Atty. John P. Shaffer
John P. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing income tax, estate and gift taxation, closely held corporations.
Closely Held Corporations & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 40+ Years Experience
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About John P. Shaffer at a Glance
John P. Shaffer is an Aligned Partners Trust Co. based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1986) and St. Francis College (B.S., 1978). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John P. Shaffer
- John P. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing income tax, estate and gift taxation, closely held corporations
- John received a B.S. degree from St. Francis College in 1978, and has been licensed for 40 years
- John practices in Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas Explained
John P. Shaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Shaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Pittsburgh
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Estate & Gift Tax 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 John P. Shaffer
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 John P. Shaffer's practice in the field of business, tax, and estate tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John P. Shaffer brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and estate tax, John P. Shaffer 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 John P. Shaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John P. Shaffer Handles in Pittsburgh
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