Michael E. Peters, Esq. Speaks at 2021 PSTCA Convention
Michael E. Peters, Esq., a Shareholder at Eastburn and Gray, delivered remarks to the Pennsylvania State Tax Collectors’ Association’s (PSTCA) Annual Conference on October 15, 2021. This year’s conference was held in person in Harrisburg. Mr. Peters’ remarks addressed current issues facing tax collectors throughout the Commonwealth, and he provided an update on pending tax collector lawsuits.
Mr. Peters serves as general counsel to the PSTCA and frequently advises the association’s members on matters relating to real estate tax collection. In addition to his efforts litigating cases on behalf of tax collectors across the Commonwealth, Mr. Peters represents municipalities in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, as well as private commercial and residential clients before zoning hearing boards and municipal governing bodies in land development and zoning matters. He has appeared in courts of common pleas throughout the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Court in land use and municipal law litigation and appeals. Mr. Peters is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and The George Washington University Law School.
The purpose of the PSTCA is to work towards the goal of better communication between the taxpayer, tax collector and all elected officials of the State of Pennsylvania. The PSTA unites collectors of real estate and all other taxes; provides a means for dissemination of information and education on assessment and tax collecting practices; engages in publishing constructive reports; and cooperates with others interested in assessments and taxation. To learn more about the PSTCA, please visit their website, www.pstca.org.