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Business moves fast. To stay ahead, clients look to us for business-minded solutions, arrived at through a highly-strategic, collaborative, and personalized approach. With over 125 years of legal knowledge and success, our attorneys have seen almost every legal issue and can help you navigate almost any matter.

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We know that the best relationships are formed out of a mutual trust and a respect which is earned over generations. Throughout your dealings with MacDonald Illig, our team will keep you informed, be responsive to your needs, explain the matter in the context of your business and keep you apprised of what lies ahead. We will work together with you to determine the best solution or means for achieving your goals.

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Businesses, public entities, and governments are faced with difficult legal decisions every day that can have far reaching consequences. We understand the business, legal, and political implications of your matter and routinely advise our clients on who best to turn, which resources are available, and what options can be taken to make each client’s business goals a reality.

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Articles & Presentations

Spousal Consent and Automated Retirement Plan Distributions: What Employers Need to Know

Employers sponsoring qualified defined contribution and defined benefit plans often seek to automate distributions for retired participants to minimize administrative burden and recordkeeping costs. I...

Banking & Finance Law in Pennsylvania: Key Insights & Trends for 2025

As we progress through 2025, the banking and finance landscape in Pennsylvania is experiencing significant shifts driven by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and evolving market dynamics...

Navigating the Modern ‘9 to 5’ Workplace: Compliance Strategies for Business Longevity

Today, businesses must remain vigilant to comply with a vast array of evolving rules. Worker classifications, remote work policies, and wage and hour regulations are just a few critical areas requirin...

Legal Implications of Technological Innovations in the Construction Industry

Robots used to be only found in children's cartoons set in science-fiction television, movies, and novels. However, technological innovations have impacted nearly every industry, including the constr...

Election Year Issues for Nonprofits

In a presidential election year, tax-exempt organizations may consider becoming more active in the political process. For example, there are nonprofits that regularly engage in neutral, non-partisan v...

Corporate Formalities: A Necessary Checklist for Family Owned Businesses

An owner-operator of a family-owned business often wears many hats (CEO, HR Director, Sales, copy machine repairman, chief coffee maker, etc.). While doing all of these tasks, it is important to...

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Representative Matters

Attorneys Solo and Reed Secure Dismissal for Commercial Business Client in Property Damage Lawsuit Through Res Judicata Motion

Attorneys Ashley Solo and Joe Reed of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP secured a favorable outcome for a commercial business client by filing a successful motion for judgment on the pleadings...

Attorney Reed’s Strategic Defense Leads to Dismissal in Motor Vehicle Accident Case

Attorney Reed protected his client by proving the lawsuit was filed too late, resulting in the case being dismissed.

Attorney Solo Defends Business Against Property Damage Claim

Attorney Solo recently secured a favorable legal outcome for a commercial business client facing a lawsuit related to alleged property damage. Attorney Solo successfully represented the business at a ...

Attorney Draskovic Obtains Favorable Decision in Tax Assessment Appeal Saving Over $240,000 for the Property Owner

Attorney Draskovic recently achieved a highly favorable outcome in a tax assessment appeal, securing a $6,077,744 reduction in the assessed value of a property initially valued at $10,783,844. This re...

Attorney Solo and Olon recently had several lawsuits dismissed in favor of their clients

Attorney Solo recently had several lawsuits dismissed in favor of her clients with the assistance of Attorney Olon. Those matters involved insurance defense litigation, wherein she represented insured...

Attorneys Schumacher and Venesky Win Defense Verdict in Erie County Premises Liability Case

Attorneys Schumacher and Venesky recently secured a defense verdict in a premises liability case in the Erie County Court of Common Pleas.

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Testimonials

The attorneys and staff at MacDonald, Illig are proactive, effective and responsive. I always have the highest degree of confidence that our insureds are in the best hands possible when a case is assigned to MIJB. I have direct access to the staff and receive immediate return calls and emails.