Regardless of the type of case, the Mizner Law Firm provides zealous, experienced, and effective representation.

The Mizner Law Firm is an Erie law firm which fights hard for what is right. We strive every day so that people whose civil rights are violated, or who suffer serious injuries receive not just a measure of justice, but complete justice. Nothing less.

Decades of legal experience with a distinguished legacy of success

Few lawyers in Pennsylvania are as passionate and zealous about protecting civil rights, or have represented more citizens in federal civil rights lawsuits, than John F. Mizner, the founder of the Mizner Law Firm, and his colleagues Joseph P. Caulfield and Joel D. Shambaugh. Attorneys Mizner, Caulfield and Shambaugh are honored to fight for the rights of people from all walks of life.

The Mizner Law Firm has successfully handled claims for:

• First Amendment free speech clause, 

• First Amendment retaliation; 

• Fifth Amendment takings clause; 

• Eighth Amendments deliberate indifference to serious medical needs;

• Eighth Amendment cruel and unusual punishment; 

• Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments excessive force and failure to protect; 

• Fourteenth Amendment violation of the due process clause; and 

• American with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act.

It is our pleasure to review your case free of charge or financial commitment.

Real advocates

Victims and their families experience not only financial hardship, but also the emotional and psychological effects that accompany a lawsuit. Regardless of the type of case, Attorneys Mizner, Caulfield and Shambaugh recognize that people are looking for more than compensation for their losses: they are looking for justice. That’s why everyone at the Mizner Law Firm works hard from the beginning to resolve cases as quickly as possible to ensure that our clients are not only compensated fairly, but believe justice has been served.

With courage and compassion, Attorney John Mizner and the entire Mizner Law Firm do their best to ensure that “liberty and justice for all” are not just a few words in the Pledge of Allegiance, but a reality for each person we are privileged to serve.

While appearing in front of a federal court may seem daunting, the Mizner Law Firm has extensive experience representing clients in a variety of federal courts. Attorney Mizner has handled an extensive number of federal cases, including over two hundred in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in the past twenty-five years. [Note: John has been counsel in 26 cases in the Middle District of PA, and 7 in the Eastern District of Pa]. 

The Mizner Law Firm regularly appears in front of the United States District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania, bringing extensive experience to help clients navigate the complexities of federal litigation anywhere in the Commonwealth. 

Most government agencies have good intentions, but sometimes they overstep

When the government oversteps and causes harm, the Mizner Law Firm’s experience is vital to hold it accountable and obtain justice.

Representing families during devastating  events  requires compassionate and experienced attorneys

When tragedy strikes, the Mizner Law Firm will take a compassionate and proactive approach to holding the responsible party accountable for the harm they have caused.

Our Cases

We are a law firm of trial lawyers, with a focus on civil rights, serious injury and death cases. Our flexible, creative and tireless approach to litigation allows us to take on virtually any type or size of case and find the approach that will get our clients the best possible result.