Atty. Matthew David Rak
Matt Rak works closely with clients to design practical plans addressing business succession, asset protection, and tax efficiency, as well as resolving family conflict. He brings an array of planning tools and strategies to elegantly resolve client conundrums both before and after death.
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Matthew David Rak is a Partner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2004), Pennsylvania (2009), and Ohio (2013). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 2004) and Wheeling Jesuit University (B.S., 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matt Rak works closely with clients to design practical plans addressing business succession, asset protection, and tax efficiency, as well as resolving family conflict
- He brings an array of planning tools and strategies to elegantly resolve client conundrums both before and after death
- Matt is also experienced in the varied aspects of estate and trust administration, including post-mortem tax planning and fiduciary liability
- Matt is licensed in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania
- Charitable Organization Experience • Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- • Former President and Director, current member of Finance Committee and reputation management • Catholic Family Security Association
- Former Director • Pittsburgh Foundation
- Professional Advisors Committee • Franklin Park Borough
- Civil Service Commissioner
- Former Judge of Elections • Wheeling Jesuit University
- Former Development Board Member • Mental Health and Recovery Board of Belmont Harrison and Monroe Counties, Ohio
- • Former Board Member • Outside General Counsel to charitable organizations • Charitable trust reformation and approval with Attorney General’s office and Orphans’ Court • Charitable trust management • Family reputation management and privacy protection • Private Foundation and Private Operating Foundation compliance through organization life cycle, including terminations • Tax-Exempt Status rehabilitation and excise tax management • Advise charities and donors regarding development and cultivating planned gifts • Draft and negotiate Naming rights agreements for both donees and donors • Draft guides for charities regarding effective planned giving techniques • Asset protection and wealth management strategies • Dynasty trusts focused on long-term sustainability using real estate and business interests • Pre-transaction planning for business owners encountering liquidity events and business exits
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Matthew David Rak is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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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 attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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