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Matthew David Rak

Estate planning Attorney at PITTSBURGH, PA

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  • State Years
    Ohio - OH 9 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 13 years
    West Virginia - WV 18 years
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State OH
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State PA
    Acquired 2009
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State WV
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

Thoughful, organized and thorough.
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One of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the area.
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  1. Estate planning
    35%
    Developing comprehensive, practical estate plans for closely-held business owners, executives, and land owners is the focus of my planning practice, focusing on business ownership and succession matters

    19 years

  2. Oil and gas
    15%
    Shallow and non-conventional representation through the energy value chain

    19 years

  3. Tax
    15%
    Providing practical tax planning advise and risk management constitutes a significant portion of my practice

    19 years

  4. Trusts
    15%
    Trust planning, modification, and amendment in Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia

    19 years

  5. Energy and utilities
    10%
    Solar, renewable, storage and distribution value change for producers and resource owners

    14 years

  6. Probate
    10%
    Probate and estate administrations in Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia.

    19 years

I work with families to develop thoughtful, coordinated estate plans.  These plans are customized to fit the dynamics of each family to reduce the likelihood of any disharmony as assets transfer among generations.  My work typically balances handling real estate, family businesses, and other wealth with concerns such as equalization of children, handling an untimely death, business succession, asset protection, and tax management.  

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Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Thoughful, organized and thorough.
I have hired Attorney Rak personally, and I have referred him to other family members for numerous estate, trust and tax issues. His knowledge in those areas of law are second to none. He is also very prompt in returning calls, and when required, he is a zealous, but ethical, advocate.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2015
One of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the area.
Attorney Rak has helped my family countless times for wills, estates, probate, and general orphans court matters countless times. He is responsive. Sensitive to difficult issues. And he has impeccable attention to detail.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 395-445 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Member
  • Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe LLC
  • 2013 - Present

Education

  • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2004

Legal Cases

  • Taxpayer v. Commissioner
  • Favorable

Associations

  • Catholic Cemeteries Association
  • Vice President & Board Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • The Pittsburgh Foundation
  • Professional Advisory Committee
  • 2015 - Present
  • Wheeling Jesuit University
  • Planned Giving Committee
  • 2015 - Present
  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Ohio County Bar Association
  • Treasurer
  • 2008 - 2009
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2017
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2013

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Greene County Marcellus and Utica Shale Update
  • Greene County Marcellus and Utica Shale Update
  • 2013

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Estate planning Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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Estate planning Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Co-worker
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PITTSBURGH Estate planning Lawyer Matthew David Rak
Matthew David Rak
Estate planning Attorney
PITTSBURGH, PA
Licensed for 18 years
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