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AnnaMarie Lynn Mitchell
Delray Beach, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
University of Florida and St. Thomas University School of Law
Ms. Mitchell graduated from Florida State University with a major in History and Economics. Upon graduation, Ms. Mitchell was hired by the premier South Florida personal injury law firm of Bogani & Robes, PLLC. Witnessing quality legal service promoting justice, and bettering the lives of their clients, she decided to attend law school at St. Thomas University School of Law.
As a merit scholarship recipient, Ms. Mitchell excelled academically earning placement on the Dean’s List every semester, named Articles Editor of Law Review, and participated in Moot Court as both a competitor and coach. Ms. Mitchell was site coordinator for the...
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Matthew J. Sherman
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Attorney
(866) 282-9333
150 East Palmetto Park Road, Suite 800
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free ConsultationTax and Bankruptcy
Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida Levin College of Law
Matthew Sherman specializes in both civil and criminal tax controversies and serve as the Tax Workout Group firm’s practice group leader for all tax-bankruptcy matters. He handles both Federal and state tax matters involving individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and trusts and estates.
In the tax controversy arena, Mr. Sherman has considerable knowledge and insight handling complex civil tax examinations, administrative appeals, and tax collection matters. His tax practice includes a wide array of dispute types involving income taxes, sales and use taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes and property taxes. He thinks of himself as a...
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Richard Sam Lehman
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Tax, Estate Planning and International
Georgetown University Law Center
Richard S. Lehman, Esq., a graduate of Georgetown Law School and obtained his Master’s degree in taxation from New York University. He has served as a law clerk to the Honorable William M. Fay, U.S. Tax Court and as Senior Attorney of the Interpretative Division in the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington D.C., the IRS’s internal law firm. Mr. Lehman has been practicing in South Florida for nearly 50 years. During his career his tax practice has caused him to be involved in an extremely wide array of commercial transactions involving an international and domestic...
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Kevin Andrew Pollock
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
New York University School of Law and Tulane University School of Law
Kevin A. Pollock is the managing member of The Pollock Firm LLC, a boutique law firm that focuses on Wills, Trusts & Estates. The Pollock Firm LLC has offices near Princeton, New Jersey and Boca Raton, Florida.
As head of the firm's estate planning department, Kevin has broad experience helping clients with business succession planning, special needs trusts, tax planning, asset protection planning, probate minimization strategies, and charitable giving.
Kevin graduated from Rutgers College, with a B.A. in History and a minor in Japanese. He was the recipient of the Henry Rutgers Research Scholarship and a member...
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Brian J. Cohen
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Since 2000, more than 25,000 people have come to The Cohen Law Firm seeking a fresh start. Whether it’s for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, attorney Brian J. Cohen has used his vast experience and exceptional knowledge of the bankruptcy laws to assist them in getting a fresh financial start. In fact, since he began almost 25 years ago, Brian has filed more bankruptcy cases than any other attorney located in Palm Beach County.
Brian J. Cohen and the staff at The Cohen Law Firm will handle your case from start to finish. Bankruptcy is ALL WE DO. Our...
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David Neufeld
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Tax, Estate Planning and Probate
New York University School of Law and New York Law School
David S. Neufeld has practiced law for over 40 years, advising individuals on sophisticated wealth planning (encompassing income tax, estate tax, state residency tax planning, asset protection, and the legal aspects of insurance and investment planning) and fiduciary due diligence. He also advises insurance and wealth management institutions on programs, including “private placement life insurance” and captive insurance companies, that deliver to their clients cost-efficient risk mitigation along with tax-efficient investment opportunities. In addition, David is highly sought after to consult with taxpayers and their legal and accounting advisors on “aggressive tax planning gone bad,” including Form 8886 filings...
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Salvatore A. Polidoro
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationTax and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Salvatore Polidoro regularly represents individuals in a wide variety of complex tax and estate planning matters. He focuses his practice primarily on probate, trust administration and estate planning for individuals and their families, and also counsels individuals on tax controversies such as complex tax litigation and resolution disputes.
Prior to working at Ward Damon, Mr. Polidoro represented and advised clients in a broad spectrum of tax and estate matters including debt collection with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR). He has advised international clients on reporting requirements and other compliance matters.
Mr. Polidoro received both...
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Charles Donald Rubin
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
University of Miami
Charles (Chuck) Rubin, a board certified tax attorney, is managing partner of Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher PA, a tax, trusts and estates, and business boutique law firm situated in Boca Raton, Florida. He is a former adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law. Chuck has published numerous treatises, manuals, and articles, including two BNA Tax Management portfolios, and articles in Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal, and Tax Notes. He also authorizes a popular tax blog at www.RubinonTax.blogspot.com, and speaks regularly at professional meetings and conferences.
