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Kurt A. Blake

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Avvo Rating9.6
  • York, PA
  • Licensed for 28 years
Kurt A. Blake
Kurt A. Blake
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About Kurt

With 29 years  of litigation and case experience I am very comfortable in the Courtroom.  However, what I strive to do is prepare my clients for their courtroom experience with trying to educate the client about their case, the process and the potential resolution of their case. 

Practice areas

  1. Litigation: 30%

    regularly involved with civil litigation cases from debt collection, to property disputes, zoning, estate, etc.

    29 years, 500 cases

  2. Landlord or tenant: 25%

    Landlord cases only!!! Over 10,000 eviction cases brought, with handling of appeals at Common Pleas of all nature of Landlord matters. Fair Housing disputes. Instructor on this area of law and Solicitor to Apartment Owner Association. Landlord also

    29 years, 10,000 cases

  3. Real estate: 25%

    extensive litigation history with quiet title, settlements, financing, tax sales, foreclosures

    29 years, 500 cases

  4. General practice: 10%

    As a firm we provide a diverse and varied ability to represent clients needs.

    29 years

  5. Probate: 10%

    Vast experience in preparation of wills, POAs, living wills, as well as the estate and probate process

    29 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

Blake & Schanbacher Law, LLC

Www.palitigators.com
29 E Philadelphia Street
York, PA, 17401

Website
http://palitigators.com/ 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive199303/15/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers60
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2018
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2017
    Select LawyerSusquehanna Style2016
    Top LitigatorTop 100 litigator2016
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
    Top One PercentNational Association of Distinguished Counsel2016
    10 Best for Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
    Who's Who in American LawWho's Who In American Law2015
    Select Lawyer - LitigationSusquehanna Style2015
    Nation's Top One PercentNational Association of Distinguished Counsel2015
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
    Distinction of Select Lawyer - LitigationSelect Lawyers2014
    Presidential Heroism AwardYork County Bar Association2011
    Lifesaving AwardYork County Sheriffs Office2011
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerBlake and Schanbacher Law LLC2017 - Present
    InstructorPA Supreme Court Minor Judiciary Education Board2010 - Present
    PresidentAnchor Abstracting Company, Inc.1998 - Present
    PartnerBlake Law Firm2015 - 2017
    Loan CommitteeYork County Planning Commission2012 - 2013
    Neighborhood Stabilization ProgramCounty of York2011 - 2013
    Managing PartnerBLAKE & GROSS, LLC2001 - 2017
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Olivias HouseBoard of Directors2016 - Present
    York County Bar1993 - Present
    Pennsylvania Bar Association, Tax Law Section1993 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    REIOYA Practical Guide to Landlording2000
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PAJD - Juris Doctor1993
    University of Rhode IslandBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Judge UpdatesMDJ Civil and Landlord Updates2017
    Supreme Court Minor JudiciaryMDJ Update on Civil and Real Estate2016
    Magisterial District JudgesCivil, Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant2014
    AOPCMDJ 2013-2014 Civil and Landlord Update2013
    A comprehensive update on the current topics for LandlordLandlord Update2013
    PA MDJCivil and Landlord Update 2012-2013N/A
    2013-2014 MDJ UPDATECivil, Landlord and Real Estate updateN/A

    Reviews

    4.5 stars4.4 (7)
    5 Star
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    Review Kurt A. Blake

    Great attorney

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    One of the Best

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Eager to help!

    5.0 stars

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    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    He is the best of the best

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    The Best Real Estate Attorney in York!!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    One of the Best!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Free Consultation? No sir.

    1.0 star

    Posted by

    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney
    Kurt A. Blake's response: Review is correct after offering free consults and experiencing no shows/no calls we made the difficult decision to request payment in advance for new cases. Abusive behaviors with the free consult simply resulted in an unacceptable scenario.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Jesse Calvin Markley

    Jesse Markley, Unknown Attorney on Jun 12, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Blake brings a wealth of experience to each client's case he represents.

    Lawyer Richard M. Sands Jr.

    Richard Sands, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Kurt is a zealous advocate with a wealth of experience. He fights aggressively for his client's rights. I am pleased to endorse Kurt to anyone looking for high quality legal representation from someone who cares.

    Lawyer Jesse Calvin Markley

    Jesse Markley, Unknown Attorney on Jun 12, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Blake brings a wealth of experience to each client's case he represents.

    Lawyer Richard M. Sands Jr.

    Richard Sands, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Kurt is a zealous advocate with a wealth of experience. He fights aggressively for his client's rights. I am pleased to endorse Kurt to anyone looking for high quality legal representation from someone who cares.

    Lawyer Joel Jay Kofsky

    Joel Kofsky, Real estate Attorney on Jun 6, 2012
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I initially met Attorney Blake due to adverse interests in a tax sale. I "won"...but needed his help to complete the purchase. His knowledge of the nuances of tax sales and title insurance is excellent. His character is beyond question as his dedication to clients. Accordingly, I endorse Kurt without reservation and encourage you to contact him.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $300-$300/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card