John J. "Jack" Mehler

For 30 years, "Jack" Mehler has helped public and private companies, banks, developers, non-profit corporations and individuals in a wide range of legal matters. Jack concentrates in the areas of general business matters, real estate, banking, and financial transactions.

Jack also represents taxpayer-clients and developers in real estate tax assessment (value) appeals, and tax exemption cases throughout western Pennsylvania on many different types of properties as diverse as marinas, waterfront shipping facilities, hospitals, shopping centers and malls, industrial plants, truck terminals and warehouses, commercial and professional office buildings, corporate headquarters, hotels, and senior living facilities.

Jack has written numerous articles and is a frequent speaker before peer groups on business, real estate, appraisal practice and property tax litigation.

Clients include: Erie Insurance Exchange, General Electric, HANDS (Housing and Neighborhood Development Service), Plastek Industries, Inc., and Wegmans Food Markets.

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4634408

Since 2008

Pennsylvania

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

ID Number: 46669

Since 1986

U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of PA

Partner

MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

1986 - Current

University of Dayton School of Law

J.D.

Honors: Cum Laude

Gannon University

B.S. | Business Administration

Nationally Recognized Bond Counsel

Listed in the "Red Book"

Pennsylvania State Bar

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Current

Erie County Bar Association

Member

Current

New York State Bar Association

Member

Current

The Real Deal: Real Estate Tax Savings

Charitable Tax Exemptions Face Greater Challenges

July 1, 2014

Gain a Better Understanding of the Arbitration Rules in Construction Disputes

November 9, 2012