Atty. John P. Shaffer

Atty. John P. Shaffer

John P. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing income tax, estate and gift taxation, closely held corporations.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 40 Years Experience 40 year

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Shaffer 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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Tax Law

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

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Estate & Gift Tax

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Shaffer

Where is John P. Shaffer's law office located?
John P. Shaffer's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Shaffer handle?
John P. Shaffer focuses on business, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John P. Shaffer practiced law?
John P. Shaffer has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John P. Shaffer go to law school?
John P. Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John P. Shaffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1986
B.S.
St. Francis College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986

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