John M. Hartzell Jr. - Pittsburgh, PA
Attorney at Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
Estates and Trusts Lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA
Three Gateway Center 401 Liberty Ave. 22nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - 1005
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Pittsburgh Estates and Trusts Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estates and Trusts
- Business Law
- Will and Trust Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Education
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Legal Education
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Duquesne University School of Law,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
J.D.
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Duquesne University School of Law,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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Pennsylvania State University
B.S. -
Clarion University
M.B.A.
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Pennsylvania State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Director
Pro Bono Activities
- Vice President, Executive Board Member, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Board Member, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western Pennsylvania
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Tax Court
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Other Affiliations
- 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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Contact
Three Gateway Center
401 Liberty Ave.
22nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 - 1005
Phone: 412-288-2228
Fax: 412-281-4499
Email: Send a message
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https://www.hh-law.com/
- http://www.pitiptechblog.com (Pittsburgh IP and Tech Blog)
- https://hh-law.com/insights/ (Houston Harbaugh Law Blog)
Hours: M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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