Atty. Matthew Brian Wachter

Atty. Matthew Brian Wachter

Matthew Brian Wachter is a lawyer practicing business law, business succession planning, estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Erie Erie 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Brian Wachter at a glance

Matthew Brian Wachter is an Associate based in Erie, Pennsylvania. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2010) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2010). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2011) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 2006). Active member of Erie County (Budget Committee Member) and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Brian Wachter is a lawyer practicing business law, business succession planning, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Matthew practices in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Brian Wachter's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Matthew Brian Wachter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Matthew Brian Wachter is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew Brian Wachter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

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

Matthew Brian Wachter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Brian Wachter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Erie 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 Matthew Brian Wachter

Where is Matthew Brian Wachter's law office located?
Matthew Brian Wachter's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Brian Wachter handle?
Matthew Brian Wachter focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew Brian Wachter practiced law?
Matthew Brian Wachter has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Matthew Brian Wachter go to law school?
Matthew Brian Wachter earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2011); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Matthew Brian Wachter for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Villanova University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2010

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