John J.

John J. "Jack" Mehler

MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton
  • Bankruptcy, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law ...
  • New York, Pennsylvania
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For 30 years, "Jack" Mehler has helped public and private companies, banks, developers, non-profit corporations and individuals in a wide range of legal matters. Jack concentrates in the areas of general business matters, real estate, banking, and financial transactions.

Jack also represents taxpayer-clients and developers in real estate tax assessment (value) appeals, and tax exemption cases throughout western Pennsylvania on many different types of properties as diverse as marinas, waterfront shipping facilities, hospitals, shopping centers and malls, industrial plants, truck terminals and warehouses, commercial and professional office buildings, corporate headquarters, hotels, and senior living facilities.

Jack has written numerous articles and is a frequent speaker before peer groups on business, real estate, appraisal practice and property tax litigation.

Clients include: Erie Insurance Exchange, General Electric, HANDS (Housing and Neighborhood Development Service), Plastek Industries, Inc., and Wegmans Food Markets.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 4634408
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Pennsylvania
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
ID Number: 46669
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U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of PA
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton
- Current
Education
University of Dayton School of Law
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
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Gannon University
B.S. | Business Administration
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Awards
Nationally Recognized Bond Counsel
Listed in the "Red Book"
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
Current
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Erie County Bar Association
Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Appraisal Institute
Member
Current
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Institute for Professions in Taxation
Vice-Chair of Legal Committee
Current
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National Association of Bond Lawyers
Member
Current
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Builders Association of NW PA
Solicitor
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
John J. Mehler's Website Profile
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MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton Website
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MacDonald Illig Articles
Contact & Map
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton
100 State St
#700
Erie, PA 16507
Telephone: (814) 870-7757
Fax: (814) 454-4647