Atty. John T. Ort

Atty. John T. Ort

John T. Ort is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, estate administration.

Oreland Oreland 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (445) 256-6340

Profile Summary

About John T. Ort at a glance

John T. Ort is an Associate based in Oreland, Pennsylvania. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975) and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court (1980). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D. New, 1975) and Lafayette College (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Philadelphia and Bucks County Bar Associations. Serves clients in Oreland, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Ort is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, estate administration
  • John received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in Oreland, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Ort's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Tax Law

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

John T. Ort is one of 77,130 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 Oreland 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 T. Ort

Where is John T. Ort's law office located?
John T. Ort's law practice is located in Oreland, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Ort handle?
John T. Ort focuses on probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John T. Ort practiced law?
John T. Ort has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John T. Ort go to law school?
John T. Ort earned their education at (J.D. New, 1975); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact John T. Ort for a consultation?
You can contact John T. Ort 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 T. Ort received?
John T. Ort's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. New
Dickinson School of Law
- 1975
A.B.
Lafayette College
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1980

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