law, Erie, Pennsylvania
Practice concentrates in:
Consumer and small business bankruptcy
- Consumer protection
- Disability claims
- Business transactions
Representative matters:
- Represented Trust beneficiary in voiding improper amendment to trust which prevented her share from being reduced by about 75%
- Invalidated Sheriff Sale of residence for disabled veteran and reduced balance of the mortgage
- Protected dairy farmers from loss of farm and equipment
- Obtained residential mortgage modifications
- Successfully defended contractor in actions by subcontractor for amounts claimed due and
obtained damages awarded by subcontractor - Obtained disability benefits for people with conditions such as:
- Severe migraine
- Back Pain issues
- Autoimmune diseases
- Intellectual disabilities
- Child with serious skin condition
- Business formation
- Real Estate purchases
- Leases and sales
- Will preparation
- Estate Administration
- Protected residences through various bankruptcy proceedings
Community Service
- Deacon and Trustee – Wayside Presbyterian Church
- Director – Lupus Foundation of America 1988 to 1994
- Vice President – Pennsylvania Lupus Foundation 2001-2018
- Candidate – Pennsylvania State Assembly 1974
