Michael Werner

Shareholder
D: (412) 227-0270
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E: mwerner@smgglaw.com
Michael Werner

Michael I. Werner is a Shareholder at Strassburger Mckenna Gutnick & Gefsky. For more than 20 years, Michael has represented individuals and small businesses throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. His practice focuses on estate planning/administration, general business matters, and nearly all facets of real estate law.

Michael has developed a large property assessment appeal practice, and every year he successfully reduces hundreds of residential and commercial property owners’ tax burdens. He has served as an arbitrator on Allegheny County’s Special Landlord/Tenant Arbitration Panel since 2005, presiding over and adjudicating landlord/tenant hearings. Michael also has experience advising a venture capital fund on legal matters and business strategy.

Michael serves as a board member for the Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh and for PennFuture.

Speaking Engagements

  • “Allegheny County Tax Assessment Appeals,” Allegheny County Bar Association School and Municipal Law Section, CLE Webinar, April 23, 2026

Professional Affiliations

  •  Allegheny County Bar Association
  •  American Bar Association
  •  Pennsylvania Bar Association

Community Activities

  • Pro Bono Landlord Tenant Mediator for Allegheny County’s Court of Common Pleas
  • Board Member, Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh
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