Shane & Firkel, PC is a full-service law firm serving Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania with a distinguished legacy dating back to 1958. The firm stands out for its deep roots in the region, unwavering advocacy, and a combined 76 years of legal experience between its founding partners, offering trusted representation across a broad spectrum of practice areas.
The firm brings together senior partner J. Michael Shane’s seven decades of invaluable experience, including service in the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps, and Eric Firkel’s specialized expertise in real estate, oil and gas, and municipal law. They focus on providing honest, practical advice and tailored legal solutions for individuals, businesses, farmers, commercial investors, and energy sector clients, supported by a dedicated staff of paralegals and secretaries.
Services Offered
- Real Estate (residential, commercial, agricultural purchases and sales)
- Oil & Gas Law (title review, title opinions, regulatory support for producers)
- Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration (estate planning, probate, fulfilling final wishes)
- Business Law (business formation, corporations, limited liability companies)
- Civil Litigation and Commercial Litigation
- Municipal Law
The firm serves clients throughout the Southern Tier of New York, including Jamestown, Cherry Creek, Salamanca, Allegany, Portville, Bolivar, and Hornell, as well as Northwestern Pennsylvania communities such as Bradford, Warren, Coudersport, Eldred, Port Allegany, Kane, and Galeton.
