Trusted Legal Guidance
Proven Experience.
Delaney & Fritz P.C.
When you get sick or injured, you do not just trust anyone with your care; you trust your family doctor. The same rings true for legal matters. If you have a legal problem, you turn to a law firm you know and trust. For more than 40 years, Delaney & Fritz, P.C. has been that law firm for clients in western Pennsylvania.
Our lawyers take the time to get to know our clients and their concerns. As a law firm with a longstanding reputation in Indiana County and the surrounding areas, we can help you take the proper steps forward.
In Indiana County, Delaney & Fritz serves as Solicitor for White Township, Plumville Borough, the White Township Municipal Authority, and the Plumville Fire Department. In Armstrong County, the firm serves as Solicitor for Kiskiminetas Township and Smicksburg Borough
Our Founders.
Serving Our Community For Decades
Ryan S. Fritz
President
Ryan S. Fritz, born in Indiana, PA, 1973; Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1996); University of Pittsburgh (J.D. 1999). Mr. Fritz has been the President of Delaney & Fritz, PC since 2014 and the President of ATLAS Real Estate Closing Company (Attorneys Land, Abstract and Settlement, LLC, a Title Agency) since 2019. His practice spans many areas of law, and he represents individuals and businesses across Pennsylvania. Through Delaney & Fritz and ATLAS, Mr. Fritz handles all varieties of real estate matters. He assists clients with estate planning, drafting wills and trusts, probating estates and Orphan's Court litigation. He heads all matters touching on Pennsylvania natural resources law, predominantly through title examination and the preparation of title opinions. He has served as an oil and gas consultant and contractor for numerous Oil and Gas E&P companies, and has taught undergraduate classes in Energy Management, Oil and Gas Leasing and Property Law. Mr. Fritz also assists oil and gas production companies and other entities with transactions, the preparation of contracts and leases, unitization, and oil and gas litigation concerning operating agreements, title, and surface use issues. Mr. Fritz's practice also includes the areas of Corporate Formation, all areas of litigation, including Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. After nine years of general practice, he joined Michael S. Delaney in October 2008, where they formed the firm Delaney & Fritz. He is admitted to practice in all Courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
In Memory of
Michael S. Delaney
Michael S. Delaney, Deceased, born in Indiana, PA, 1949; Millersville University (B.A. 1972); Ohio Northern University (J.D. 1977). Mr. Delaney served as Assistant District Attorney for Indiana County from 1977-1980. He served as Solicitor of White Township, starting in 1991, and of Marion Center Area School District, starting in 1987. He served as President of Indiana County Bar Association from 2007 through 2009. Mr. Delaney's 40 year practice primarily consisted of representing clients in the business of coal, oil, and gas development including, but not limited to, title abstracts and certification; leasing issues; operation issues; and acquisitions.
Janice Fritz
Of Counsel, and Director Of Human Resources And Legal Administration
Janice is an HR professional with over 15 years of leadership experience in various industries, including manufacturing, sales, service industries, and non-profit organizations. Janice has counselled businesses regarding compliance with the full range of labor, and benefits-related issues. She has worked as an HR leader in progressively larger companies, before making the leap to Delaney & Fritz to help build and perfect the HR and administrative functions. Janice’s areas of expertise include corporate compliance and risk management, benefits, compensation, HR policy and procedure development, HRIS, managing culture, organizational design, recruiting, and employee relations.
William Smith
Lead Title Analyst
Bill first joined the firm as a title abstractor responsible for searching records to determine ownership of real estate interests. Over time he undertook additional responsibilities and is now responsible for reviewing chains of title prepared by abstractors to ensure accuracy and to ensure that problems in the chain of title are addressed and brought to the attention of the attorney preparing the Certificate of Title. Also, Bill answers Abstractors’ questions and provides guidance to ensure timely completion of title searches. Additionally, he manages and oversees projects to ensure timely completion.
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