A to Z Law Erie Will Help You Resolve Your Legal Issues

Representing your rights & interests throughout the legal process, focusing on resolving legal issues peacefully, with dignity & respect.

A & Z will recognize & respect your unique personal circumstances, beliefs, & goals related to resolving your legal issues.

  • A to Z Law Erie is committed to helping you to approach your legal issues the best way for you
  • A & Z deeply value individualism and diversity in all of its forms
  • We identify as a safe space for all people to bring their unique needs, circumstances, and goals to the table for purposes of helping to resolve legal issues with dignity & respect

Meet A & Z

Zanita A. Zacks-Gabriel, she/her
Zanita A. Zacks-Gabriel, she/herFounding Partner
    • Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
    • Over 40 years of experience assisting individuals and families providing effective, thorough, and caring representation
    • Graduated from Temple Beasley School of Law
    • Trained Mediator and Collaborative Professional
    • Member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM)
    • Founding and current President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northwest Pennsylvania (CPNWPA)
    • Member and past Board Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
    • Member of the Global Collaborative Law Council (GCLC)
    • Member and past Chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Collaborative Law Committee
    • Helped draft the Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act in alignment with the Uniform Collaborative Law Act
Andona R. Zacks-Jordan, she/her
Andona R. Zacks-Jordan, she/herFounding Partner
    • Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and Florida
    • Currently serving as an Assistant Public Defender for Erie County
    • Graduated from Stetson University College of Law
    • Trained Mediator and Collaborative Professional
    • Member and current Vice President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northwest Pennsylvania (CPNWPA)
    • Member of International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), currently serving on the Access to Collaboration Committee
    • Proud member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
    • Proud member of the LGBT Family Law Institute, a joint venture of the LGBTQ+ Bar and the National Center for Lesbian Rights

Meet Our Team

Amanda, she/her
Amanda, she/herAdministrative Assistant
    • Over 10 years of customer service experience
    • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University with a degree in English
    • Has worked with several boards and organizations, including editing the nationally recognized SLAB Literary Magazine and revitalizing the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance
    • Born and raised in Erie
    • Enjoys gardening, spending time with her nieces and nephew, and supporting Erie’s local arts and culture
    • Even though she can’t give you legal advice, she can help to make your day better!
Kelly, she/her
Kelly, she/herOffice Account Assistant
    • Over 10 years of customer service experience, and over 5 years of experience as a billing specialist
    • Studying Accounting at Point Park University
    • Teaches dance classes at her hometown studio
    • Has lived in Erie for the past 7 years
    • Enjoys gardening and has a 2 year old puppy named Eliza
    • Enjoys helping people through difficult seasons in life, and loves working with powerful women in the community
    • Isn’t afraid to call about your invoice, but she promises to help find the best solution for you and your circumstances!

Our Story

1974 - 1976

Z was the first woman from Erie to return to the community to practice law when she began working for Legal Services of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1974. In 1975, Z graduated from Temple University Beasley School of Law, and she began to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in 1976.

1977 - 1982

Z established her private practice in 1977 in the same space that A to Z Law Erie now calls home. In 1982, Z concluded her service with the Office of the Public Defender for Erie County and began to grow her practice.

1983 - 2014

Between 1983 and 1989, Z handled a variety of legal issues and ultimately began to focus on family law. After Z became a mother, she continued to specialize her practice, focusing on helping families. A graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2014.

2015 - 2020

In 2015, A took her Oath of Attorney alongside Z in the same courtroom where Z did so 40 years prior. Z continued to center her practice around helping individuals and families to resolve issues outside of court as a Mediator and Collaborative Professional.

2021

A & Z founded A to Z Law Erie.

Your Process Options

A to Z Law Erie believes in helping resolve your legal issues the best way for you, which is why we offer process options based upon your needs and interests.

Great attorney! Zanita covered all of the bases, was unbiased and coached us through it all. We got exactly what we came for.

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