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Keith A. Hunter
Mahler, Lohin & Associates, LLC
Riverside Commons
575 Pierce St
Suite 501
Kingston, CA 18704
Phone: (570) 718-1118 | Fax: (570) 718-1119
http://www.mahlerlohin.com
The Attorney to Contact When Your Business Gets Serious
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Litigation, state tax, bankruptcy, and collections.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
- Municipality Bankruptcy Chapter 9
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
PA, Nov 1982
Bar Number: 37393
Other Court Admissions
Pennsylvania Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Association Memberships
Luzerne County Law and Library Association and American Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I teach continuing legal education seminars on Collections and Pennsylvania Sales Tax, and I attend continuing legal education seminars on Bankruptcy, Litigation, and Taxation.
Papers and Publications
Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax Update in the years 1989 to 2006.
Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax for Manufacturers in the years 1994 to 2005.
Pennsylvania Collections Law in the years 1999 to 2002.
Example Cases
Plaintiff's counsel in Pool/Siegel Associates, Inc. v. Wilson, 83 Luz.Reg.Rptr. 46 (1993), judgment for Plaintiff enforcing non-compete agreement.
Defendant/Taxpayer counsel in Scranton School Dist. v. Robzen's, 100 Lacka.Jur. 198 (1998), judgment for Defendant applying manufacturing exclusion to meat company.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
State University of New York at Oswego
City:
Oswego
State:
NY
Year:
1979
Honors:
Paiedia Award in Philosophy.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science and Philosophy.
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
City:
Cleveland
State:
OH
Year:
1982
Focus and Accomplishments:
Concentration in Taxation and Securities Regulation.
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
Pennsylvania.
Firm Focus and History
The firm was established on January 2, 2008 as a spin-off of a prior firm established in 1984. It is a full service firm with dedicated and caring attorneys that practice in the areas of bankruptcy, taxation, collections, litigation, business law, financial services, contracts, real estate, environmental law, oil and gas leases, estate planning, wills and trusts, and patents and trademarks.
Previous Employment Summary
I served as a staff attorney for the United States Bankruptcy Court as well as the United States District Court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. I also worked as general counsel for the tax consultation firm of Saltax Consultants, Inc. since I was licensed in 1982.
Activities and Awards
The firm of Mahler, Lohin & Associates, LLC, is an AV-Rated firm by Martindale-Hubbell.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Often, clients try to handle matters themselves, and they find themselves in over their heads. When they realize the nuances and complexities of the law, especially in bankruptcy, collections, and tax, they need my help, with decades of experience, to assist them in obtaining favorable results.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am always willing to review client-prepared documents, to assist them in fine-tuning the materials to obtain the desired results, and to avoid some of the pitfalls they may not recognize.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I work with clients who want to cut costs by self-representation, but I think that self-representation may lead to unexpected pitfalls they did not foresee, and I usually recommend retaining a professional. If a claim is worth pursuing, it is worth pursuing carefully and professionally.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Although it sounds trite, I genuinely enjoy helping people out of difficult situations. Whether they are facing financial trouble, a daunting tax assessment, or are seeking recovery of debts, I enjoy the thrill of working with my clients toward favorable resolution.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Oddly, I think my experience as a bartender and a waiter while I was going through school has given me a unique insight into people. I have seen people at the best times of their lives, the worst times of their lives, and the range in between, in my days as a bartender or waiter as well as in my legal career.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It is my interest in helping people out of difficult situations that motivates me in all areas of my practice. Also, I had extensive experience with my grandfather's tax consultation business from a very early age.
What do you like best about your career?
Working to help hardworking people get the relief they need.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am in a small firm, and we pride ourselves on the personal attention we provide. To compliment that, our support staff is experienced in providing the type of attention and assistance our clients deserve.
What are your strengths and style?
I like to lend a sympathetic ear to my clients, to be sure to fit my efforts to the needs of their cases.
Personal Interests:
I am an animal lover, a watercolorist, and I have an interest in art, architecture and history.
Office Manager/Assistant
Robyn Laurenzi and Linda Remaly.
Fax
(570) 718-1119
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes. My bankruptcies are almost always a flat or fixed fee, varying with the complexity of the case. Also, I handle many of my collection cases and tax cases on a contingent fee basis, with discretion. Moreover, our firm offers a discount of up to 10% to "Nolo" clients, depending on the type of case.
Hourly Rates
$235 per hour; $200 per hour for "Nolo" clients for 2009.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. We offer a free 30 minute consultation for most cases, and a free consultation of up to 90 minutes for bankruptcies.
Typical Retainer
I do not have a typical retainer, and it varies with the type and complexity of the case.
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