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Neil I. Rumbak
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(954) 944-3929
7000 W. Palmetto Park Road
Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Tax, Business and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and University of Florida
Neil I. Rumbak was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 1987, Neil relocated with his family to Memphis, Tennessee, and, in 1992, to Tampa, Florida. Neil left Tampa in 1999 to attend college and law school in Gainesville, Florida, and in Miami, Florida. He now lives in Pompano Beach, Florida (located in Broward County near Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton), where he is an attorney at his law firm, Rumbak Law, P.A.
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Adam Lusthaus
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(561) 430-5708
370 Camino Gardens Boulevard
Suite 343
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
Adam Lusthaus graduated from Dartmouth College in 2003 and went on to receive his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2006, where he served as an editor of the American Criminal Law Review. After working at a large law firm for several years, Adam returned to school and earned his Masters of Legal Letters (LL.M) in Estate Planning from the University Of Miami School of Law. Adam is admitted to practice in both Florida and New York, as well the U.S. Tax Court.
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Sean M. Lebowitz
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Attorney
Sean Lebowitz practices exclusively in the areas of probate, trust and guardianship litigation, and administers estates, trusts and guardianships. He has extensive experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in various estate and trust disputes.
Sean received his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was the Executive Student Works Editor for the Journal of Law & Public Policy, served as a Teacher’s Assistant for Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy, and earned a Mediation Certificate. Sean received his B.A. in political science, minor in economics, from Binghamton University (SUNY), with highest honors, where he graduated Phi...
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Vladislav Grant
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
1498 SW 5th ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tax
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Seth Ellis
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
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Chad Silver
West Palm Beach, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(855) 900-1040
777 South Flagler Drive
West Tower - Suite 800
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free ConsultationTax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
NEGOTIATED ONE OF THE LARGEST TAX SETTLEMENTS. Attorney Silver in US V. Briley et al., (case number 6:22-cv-00204, in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas) negotiated one of the largest Tax Settlements in the Country. Attorney Silver settled a $53,000,000 Million Dollar Tax liability for $7,500,000 Million Dollars. Saving the Clients and Corporation over $45,000,000 Million Dollars.
Silver Tax Group has a deep understanding of Complex Collection Matters, Automated Under Reporting (AUR) assessments, Unfiled Tax Returns, IRS Substitute for Returns (SFR), Tax Court litigation, Audit Defense, Criminal Tax Defense, Crypto, and recently ERC Advanced Employee Retention...
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Michael K. Miller
Palm Beach, FL Tax Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
University of Virginia
A former graduate-level professor, Michael Miller has over twenty years of experience representing clients with tax and corporate law related matters. He has "field" experience having worked as a Revenue Agent for the IRS, which has given him valuable experience. If you are in need of assistance with tax resolution, IRS audits, tax liens, or any other tax or corporate law related matter, contact Michael Miller today.
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Stephen W Wiener
West Palm Beach, FL Tax Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Dickinson School of Law
Stephen Wiener concentrates his practice in business, corporate and LLC Tax law and estate planning and administration matters. His business clients include a variety of manufacturers and technology related companies. Steve advises on federal and state taxation and general business issues as well as having experience in bank and loan negotiation and documentation. Estate planning and administration is provided for a range of clients from sophisticated estate plans for the high net worth individuals to simple wills.
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Mr. Gerald J Donnini II
Fort Lauderdale, FL Tax Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Tax and Estate Planning
New York Law School and Nova Southeastern University
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Anita Nguyen
West Palm Beach, FL Tax Law Attorney
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Thomas Cooley Law School
I am a local lawyer in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an office located in Singer Island, which is known for its beautiful diving spots. My focus is on Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts, where I assist clients in evaluating their family and estate circumstances to develop strategies for minimizing estate taxes, avoiding probate, safeguarding assets from creditors, and protecting beneficiaries from Medicaid.
There are various kinds of trusts available. Determining the most suitable trust for your particular family situation can be discussed during our consultation and together we will identify the optimal solution for your needs.
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Phillip B. Rarick
Weston, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Attorney Phil Rarick has 30 years of experience in both private and public legal work. Mr. Rarick concentrates in the fields of estate planning (wills and trusts), asset protection, probate, and business law. Integrated asset protection with an estate plan designed to protect wealth and secure tax advantages are a primary focus of his practice.
Mr. Rarick is an active member of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar Association. He is the primary writer and editor for the Miami Trusts & Probate Alert newsletter and...
