Atty. John M. Haschak

Atty. John M. Haschak

John M. Haschak focuses his practice on real estate law, land development and commercial leasing, real estate finance, and intellectual property.

State College State College 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About John M. Haschak at a glance

John M. Haschak is a Counsel based in State College, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Western District of Pennsylvania (1997). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D. Biochemistry, 1997) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S. Biochemistry, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Pennsylvania Bar Association Cambria County Bar Association. Serands clients in State College, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John M. Haschak focuses his practice on real estate law, land development and commercial leasing, real estate finance, and intellectual property
  • John represents clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 100® companies in a wide variety of business and real estate transactions
  • John advises clients in transactions involving the purchase, sale, and leasing of commercial real estate
  • He is well-versed on all aspects of the real estate transaction process, including the preparation and execution of an Agreement of Sale, complex due diligence matters, closings, and title insurance needs
  • John also routinely negotiates leases on behalf of retail, office, and industrial landlords and tenants for new and existing space
  • John is highly experienced in land development matters and is familiar with the intricate technical requirements of various local, state, and federal laws concerning land development, environmental law, and zoning
  • He represents regional and national developers of commercial real estate projects, including single family residential developments
  • multifamily residential developments
  • shopping centers
  • single tenant and build-to-suit retail, student housing, mixed use developments and master planned communities
  • office complexes
  • industrial and warehouse facilities
  • and self-storage facilities
  • John assists clients with the negotiation and documentation of various types of financing, including recourse and non-recourse debt, equity, and public sources of funding, both of a project and portfolio level
  • He also works closely with attorneys in the Corporate Practice Group in developing ownership structures to facilitate his clients’ financing needs, with an emphasis on representing project sponsors
  • John advises clients on intellectual property matters concerning patent, trademark, copyright law, and trade secrets
  • In addition to his real estate practice, he serves as fractional general counsel for S&A Homes, Inc. and Poole Anderson Construction, LLC and their affiliated development entities

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Haschak's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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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 State College 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

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Where is John M. Haschak's law office located?
John M. Haschak's law practice is located in State College, Pennsylvania. The firm is Leech Tishman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Haschak handle?
John M. Haschak focuses on real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John M. Haschak practiced law?
John M. Haschak has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John M. Haschak go to law school?
John M. Haschak earned their education at (J.D. Biochemistry, 1997); (B.S. Biochemistry, 1994).
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What awards or recognition has John M. Haschak received?
John M. Haschak's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Biochemistry
University of Pittsburgh
- 1997
B.S. Biochemistry
University of Pittsburgh
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997

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