Michael Cherewka

Michael Cherewka

Estate planning Attorney at Wormleysburg, PA

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With my background in accounting as well as being a licensed Real Estate Broker in Pennsylvania, I can share my unique background and experience when working with individuals, families, and small and mid-tier businesses in the areas of estate planning, taxation, corporations and business planning, business acquisitions and sales, succession planning, business exit strategies, and real estate

Specialties:Business planning for small and mid-tier businesses, including choice of entity, acquisitions and sales, and business exit strategies and succession planning: Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates Administration

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Licensed for 41 years

State PA

Status Active

Acquired 1981

Updated 12/04/2022

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

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Cherewka Law

624 N Front Street

Wormleysburg, PA, 17043

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4.7 / 5.0

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Posted by Mioara | April 1, 2021

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Very explanatory and knowledgeable. I would call him anytime and recommend him to anyone for a legal advice.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2009

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I engaged Mr. Cherewka some years ago for help with business matters, and ended up needing his help with some very serious and threatening personal issues. He went above and beyond the call during one of the most difficult times of my life. I can't say enough good things about Michael Cherewka.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2017

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I thank the Attorney he answered my post, he gave me an advice to his best knowledge and intent. I followed the advice and it got me nowhere. Johnstown is VERY depressed place . So I thank You again, sincerely

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Law Office of Michael Cherewka
1989 - Present

Associate
Ball Skelly Murren & Connell
1983 - 1989

Tax Attorney
Ernst & Whinney, LLP
1981 - 1983

Education

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1981

Bucknell University
B.S.B.A., Cum Laude
1978

Legal Cases

Commercial Real Estate Transaction $3.5 Million
Successful Closing

Represented Seller of Business $8.4 Million
Successful sale of business

Associations

Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
Member
2019 - Present

NAIFA
Member
2007 - Present

WealthCounsel
Attorney Member
1996 - Present

Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania
Attorney Member
1983 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
1982 - Present

Dauphin CountyBar Associations
Member
1982 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
Member
1999 - 2007

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Board of Directors
1998 - 2018

Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania
President
1991 - 1992

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Member, Section of Taxation
1980 - 1992

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement
Marquis Who'sWho
2017

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

Distinguished Service Award
American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Affiliate
1997

Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who'sWho
1987

Outstanding Young Man of America
U.S. Jaycees
1983

Woolsack Society
Penn State University, The Dickinson School of Law
1981

Omicron Delta Kappa International Honor Society
Bucknell University
1976

Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society for Business
Bucknell University
1976

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Publications

Cherewka Law
Is There An Income Tax Time Bomb Lurking In Your Estate Plan
2016

Cherewka Law
Five Changes Proposed in President Obama's 2016 Budget That Could Affect Your Estate Plan
2016

Cherewka Law
Check Your Beneficiaries
2016

Cherewka Law
For Small Businesses: IRS Raises Tangible Property Expensing Threshold to $2,500
2016

Cherewka Law
Using a Pennsylvania Power of Attorney for Gifting
2015

Cherewka Law
Joint Executors for Pennsylvania Estates
2015

Quantum Press publication
Strictly Business : Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses
2002

Real Property, Probate & Trust Newsletter, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Issue No. 35
Reenactment of Pennsylvania Inheritance & Estate Taxes by Act 22 0f 1991
1991

Pennsylvania Tax Service Matthew Bender & Co., Inc.
Pennsylvania Tax Service
1986

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Speaking Engagements

Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar
How to Close an Estate: Court Accountings and Family Agreements 2019
2019

Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar
How to Handle Small & Insolvent Estates 2019
2019

NBI - CLE
Handling Real Estate Transactions From Start to Finish
2019

National Business Institute (NBI) Seminar
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
2018

Estate Planning for Owners of Oil and Gas Rights
Estate Planning, Oil & Gas Rights
2016

Bucknell University SBDC Workshop Series
Exit Strategies
2013

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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)

Given (9)

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Michael Doland

Business Attorney | Oct 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Cherewka are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

Richard Maffett

Estate planning Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for more than 30 years. He is an outstanding attorney. He is very knowledgeable in the intricate details of the law. Mike is also very personable and able to explain those details in a way that is easy to understand."