Sherie Painter Cannin

Sherie Painter Cannin is a dedicated medical malpractice attorney based in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. She grew up in West Mifflin and currently lives with her husband, two children, and their dog.

Sherie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997. She later received her Juris Doctor from the Duquesne University School of Law in 2004, where she served in the Student Bar Association for two years and as Justice of Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity for one year.

While attending law school full-time in the evenings, Sherie worked full-time as a paralegal at Pribanic & Pribanic. Throughout her legal career, she has remained committed to advocating for individuals and families on the plaintiff’s side of the courtroom, which she finds the most rewarding.

Her current practice focuses almost exclusively on medical malpractice, particularly wrongful death and birth injury cases. Known for her compassion and commitment, she brings a focused passion for helping infants and children harmed by negligence.

Over the years, Sherie has played a critical role in numerous medical malpractice civil jury trials, secured multiple successful settlements, and argued countless pretrial motions in Pennsylvania state courts. She has obtained many seven-figure and countless six-figure settlements, with approximately 95% of her cases resolving before trial.

Case Results

$8 million verdict – Wrongful death – bench trial
$2.2 million verdict – Defamation / U-5 Defamation / Fraud / Intentional Interference with Contract (second chair)
$1.175 million verdict – Automobile Defect / Product Liability / Defective Product – defective brake system (second chair)
$250,000 verdict – Medical Malpractice – compartment syndrome requiring fasciotomy and physical therapy (second chair)

Professional Accomplishments

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars, 2014 (Top 2.5% of practicing attorneys in PA under age 40 or with under 10 years of practice)
Cambridge Who’s Who, 2009–2010
Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity

Areas of Practice

Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Birth Injuries
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Product Liability and Defective Products

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2004

Community Involvement

Elected Congregation Council Member, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Versailles
Co-Chair: Property and Fellowship Committees
Member: Mutual Ministry, Finance, Stewardship, and Christian Education & Youth Committees
Past Vice President and Treasurer, St. John’s (2009–2020)
Executive Board Recording Secretary, Logan Elementary PTO (since 2017)
Board of Directors & Outreach Coordinator, Ma’s Pantry (elected July 2022)
Board Member, Trying Together (2018–2022)
Volunteer Mentor, CLAAY Program, McKeesport Area High School
Volunteer, Woman’s Place, McKeesport

Education

Duquesne University School of Law, J.D. – 2004
University of Pittsburgh, B.A. – 1997
- Major: Administration of Criminal Justice
Community College of Allegheny County – 1993
- Major: Paralegal Studies – summa cum laude