$ 250-300 per hour
Michael Werner represents individuals and businesses all across Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on estate planning/administration, general business matters, and nearly all facets of real estate law. Mr. Werner has developed a large property assessment appeal practice. Every year he successfully reduces and defends hundreds of residential and commercial property owners’ tax burdens. Mr. Werner frequently speaks and writes on the topic of Property Assessments.
Mr. Werner, a Centre County native, received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Vermont in 1997 and J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2000. After law school, Mr. Werner worked as an associate at Abernathy, Auld & Young, P.C. in Pittsburgh’s North Hills until 2006 when he co-founded ZunderWerner, LLP. Ten years later, in 2016, Mr. Werner partnered with Philip Goldblum and Steven Sablowsky at the law firm of Goldblum Sablowsky in 2016.
In 2005, Mr. Werner was appointment by Judge R. Stanton Wettick to the Allegheny County Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration Panel. On a regular basis, Mr. Werner serves as an arbitrator where he presides over landlord/tenant cases.
Mr. Werner has a unique ability to explain complicated legal issues in a manner that his clients can easily understand and use.
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$ 250-300 per hour
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444 Liberty Ave, Suite #2200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
163 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 26 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015
Landlord/ tenant issue
Michael arranged a free phone consultation via his secretary the day after I contacted him via Avvo. His advice was very useful and he explained my rights and what further steps I should take in dealing with the issue. I highly recommend him.
Posted by John | January 07, 2015 | Residential
Very helpful with Condo Purchase
Michael was very helpful in structuring the agreement to purchase our condo. I would highly recommend his services and will definitely use him again.
Posted by Rhoda | October 27, 2014 | Estate Planning
He Knows His Stuff!
Michael Ian Werner came highly recommended and, having just moved to PA, we were eager to engage a knowledgeable attorney. He proved to be exactly that. He told us which of our documents would survive in PA and which needed to be drawn anew. We liked that he was honest and didn't say that all of o...
Posted by Sue | September 08, 2014 | Appeals
Absolutely hire Michael Werner!
I contacted several attorneys to represent me when I received notice the local school district had filed an Assessment Appeal on my property. Three attorneys refused to take the case, telling me they couldn't win, and two attorneys never returned my calls. I represented myself at the initial hearing...
Posted by Evan | August 06, 2014
Trustworthy, knowledgable, experienced, and practical
Michael has been my attorney for a number of years. His breadth of knowledge is excellent, yet he knows his limitations. When there is a better resource to assist me, he will share it (not often, but nice to have someone who doesn't claim to be an expert in everything). His practical approach to addr...
"As an attorney myself, I was very pleased with Attorney Werner's work on my real estate assessment appeal. I will certainly recommend him to any of my family or friends."
"Very talented in handling Real Estate tax appeals. Works efficiently and professionally. Maintains an ideal level of client contact and is well respected by his clients."
"I have had the pleasure and honor to work for Michael Werner as a law clerk, and would recommend him to anyone. He is an excellent attorney who gives his utmost attention and care to every single one of his clients. Mr. Werner has a vast knowledge of Estate planning, Landlord/Tenant disputes, Property Assessment Appeals, and Business formations. My experience at his firm has taught me important skills that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my career as an attorney. Michael pays careful attention to each and everyone of his client's needs, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal services."
"I highly endorse Michael Werner for general practice matters as well as for real estate and landlord/tenant law."
"I endorse Michael Werner. He is top of mind when I am asked for a referral for the types of real property tax assessment appeals that Mike handles. I have found Mike to really know tax assessment law, and to operate with the highest ethical standards in his relationships with clients, members of the tax assessment appeal bar, and the Boards and Courts in which he practices."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to real estate assessment appeals. He is also reliable and a hard worker."
"Michael simply is the best when it comes to residential tax appeals in and around the Pittsburgh area. Michael is razor-sharp, creative and energetic. He has brought his extensive experience and expertise to bear to successfully resolve hundreds of tax appeals. I refer my own clients to Michael -- a lawyer's highest praise -- and I know that they are in good hands when Michael is working on their cases."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on several estate planning matters for clients and have found him to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful."
"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 friend whose mother passed suddenly without a will. I also count on Michael to draft wills and other estate documents for my individual business clients. Michael is amongst my most trusted colleagues."
"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 dilligent. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know him to be a hard-working, honest, fair, and collegial adversary and colleague. He ans his partner run a very successful and respected firm."
"Michael is well respected in the legal and general community. I have referred several matters to him and sought his feedback on estate matters before as well, all with excellent results."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Wechsler Leadership Institute, United Jewish Federation
2022 - Present
Partner, Strassburger Mckenna Gutnick & Gefsky
2005 - Present
Arbitrator, Allegheny County's Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration Panel
2016 - 2022
Partner, Goldblum Sablowsky, LLC
2016 - 2022
Attorney, Participating Attorney With ARAG
2007 - 2022
Participating Attorney, Hyatt Legal Plans
2006 - 2016
Partner, ZunderWerner, LLP
2004 - 2008
Attorney, AARP Legal Services Network By GE
2000 - 2006
Associate, Abernethy, Auld & Young, P.C.
2022 - Present
Penn FutureBoard Member
2021 - Present
Hillel JUC of PittsburghBoard Member
2005 - Present
Arbitrator on Allegheny County's Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration PanelArbitrator
2001 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2010
BNI, Pittsburgh City ChapterMember
2005 - 2010
JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Camp CommitteeMember
2004 - 2005
UJF Lunch and Learn SeriesChair
Lowered Property Taxes
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Property Assessment Appeals
2015
Estate Planning
2015
Estate Planning
2014
Estate Planning for Retirement
2014
Estate Planning
2012
Allegheny County Reassessment: Preparing Your Case
2011
2012 Allegheny County Reassessment
2011
2012 Allegheny County Reassessment
2011
Estate Planning
2011
Allegheny County Assessment Appeals
2011
2012 Allegheny County Reassessment
2011
2012 Allegheny County Reassessment
2011
Bedford County Property Assessments
2011
2012 Allegheny County Reassessment
2010
Property Assessment Appeals
2010
Property Assessment Appeals
2007
Estate Planning
2006
Estate Planning
2005
Estate Planning for Seniors
2005
Estate Planning
2004
Estate Planning
2003
Estate Planning
2010
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