Lawyer Matthew B. Wachter, graduated from Pennsylvania State University (B.A., Phi Kappa Phi; Penn State Daily Collegian, Staff Writer; Study Abroad, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Germany, 2006) Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., Cali Award in Canon Law; Trial Advocacy Participant; Outstanding Oral Argument Award; Summer Abroad in Vatican City; Juris, Associate Editor, Volume 41; Juris, Staff Writer, Volume 40; Urban Redevelopment Legal Clinic; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Egan Chapter, 2010); Villanova University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2011, is now employed by Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. at 120 West Tenth Street Erie, PA 16501.

While being a member of Erie County (Budget Committee Member) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, Matthew B. Wachter is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Matthew B. Wachter as your lawyer, you should consider whether Matthew B. Wachter offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Matthew B. Wachter has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Matthew B. Wachter's office is located at Erie, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Matthew B. Wachter has been admitted in 2010, Pennsylvania; 2010, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. His or her practice areas include Business Law; Business Succession Planning; Estate Planning; Estate Administration.

Matthew B. Wachter's college and law school education includes Pennsylvania State University (B.A., Phi Kappa Phi; Penn State Daily Collegian, Staff Writer; Study Abroad, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Germany, 2006), Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., Cali Award in Canon Law; Trial Advocacy Participant; Outstanding Oral Argument Award; Summer Abroad in Vatican City; Juris, Associate Editor, Volume 41; Juris, Staff Writer, Volume 40; Urban Redevelopment Legal Clinic; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Egan Chapter, 2010); Villanova University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2011. Other biographical background includes Mr. Wachter focuses his practice in the areas of business & tax, business succession planning and estate planning & administration. His practice also includes general corporate tax planning, appeals of Internal Revenue Service and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue tax assessments, and the formation and structuring of captive insurance companies. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wachter was a senior associate in the mergers & acquisitions tax practice at KPMG, LLP in New York City and Philadelphia. Mr. Wachter worked on a variety of transactions for both large multinational corporations and middle-market closely held corporations. A significant portion of his time was spent performing tax due diligence assistance services and tax structuring of domestic and cross-border acquisitions for private equity clients. Mr. Wachter served as a teaching assistant in the Graduate Tax program at Villanova University School of Law after earning an LL.M. in Taxation. He received a Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law and studied canon law in Vatican City and international business at Philipps-Universität in Marburg, Germany. Mr. Wachter’s undergraduate degree is from the Pennsylvania State University – University Park.Community & Professional Service: Gannon University, Adjunct Professor, Business Law; Young Erie Professionals, Steering Committee Member; Attorneys and Kids Together (AKT), Mentor; Destination Erie: A Regional Vision, Economy & Work. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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