Ryan Gonder

Profile

Ryan Gonder is an accomplished tax and public finance attorney who advises businesses, individual taxpayers, and public sector entities on complex tax and finance matters. His work includes state and local tax litigation, public finance counsel, and regulatory guidance for governmental bodies.

Ryan represents businesses and large corporations, taxpayers, property owners, financial institutions, and governmental entities in tax appeals, related litigation, and a broad range of tax and compliance matters. He has defended and resolved tax sale disputes, identified millions of dollars in tax overpayments through due diligence reviews, pursued refunds for clients, and assisted in developing and litigating a multimillion‑dollar tax assessment appeal.

Ryan’s practice also includes extensive work under the Pennsylvania State Tax Code, the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) Act, and the Real Estate Tax Sale Law. He advises clients on tax exemptions, abatements, assessments, and enforcement matters, and regularly represents property owners, taxing authorities, and investors in proceedings involving delinquent taxes, tax claims, and judicial and upset tax sales.

Beyond his tax work, Ryan plays a hands‑on role in municipal governance and administration. He serves as solicitor and special counsel for several local governments, drawing on his experience as a former School Board Director and Finance Committee Chair for the Central Dauphin School District. In these roles, he provides formal legal opinions, advises on the relevant local and municipal codes, and oversees the drafting and adoption of ordinances and resolutions. He also advises municipal officials on the Right‑to‑Know Law and election law, reviews shared‑service agreements and contracts, and provides legal guidance during public meetings.

Before entering the legal profession, Ryan served for more than five years as a Department of the Army civilian supporting foreign military sales for aviation and national security programs, working as a Logistics Management Specialist and Central Case Manager with the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command. This experience provided him with a strong understanding of government finance, operations, and regulatory systems.

Ryan is also a frequent speaker and writer on topics including the latest Pennsylvania tax updates, county assessment issues, and emerging issues affecting governmental entities. He regularly presents on state and federal tax developments and contributes to firm committees focused on technology, process improvement, and professional development.