Matthew Mclaughlin, Esq,

Matthew J. McLaughlin, Esq., age 54, a resident of Erie died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home from natural causes. He was born on February 6, 1961, the son of the late John M. and Mary Lou (Sitterle)  McLaughlin. He graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and received a B.A. from Georgetown University and a J. D. from Dickinson School of Law.
            He was a partner in the firm of Ridge & McLaughlin and maintained an active civil practice specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation claims. Matt was highly regarded by the Bench and Bar and received the highest rating (AV) from Martindale- Hubbell for professional competence.
        In addition to his litigation practice, he served as a Hearing Examiner for the Erie County Human Relations Commission. At the time of his death, he was also the Solicitor for the Erie County Convention Center Authority and an assistant Solicitor for Erie County.
Throughout his career, Matt remained active in the community. He was a member of the Board of the Barber National Institute and served as a Board member of the Mercy Center for Women.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John B. and Gerard P. McLaughlin.
Matt is survived by his brother, the Honorable Sean J. McLaughlin and his wife Annie; and a sister,  Maura M. McLaughlin and Daniel Maloney, all of Erie. He is also survived by a niece, Attorney Catherine McLaughlin as well as five cousins.
Friends are invited to call at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St. on Monday from 6 - 8 PM and Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM and are invited to attend Prayer Services there Wednesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Peter Cathedral. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barber National Institute, 100 Barber Pl., Erie, PA 16507.