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SHAWN J. HAAG concentrates his practice in the areas of business, health care, non-profit, real property, and construction law including landlord/tenant disputes, construction contract law, Stark and Anti-Kickback laws, as well as a variety of matters involving the administration of health care organizations and the State and Federal statutes and regulations related thereto.  A former hospital administrator, Mr. Haag has served in leadership roles in several large health care organizations and led them in short and long term planning, development, and construction efforts.. Mr. Haag is admitted to all Pennsylvania State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.  He is a graduate of the Master’s Program in Health Care Administration (summa cum laude) from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctor (cum laude) from Duquesne University School of Law where he was the recipient of the BNA/ABA Award of Excellence in the Study of Health Care Law.  He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association where he participates in the Health Care Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association, American Health Care Lawyer’s Association, and is a Certified Health Care Executive with the American College of Health Care Executives, and serves as a Board Member and volunteer for local nonprofit organizations.

Practice & Expertise. I am an attorney that makes the headaches created by life disappear. The basis of my practice includes transactional law encompassing estate planning, estate administration, elder law, real estate transfers, business startups and governance, oil and gas law, and tax law. Whether it’s dealing with the grief caused by the passing of a loved one, the stress of selling a house, or winding through the red tape of starting a new business, my job is to minimize any anxiety caused by those events and allow the client to obtain some peace of mind.. Background. I was born and raised in the north hills of AlleghenyCounty in HamptonTownship. I fell in love with American history and decided to pursue a degree in that field at GettysburgCollege. During that time I was fortunate enough to work in the White House office of Correspondence. I attended Duquesne University School of Law focusing my time learning about laws relating to wealth creation and preservation. I began clerking at this law firm in my second year of law school and have been working here ever since. I currently reside in the borough of Seven Fields which allows me to serve clients throughout Western Pennsylvania.. Civic & Community Activities. Commissioner, AlleghenyCounty Government Review Commission. Board of Governors, Phi Kappa Psi Pittsburgh Alumni Association. Board Member, PhiKappaPsiGettysburgCollege Alumni Association. Board Member, Hillvue-Forest Homeowners Association. Member, Sharon Rotary Club. Bar Admissions. Pennsylvania. United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. United States Tax Court. Publications & Honors. Gerald K. Gibson Award for Excellence in Bankruptcy. Amercian Bankruptcy Institute Certificate of Excellence in Bankruptcy. Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Recipient of Gettysburg College Distinguished Senior Linnaean Award. Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership and Merit Honor Society. Pi Lambda Sigma National Pre-Legal Honor Society. Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society. Practice Areas. Estate planning and administration. Tax law. Elder law. Corporate law. Real estate and development. Oil and Gas law. Commercial transactions

Owen is the Founding and Managing Member of McGrannLAW and focuses his practice on helping small businesses achieve big goals, families prepare for the future, and professionals navigate changing landscapes.. Owen has partnered with small businesses, professionals, and individuals on a wide array of matters ranging from business formation and small business counseling to estate planning, complex commercial and business litigation, appellate litigation, corporate governance, trade secret and non-compete litigation, and representation of medical professionals.. After practicing at two mid-sized regional firms and one of the country’s largest firms, Owen came to the conclusion that he could best help his clients and provide truly personal representation by opening his own firm. At McGrannLAW, Owen is able to provide the same sophisticated counsel offered by a big firm attorney but does so with more attention and care devoted to his clients.. Owen’s peers have selected him to be on the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list, which represents only the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania.. Please reach out and see how Owen can be of service!

David M. Tkacik brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to your legal issues.  Mr. Tkacik practiced real estate law at a boutique Pittsburgh real estate firm for over seven years before opening his own practice in 2017.  Attorney Tkacik has taught courses to attorneys on landlord tenant and title law in Pennsylvania.  Prior to that he had clerked for a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice.  In addition to being an attorney, Mr. Tkacik is also a licensed Pennsylvania real estate broker and title agent.  Mr. Tkacik obtained a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2008, where he was awarded the Murray S. Love award for trial advocacy.

