Business Law
Every small business needs a trusted legal counselor, but most do not need an in-house attorney. Serving as outside general counsel to businesses in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania, we advise on everything from incorporation to major transactions and disputes. The Kisner Law Firm is fully capable in all areas of business law, so we can assist with virtually any legal issue or situation … Read more
Start-ups and Incorporation
Incorporating is just the first step in starting a successful business. You need more than just the right paperwork. You need a trusted business attorney who can guide you through the entire process. The Kisner Law Firm is a trusted advisor to businesses in the Pittsburgh area and across Pennsylvania. We will help you and your business partners tailor your incorporation in a way that maximizes … Read more
Employment Law
The Kisner Law Firm represents employers and employees in negotiating agreements and litigating employment disputes. Fifteen years of employment law expertise allows the Kisner Law Firm to do more than provide good advice. We spot lawsuits before they happen – and prevent them. Employers count on us to assess their practices and institute the controls and training necessary to avoid … Read more
Unemployment Compensation
Receiving unemployment compensation benefits or not can mean significant money for both the former employee and the former employer. The Kisner Law Firm represents both claimants and employers at unemployment compensation hearings. A lot of money may be at stake, and you should strongly consider hiring an experienced law firm to assist you. Representation for Former Employees/Claimants If you … Read more
Real Estate Law
Property owners and landlords looking for an experienced real estate attorney can rely on the Kisner Law Firm for their legal needs. We handle real estate assessment appeals, leases, and landlord-tenant disputes. Kim Kisner has over a ten years of experience as a lawyer and a landlord. Property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants rely on the Kisner Law Firm to assess their situations … Read more
Assessment Appeals
As property owners in Pittsburgh and across Allegheny County know, the 2013 court-ordered reassessment assigned new assessed values to every property in the county. Almost all assessed values increased, and many increased significantly. In response, thousands of owners filed informal appeals and formal appeals, challenging their assessments. Keep reading for information about the Kisner Law Firm, … Read more
From the Legal Blog
Attorney Kim Kisner quoted in Tribune Review
Kisner Law Firm’s founding attorney Kim Kisner was recently quoted in the Tribune Review regarding the wait time for property assessments appeals. “The first round of appeals took four or five months to come up, but I don’t expect that with the second round because the volume is less. I’m telling my clients it’s likely [...]
When to expect property tax millage rates for school districts
Some property owners in Allegheny County will likely have to wait until July before they know how much in taxes they will be paying this year. State law gives Pennsylvania school districts until June 30, 2013 to formally adopt a budget for the 2013-2014 school year. The millage rate for property owners is determined by [...]
Only days left until property assessment appeal deadline
The last day for Allegheny County property owners to appeal the new assessed values is Monday, April 1–only days away. A year ago, it looked like the owners would not be able to file any appeals early in 2013. But earlier this year, the county changed the law, allowing everyone a second chance to fight their [...]