Sherrard, German, and Kelly, P.C.
Peter Y. Herchenroether
Peter Y. Herchenroether
Shareholder and Director
28th Floor, Two PNC Plaza
620 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
pyh@sgkpc.com

Phone: 412-258-6717
Fax: 412-261-6221

Mr. Herchenroether is a Shareholder and Director of the firm and is the Chairman of the firm's Estates and Trusts Services Group. Mr. Herchenroether's practice focuses on personal estate planning and estate administration. He is counsel to several non-profit charitable organizations and represents clients involved in real estate and tax matters. He has handled cases for appeal in both federal and Pennsylvania courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Areas of Law/Focus

  • Personal Estate Planning
  • Estate Administration

Education

  • J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law, 1979
  • B.A., Westminster College, 1976
    Summa Cum Laude
  • University of Miami Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning

Professional & Community Activities

  • Member, Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member, Probate and Trust Section Council, Allegheny County Bar Association (2004-2007)
  • Lecturer/Instructor for various continuing legal education programs of Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Allegheny County Bar Association and the National Business Institute
  • Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys
  • Trustee, Westminster College
  • Former Director, Avonworth School District (1989-1999)

Bar Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1979