With over a decade's worth of experience there is very little I have not crossed paths with. Most attorneys are "one trick ponies". They can do one thing, often very well, but only one thing. The problem an individual or business may face is that they need to hire several firms to help them. They need a firm to handle their business (incorporation, agreements, collections, etc.). Then they need another firm to help them should they find themself in trouble with the law. If they need a will or want to workout an estate plan they need another firm. Worse, they trust their business attorney to represent them in a criminal matter or they let their criminal attorney draft their will or administer a loved one's estate.  Obviously, this is not going to end well.. I'm not a one trick pony. I can do it all and do it well.  When I first entered a legal profession I made a decision to not be an attorney who only does personal injury or personal injury defense and ignore everything else.  I can handle your individual needs be it a will, trust or god forbid, an arrest. I can also handle your business matters as they arise. Try me, I think you will plesantly surprised.

Born and raised in Nesquehoning, PA, Attorney David Sebelin is a 2004 gradute of Panther Valley High School.  In 2008, Attorney Sebelin graduated Suma Cum Laude from Wilkes University with a degree in Public Relations / Journalism.  Upon graduation, Attorney Sebelin would go on to attend Widener University School of Law, where he would graduate Cum Laude in 2011.  Thereafter, David would spend  five years working to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by the residents of Avoca Pennsylvania.  During this time, Sebelin was responsible for managing the probate and estate process for over six hundred deceased victims of chemical contamination.  Attorney Sebelin currently represents clients in areas including disability, landlord tenant, personal injury, probate, estate planning, and family law.  Attorney Sebelin is also a proud volunteer of the Wills for Heroes program which promotes free estate planning documents to veterans and first responders.

As a co-founder and partner at Ament Law Group, John offers comprehensive legal services with a focus on family-oriented estate planning, real estate, and business matters. His expertise encompasses guiding families through critical transactions, including business purchases, sales, refinances, and dissolutions. John's approach integrates these elements into a holistic plan for generational wealth and business transition, ensuring that family legacies are preserved and nurtured.. John’s foundation in legal and business disciplines is rooted in his summa cum laude graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management. He began his career in significant roles in international logistics at Respironics (now Philips/Respironics) and integrated business planning at Del Monte Foods. This corporate experience informs his practical and strategic insights into business operations, which he blends seamlessly into his legal practice.. Continuing his professional development, John pursued a joint JD/MBA program at Duquesne University, excelling as a senior staff member on the Duquesne Business Law Journal, all while maintaining his full-time corporate roles.. John is a licensed Pennsylvania Title Insurance Agent and Notary and is admitted to practice in the Pennsylvania state courts and the federal courts in the Western District of Pennsylvania. His professional affiliations include memberships in various legal organizations such as the Westmoreland County Bar Association, The Ned J. Nakles Inns of Court, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Pittsburgh Estate Planning Council. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys (PAELA), underscoring his commitment to comprehensive family-oriented legal services.. Residing in Penn Township with his wife Katie and their five children, John is deeply involved in his community, coaching youth soccer and basketball teams. His commitment to family and community is a cornerstone of his professional ethos, reflecting his dedication to helping families navigate the complexities of estate planning, real estate, and business law.

