Ronald L. Hershner

Ronald L. Hershner brings more than four decades of legal experience advising clients on complex business and real estate matters. His work centers on guiding lenders, investors, and business owners through transactions that demand careful planning, clear structure, and dependable execution. He is known for steady judgment and practical legal solutions.

Ronald built a strong academic foundation through progressive legal study. He earned a B.A. from Dickinson College. He later completed a J.D. at The Dickinson School of Law. Continuing his education, he obtained an LL.M. in Taxation from The Dickinson School of Law, strengthening his focus on tax-sensitive business planning.

Ronald concentrates his practice on business and corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, estate and business planning, and commercial real estate. He advises clients on entity formation, reorganization, and dissolution while supporting transactions that involve acquisitions, leasing, financing, and long-term operational goals across varied industries.

Ronald regularly represents both lenders and borrowers in financing matters. His experience includes commercial real estate loans, construction financing, asset-based lending, and credit accommodations. He also assists investors with purchasing, selling, and structuring real estate interests, ensuring transactions align with financial objectives and regulatory requirements.

Ronald has handled notable transactions involving assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, waste management and recycling operations, and public utility infrastructure. His work includes the redevelopment of historic properties using conventional and historic tax credit financing, along with complex acquisitions involving water and wastewater facilities.

Ronald has earned professional recognition for his influence and leadership. The Central Penn Business Journal named him to its Power 30 for Law list from 2021 to 2023. He was also included on the Central Penn Business Journal “Power 100” list from 2021 through 2025 for regional impact.

Ronald L. Hershner is valued for his ability to translate legal complexity into clear guidance that supports sound decision-making. Through thoughtful counsel and careful transaction management, he continues helping clients protect assets, plan for growth, and complete high-value deals with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Saxton & Stump
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, York County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• The Dickinson School of Law
  LLM in Taxation
• The Dickinson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dickinson College
  Bachelor of Arts

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