Matthew David Rak

Matthew David Rak

also known as Matt Rak

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at PITTSBURGH, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Tax ... +3 more

525 WILLIAM PENN PL, FLR 28, PITTSBURGH, PA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

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

22 years

35%
Oil and Gas 15%

Shallow and non-conventional representation through the energy value chain

22 years

15%
Tax 15%

Providing practical tax planning advise and risk management constitutes a significant portion of my practice

22 years

15%
Trusts 15%

Trust planning, modification, and amendment in Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia

22 years

15%
Energy and Utilities 10%

Solar, renewable, storage and distribution value change for producers and resource owners

17 years

10%
Probate 10%

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

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-445 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 12 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 21 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LEECH TISHMAN FUSCALDO LAMPL LLC

525 WILLIAM PENN PL, FLR 28, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15219

Leech Tishman, LLC

525 William Penn Place, 28th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Matthew David Rak's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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 28, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

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.

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Matthew David Rak's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Paulick

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Estate planning lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Paulick

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Member, Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe LLC

1900 - Present

Partner, Leech Tishman, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Catholic Cemeteries Association

Vice President & Board Member

2015 - Present

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Professional Advisory Committee

2015 - Present

Wheeling Jesuit University

Planned Giving Committee

2010 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Ohio County Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Taxpayer v. Commissioner

Favorable

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Education

2004

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Wheeling Jesuit University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2017

GPNP Summit 2017 Planning Giving (Non-Profit)

2013

Greene County Marcellus and Utica Shale Update

Greene County Marcellus and Utica Shale Update

Publications

2017

Business Leader Resource Center Tax and Estate Planning

Languages

English

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