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Michael Ian Werner

Michael Ian Werner

6.8

Good

Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 57 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Estate Planning
    9 years
  • 25% Real Estate
    9 years
  • 25% Business
    9 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • ZunderWerner, LLP
    1301 Grandview Avenue
    Suite 300
    Pittsburgh, PA 15211
    412-904-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: On several occasions I have tried explaining to my children, the oldest of which are 6 year old twins, what I do for a living. I have accepted that my job is... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 57 reviews
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5 star rating

“Wills”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-12-30 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Michael did a great job with our wills.
5 star rating

“Property Tax Assessment Hearing”

Posted by: Mike, 2009-12-22 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: We moved to the Pittsburgh area from out of state, and did not understand the "unique" way Allegheny county handles property taxes. I contacted Mr... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Kimberly J. Kisner

I have known Michael for several years and never hesitate in referring him an estate-related matter. Last fall, he swiftly processed an estate for a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kimberly Kisner , Pittsburgh (PA), 5 months ago
James Edward Rubin

I have known Michael for more than a decade. He has all of the qualities that clients want in their lawyer: he is honest, conscientious, and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Rubin , Rockville (MD), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 8 years since Michael Ian Werner was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Arbitrator on Allegheny County's Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration Panel 2005–present
Partner at ZunderWerner, LLP 2006–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Duquesne University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
University of Vermont Biology and Geology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Wechsler Leadership Institute United Jewish Federation 2004

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Allegheny County Bar Association 2001–present
Member American Bar Association 2001–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: should I have a rental agreement with my son
Michael's answer: Whatever you do, you should consult with your son first and make sure it is what he wants. Also,... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Designation of a Standby Guardian (The piece missing from most Estate Plans) Lost in Law? 2004
Planning Your Exit From Your Business Lost in Law? 2004
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Property Assessment Appeals Appealing your Bedford County Property Assessment to the Court of Common Pleas 2010
Estate Planning Estate Planning 101 2007
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Communications / Media Resources

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