Atty. Roger H. Taft

Atty. Roger H. Taft

Roger H. Taft is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Illig whose primary areas of practice are employment litigation, including employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, and complex commercial litigation.

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About Roger H. Taft at a glance

Roger H. Taft is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Erie County Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1974) and Williams College (BA, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Roger H. Taft is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Illig whose primary areas of practice are employment litigation, including employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases, and complex commercial litigation
  • In his litigation practice, Mr. Taft represents clients in federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, as well as in federal courts throughout the United States
  • Mr. Taft enjoys travel, golf, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles

Practice Areas Explained

Roger H. Taft's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger H. Taft 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.

Roger H. Taft is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Roger H. Taft is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Roger H. Taft is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Roger H. Taft

Where is Roger H. Taft's law office located?
Roger H. Taft's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger H. Taft handle?
Roger H. Taft focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Roger H. Taft go to law school?
Roger H. Taft earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (BA, 1970).
How can I contact Roger H. Taft for a consultation?
You can contact Roger H. Taft 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 Roger H. Taft received?
Roger H. Taft's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1974
BA
Williams College
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — BTI Client Service All-Star (2012)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Labor and Employment (2007-2017)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

United States, American Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Erie County Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association
Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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