Partner in the Tax and the Estate, Trusts, and Wills Practice Groups. Practice emphasizes tax and estate planning for family and closely-held businesses, including income, gift and estate tax planning and planning using corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other unincorporated entities. Graduated from Columbia Law School in 1983 and served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable William Doyle of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Judicial District. Before attending law school, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and worked in industry as a civil engineer. Early experience with and knowledge of LLCs led to engagement as counsel for the limited liability company comprised of regional and national telecommunications companies, including local exchange, long distance and wireless carriers, in connection with local number portability and pooling efforts within the United States. Goal is to serve as his clients’ counselor, providing innovative, well-reasoned and timely legal advice, tempered with a practical appreciation for business realities and family dynamics.Specialties: Tax, partnerships, LLCs, estate planning (wills and trusts), probate representation, and business succession planning
Listed skills include Estate Planning, Tax, Trusts, Llc, and 4 others.