Atty. John Matthew Hartzell

Atty. John Matthew Hartzell

John Matthew Hartzell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, land use, zoning law and 1 other area of law. John received a M.S.S.I. degree from Joint Military Intelligence College in 2006, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Gettysburg Gettysburg 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John Matthew Hartzell at a glance

John Matthew Hartzell is a Dep. Chf. Coun. based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1998) and US District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1998). Educated at Joint Military Intelligence College (M.S.S.I. Shippensburg, 2006) and Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Gettysburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Matthew Hartzell is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, land use, zoning law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a M.S.S.I. degree from Joint Military Intelligence College in 2006, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Gettysburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Matthew Hartzell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

John Matthew Hartzell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Gettysburg 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 Matthew Hartzell's law office located?
John Matthew Hartzell's law practice is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Matthew Hartzell handle?
John Matthew Hartzell focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Matthew Hartzell practiced law?
John Matthew Hartzell has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Matthew Hartzell go to law school?
John Matthew Hartzell earned their education at (M.S.S.I. Shippensburg, 2006); (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact John Matthew Hartzell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Matthew Hartzell received?
John Matthew Hartzell's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

M.S.S.I. Shippensburg
Joint Military Intelligence College
- 2006
J.D.
Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
US District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998

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