About Mark Coulter. Mark T. Coulter is an experienced Pittsburgh attorney with an extensive record of success solving his client’s legal issues, with a focus of interest in. Estate Planning and Elder Law issues. During his 17 years as an attorney, he has represented thousands of clients in dozens of states in need of assistance with their legal problems. He currently serves as the Director of the Estate Planning Centers at the Coulter Law Offices, based in Monroeville, PA, and his primary focus is to help families in the greater Pittsburgh area avoid probate, protect their assets, and provide for the security of their loved ones with a well-crafted estate plan. In addition to providing timely and high quality legal services, Mr. Coulter is dedicated to educating local families and conducts seminars for the Pittsburgh community about important estate planning issues and pitfalls to avoid.. Experience. Mr. Coulter was granted admission to the legal bar of multiple states based upon successfully passing the bar examination administered in each jurisdiction, including Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and Indiana. Admission by reciprocity was granted in West Virginia. Currently, Mr. Coulter has retained an active status for his Pennsylvania admission having placed his Florida and New York licenses on inactive status, and having resigned from the West Virginia and Indiana bars as he no longer represents clients in those states (IN and WV call that 'suspended' status, however that indicates I suspended my license, not that I was suspended for misconduct). Mr. Coulter was honored to be granted admission to the esteemed Bar of the United States Supreme Court in 2002. He has also been admitted to practice before The United States Courts of Appeals, the last level of appeal before the United States Supreme Court, covering 14 states. His Federal Court practice also included representing clients before the federal District Court Judges in many jurisdictions.. Mr. Coulter was honored to be granted admission to the esteemed Bar of the United States Supreme Court in 2002. He has also been admitted to practice before The United States Courts of Appeals, the last level of appeal before the United States Supreme Court, covering 14 states. His Federal Court practice also included representing clients before the federal District Court Judges in many jurisdictions.. Recognition. Mr. Coulter was selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list in 2021. Mr. Coulter is a member of the prestigious American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Mr. Coulter was granted Life Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, based upon his substantial achievements on behalf of his clients. The courts have recognized his ability, frequently appointing him to represent large groups of individuals with legal issues to be resolved. He was inducted as a Life Member of the National Registry of Who’s Who in 2001.. Publication. Mr. Coulter is the author of “The Estate Planning Companion; A practical guide to your estate plan” (Borders Publishing 2009), conveniently available at , and most other book retailers online. This book shows you a method to approach estate planning in order to manage your assets in life and thereafter, while bringing peace of mind to you and your family. Intended to bridge the communication gap between lawyers and their clients, The Estate Planning Companion explains in straightforward language a full range of topics every responsible adult should consider about their life, assets and affairs. Includes Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Letters of Instruction, Wills, Trusts, Life Insurance, Living Wills, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicaid nursing home planning, Probate and more.. Education. Mr. Coulter received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in 1993, with Honors. Mr. Coulter was selected as a published member of the Duquesne Law Review, an honor reserved for legal scholars performing at the highest level.. Personal. Mr. Coulter has been married for over 25 years with 6 children. He and his family live in Monroeville Pennsylvania, where he enjoys spending time with his family, landscaping, researching, writing and attempting to carry his share of the housework. He is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area, having been raised in Wexford, PA before moving to Monroeville to raise his family 20 years ago.

Janene B. Reilly assists clients in estate planning and estate and trust administration. Her experience settling complex estate and trust administrations has made her an organized and thorough attorney.. She has experience drafting wills, durable powers of attorney, advanced health directives, living wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs and supplemental benefits trusts. Ms. Reilly also implements estate and gift plans in order to minimize or eliminate federal estate tax for high net worth individuals.. Ms. Reilly administers federal estate taxable and non-taxable estates from the initial client interview and probate of will through formal account filing and audit, if necessary. She has administered multi-million dollar trust estates and has counseled trustees regarding discretionary principal disbursements and formal account filing.

Cassie Craze is an attorney at Craze Law, PLLC.  Her practice focuses on the representation of homeowners associations and condominiums.  Prior to law school, she managed a portfolio of homeowners and condominium associations in the Richmond, Virginia area.  For more information visit the firm's website at .

Amelia’s practice focuses on commercial leasing and the purchase and sale of commercial properties nationwide. With over a decade of experience in the commercial real estate arena as both in-house and outside counsel, Amelia has a sophisticated understanding of the myriad of issues that arise in connection with the acquisition, operation, and disposition of commercial properties.. As in-house counsel for a pre-eminent mid-size regional developer, Amelia handled the initial lease up and addressed ongoing legal needs for a number of complicated mixed-use projects, managed outside counsel in connection with litigation matters and worked closely with the property management team to address day-to-day operational issues. In her role as General Counsel and Director of Real Estate for a Northeast restaurant chain, she was involved with site selection, leasing, acquisitions and day-to-day operational issues. In both instances, Amelia “lived” with her deals long after they were signed. This experience has afforded Amelia a unique perspective that helps her cut to the chase and to efficiently and effectively bring even the most complicated deals to a successful close.. Amelia has also handled the purchase and sale of numerous shopping centers, office buildings, industrial properties and stand-alone NNN properties. In connection therewith, she has put together joint ventures, private placements, and cured complicated title issues.