John Pietrzak joined Reager & Adler in 2005. His prior experience includes six years as a trial attorney for the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. John’s desire to enter private practice, particularly in the Litigation area, made Reager & Adler an excellent fit.

John’s experience in Liquor Law has allowed him to build a niche practice within the Litigation group. He is one of the few practicing attorneys in the Central Pennsylvania area with hands-on experience on both sides—regulatory and consumer—of liquor law issues. John has represented Liquor Licensees in enforcement proceedings before the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and has also counseled tavern and club owners on the ramifications of Liquor Law statutes. John’s experience dovetails with the Commercial Real Estate practice area in matters involving the purchase and sale of businesses and liquor licenses, as well as matters that deal with drafting, negotiating, and enforcing commercial lease agreements.

In addition to liquor law, John focuses on the areas of Commercial and Construction Litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, and owners in disputes involving delays and disruptions, payment and change order disputes, mechanics’ liens, and contract negotiations.

Education
Duquesne University, BA; Shippensburg University, MS; Widener University School of Law, JD; Temple University School of Law, LLM in Trial Advocacy

Areas of Emphasis
Commercial, Construction, and Civil Litigation; Construction Law; Administrative Law and Contracts; Personal Injury; Pennsylvania Liquor Law

Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania; United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Professional Activities
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association; Member, Dauphin County Bar Association; Member, Cumberland County Bar Association; Member, James S. Bowman American Inn of Court; Arbitrator, Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas; Committee Member, Keystone Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors; Member, American Subcontractors’ Association

Public Service Activities
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, 1997-1999; Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, 1999-2005; Pennsylvania National Guard, 1987-1992; Greater Harrisburg Habitat for Humanity

Publications and Presentations
Frequent contributor, Associated Builders and Contractors “Ask an Attorney” column; frequent presenter at seminars related to the construction industry; Pennsylvania Bar Institute seminar on alcoholic beverage law; seminars on AIA Contracts, 2007, 2008; Mechanics Liens, 2009; Liquidated Damages, 2008, 2009; Author of numerous articles: “Mechanics Lien Law Update,” “Change Orders,” “E-Discover in Civil Litigation,” “Challenging Liquidated Damages,” “Meaning of Statutory Employer,” “Difference between Unjust Enrichment and Quantum Merit Claims,” “Owner Controlled Insurance Programs,” “Tips on Negotiating Contracts”