Atty. Benjamin Johns
Benjamin’s practice focuses on the nexus between Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Estate Administration. Benjamin has represented hundreds of clients in estate planning and is active with several professional estate planning groups including WealthCounsel, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Section.
Estate Administration & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 17+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Benjamin Johns at a Glance
Benjamin Johns is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2009) and Texas (2012). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University Of Pittsburgh (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Johns
- Benjamin’s practice focuses on the nexus between Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Estate Administration
- Benjamin has represented hundreds of clients in estate planning and is active with several professional estate planning groups including WealthCounsel, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
- Benjamin has taught over a dozen certified legal education courses to other attorneys on trust and estate planning including courses on inherited retirement accounts, trust traps, ethics in probate, and firearms in estate administration
- Benjamin received his Juris Doctorate degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 2009, where he was honored with induction to the Order of the Barristers, an honor given to the top 8 oral advocates of each law school graduating class
- Benjamin obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied Politics & Philosophy
- Prior to joining the firm, Benjamin served as an attorney with several local law firms, including his own for several years, at all of which he was focused on the same Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Estate Administration that he currently practices
- Over the years, Benjamin has given hundreds of seminars, speeches, and educational events to the public on topics ranging from Medicaid Estate Recovery to Firearms Ownership
- Benjamin is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and holds an inactive license in the State of Texas
- Benjamin is the lucky husband to his wife, Tara, and is the proud father to his two daughters, Madison & Evelyn
- A lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Benjamin enjoys the outdoors with year-round running, biking, and walking on the many rails-to-trails paths and spending time with his family going to local parks, museums, and cultural events
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin Johns's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Johns handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Wills in Pittsburgh
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Trusts in Pittsburgh
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Probate in Pittsburgh
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Estate Planning & Probate in Pittsburgh
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Pittsburgh
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Benjamin Johns
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Johns's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Johns brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and Texas, Benjamin Johns can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Benjamin Johns can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Benjamin Johns attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Benjamin Johns Handles in Pittsburgh
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