Jeffrey D. Scibetta

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Jeff's practice involves complex estate planning and administration, business planning, succession planning, tax planning, elder care planning, and real estate. He is a licensed title insurance agent in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia and previously worked in the Tax Department of the Washington, D.C. office of Deloitte & Touche. He also served as a Judicial Clerk to the late Arnold Raum of the United States Tax Court.

Practice Areas

  • Georgetown University, L.L.M. in Taxation; Graduate with Distinction
  • University of Pittsburgh, J.D.
  • Cornell University, B.S.; Graduate with Distinction

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • New York
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Certifications

  • Title insurance agent, Pennsylvania

Ratings

2024 Best Lawyers Logo

Community and Professional Service

  • Hagen History Center, Board of Directors (2022-present)
  • Estate Planning Council of Erie, Board of Directors; Board of Corporators
  • Hamot Health Foundation, Board of Corporators
  • Erie Dance Conservatory, Board Member (2003-2012); President (2009-2011)
  • Stairways Behavioral Health, Investment Management Committee (2003-2009)
  • Mercy Center for Women, Board Member (1999-2003)
  • Erie Runners Club, Board Member (1996-1998)
  • Erie Cathedral Prep School, Assistant Coach

Professional Affiliations

  • Erie County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Speaking Engagements

  • Firm's Professional Advisor Symposium, 2013-2023
  • Erie County Bar Association Seminar on Special Needs Trusts, October 2019
  • LECOM Parkside Westminster Estate Planning Lecture Series, October 2016
  • Erie County Bar Association Lunch-N-Learn Seminar: Statute Review, April 2015
  • LifeWorks Erie Estate Planning Lecture Series, September and October 2014
  • UPMC Hamot Spring Educational Session, May 2014
  • Speaking engagements include several others, for organizations such as:
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Hamot Health Foundation
  • Estate Planning Council of Erie
  • Erie County Bar Association
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Northwest Legal Services
  • Gannon University
  • UBS Financial Services
  • National Business Institute

Articles and Publications

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Audio Presentations