Atty. John Andrew Lauer

Atty. John Andrew Lauer

Mr. John Andrew Lauer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, trust law and 6 other areas of law.

Erie Erie 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John Andrew Lauer at a glance

John Andrew Lauer is a Partner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996), Florida U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Tax Court (2006), and Georgia (2018). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Gannon University (B.S. Accounting, 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of National Academy of Elder Care Attorneys. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Andrew Lauer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, trust law and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Gannon University in 1986, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Andrew Lauer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Andrew Lauer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Andrew Lauer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Andrew Lauer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Andrew Lauer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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 Erie 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Andrew Lauer

Where is John Andrew Lauer's law office located?
John Andrew Lauer's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Andrew Lauer handle?
John Andrew Lauer focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Andrew Lauer practiced law?
John Andrew Lauer has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Andrew Lauer go to law school?
John Andrew Lauer earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Accounting, 1986).
How can I contact John Andrew Lauer for a consultation?
You can contact John Andrew Lauer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Andrew Lauer received?
John Andrew Lauer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 1996
B.S. Accounting
Gannon University
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
Florida U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2006
Georgia
Admitted: 2018

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