Lamb McErlane PC Senior Partner James (Jim) McErlane is being honored by Surrey Services with the Jeanne Molitor La Rouche Leadership Award.  This prestigious award was named for Surrey Services founder and celebrates an individual who, through leadership and community service, exemplifies the Surrey philosophy of “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.”

Jim is a Senior Partner at Lamb McErlane PC in West Chester, PA. He is one of the founding members of the firm which was organized in January, 1971. Jim has concentrated his practice in the area of general business, finance, real estate, municipal and governmental regulations.

Jim is highly regarded among his peers and clients for his longstanding service and leadership roles in numerous business, civic and charitable organizations. A man of tremendous character, Mr. McErlane epitomizes the principles of leadership, self-discipline, hard work and a duty to serve his country and community. He served in the U.S. Navy 1967-1970, with one year in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and earned his Parvuli Dei Catholic Scouting Award.

In 2014, Mr. McErlane received the President’s Award from West Chester University (WCU) and was also recognized by the Southeast Pennsylvania March of Dimes for over 20 years of service and commitment.  He was named the 2011 Citizen of the Year by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) and honored as the 2010 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chester County Council of Boy Scouts of America.

He is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Main Line Today Top Lawyer and a Best Lawyer in America©.

Surrey Services assists older adults to live with independence and dignity and to continue as engaged members of the community.