John M. Hartzell
Houston Harbaugh, P.C. • PA
Estates and TrustsBusiness LawWill and Trust Litigation
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Professional
Bar Admissions
PennsylvaniaU.S. Tax Court
About
As chair of the Estates and Trusts Department, John focuses his legal practice on estate planning, and estate and trust administration. With prior experience as a Certified Public Accountant, John leverages his knowledge of tax law for businesses and individuals in preparing estate and gift tax plans, and works with business owners on their succession planning matters. Additionally, John counsels landowners with oil and gas interests on their tax and estate planning challenges. John is skilled at using sophisticated estate planning techniques to minimize federal and state death taxes, and to transfer wealth in a controlled and efficient manner. John regularly presents seminars to lawyers, accountants, and financial planners for continuing professional education and general information concerning estate planning, corporate tax and business succession planning, and estate administration matters.
Credentials
Education
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | J.D. | Pennsylvania State University | B.S. | Clarion University | M.B.A.
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
American Bar Association (Member) | Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh (Member) | Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member) | Allegheny County Bar Association (Probate Trust Law Section) (Member)
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Updated: May 25, 2026