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/her"Z"
  • 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
  • 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 and past Chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Collaborative Law Committee
  • Helped draft the Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act (PCLA)
Andona R. Zacks-Jordan, she/her
Andona R. Zacks-Jordan, she/her"A"
  • 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

Our Story

1974 - 1976

Z became 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. Beginning her work as a solo practitioner in 1976, Z also served as an Assistant Public Defender.

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.

1989

1989: Z became a mother to A, and continued to specialize her practice, helping families to reach a resolution of legal issues peacefully, with dignity and respect

2015

2015: A took her Oath of Attorney alongside Z in the same courtroom where Z did so 40 years prior, following her graduation from Stetson University College of Law

2020

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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