Atty. John William Schmehl

Atty. John William Schmehl

John William Schmehl is a lawyer practicing tax, business, corporate investigations/white collar and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John William Schmehl at a glance

John William Schmehl is a Chair, Tax Group; Executive Committee Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dilworth Paxson LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylva (1978) and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Muhlenberg College (B.A. Psychology, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Schmehl is a lawyer practicing tax, business, corporate investigations/white collar and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Dilworth Paxson LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Schmehl's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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.

John William Schmehl is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Philadelphia 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

Common questions about John William Schmehl

Where is John William Schmehl's law office located?
John William Schmehl's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Dilworth Paxson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Schmehl handle?
John William Schmehl focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John William Schmehl practiced law?
John William Schmehl has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John William Schmehl go to law school?
John William Schmehl earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Psychology, 1975).
How can I contact John William Schmehl for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John William Schmehl received?
John William Schmehl's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law
- 1978
B.A. Psychology
Muhlenberg College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylva
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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