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A. Brian Phillips
Boca Raton, FL Tax Law Attorney
(866) 282-9333
150 East Palmetto Park Road
Suite 800
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free ConsultationTax, Bankruptcy and White Collar Crime
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Tennessee College of Law
As a former Assistant United States Attorney and U.S. Department of Justice Trial Attorney (Tax Division), Mr. Phillips has substantial experience, training, and resources for handling complex, high-impact civil tax controversy and criminal tax defense litigation cases. While serving as a United States Department of Justice Trial Attorney in the Tax Division (Honors Program) and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida, Mr. Phillips handled numerous civil and criminal tax matters and served as the lead Asset Forfeiture attorney in the Orlando office of the United States Attorney where he also prosecuted a large...
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Beatrice Bianchi Fasani
Miami Beach, FL Tax Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Beatrice Bianchi Fasani is a Florida licensed attorney and the founding member of the firm. She currently focuses her practice on inbound and outbound tax planning, pre-immigration tax planning, estate planning, real property transactions and corporate law.
Ms. Bianchi Fasani has extensive experience advising high-net-worth families and closely held businesses investing in the U.S. real estate market, on U.S. and international wealth planning matters, as well as income, estate, and gift tax planning.
As a US corporate attorney, Ms. Bianchi Fasani has experience in mergers and acquisition including creating U.S. and foreign entities and advising international and domestic companies on multi-million...
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Stephen Stallings
Miami, FL Tax Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Tax, Health Care, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Stephen S. Stallings is an experienced trial lawyer with over two decades of public and private experience providing counsel in False Claims Act/qui tam matters, white collar defense, commercial and securities litigation, FCPA, corporate compliance and internal investigations. He frequently serves as lead trial counsel in complex federal cases.
Mr. Stallings served for over seven years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he prosecuted fraud and public corruption matters through investigation, indictment, trial and appeal in the U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Southern District of Florida in Miami and the Western District of...
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Jay R. Beskin
Fort Lauderdale - Dania, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(954) 929-1899
213 E Sheridan St.
Suite 3
Fort Lauderdale - Dania, FL 33004
Tax, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Washington University in St. Louis
Since 1979, Jay has concentrated his practice in estate planning, IRS tax controversies, trust administration, corporate and commercial law, probate and real estate law. In addition, Jay has extensive experience in local governmental matters and also represents condominium associations and property owner associations in their governance and property matters Jay works with individuals and business owners to ensure cost effective transfer of family wealth to desired beneficiaries, including charities, with minimal estate and gift taxes. Jay also represents emerging and mature businesses in most aspects of corporate law, including employee, shareholder and partnership agreements, financing and leasing agreements, mergers and...
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Seth Daniel Lubin
Weston, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
Seth D. Lubin, Esq. is a seasoned attorney with over 34 years of legal experience, specializing in property tax appeals, corporate law, and data privacy and security. He is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Office of Seth D. Lubin, P.A., located in Weston, Florida. Seth represents high-value residential and commercial property owners in ad valorem tax assessment litigation, helping clients reduce property tax burdens across Florida and the U.S. His deep understanding of property tax law extends to exemptions, portability, special classifications like the Greenbelt Law, and complex assessment procedures.
Seth is also certified in data privacy and...
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Alvaro Augusto Acevedo
MIAMI, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown University Law Center and Nova Southeastern University
Alvaro Acevedo “Al” is a tax and international law attorney, certified public accountant, and enrolled agent. The only one in Florida. He focuses in representing business entities and individuals in all domestic and international tax matters. Al provides, structuring, consulting, representation, asset protection, corporate administration and litigation services. Al is the only tax attorney in Florida that is federally licensed to represent before the I.R.S., the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. Court of International Trade in all 50 states and D.C.. He is also certified as a Tax Resolution Specialist and is a fellow of the National Tax Practice...
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David J. Joffe
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Tax Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Tax, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
Criminal Defense Lawyer defending clients in Federal and State courts throughout Florida and the United States. Attorney David J. Joffe is rated in the top 5% of all US attorneys and is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale. Over 28 years criminal trial, appellate, and post conviction work in Federal and State criminal courts.
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Bart H. Chepenik
North Miami, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Tax, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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David Michael Garvin
Miami, FL Tax Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Criminal Tax Defense Specialist - Board Certified Tax lawyer - LLM in Taxation - also CPA - Jury Trial Results include: U.S. v. Julio Robaina (Not Guilty all Counts); U.S. v. Helio Castroneves (Not Guilty all Counts); U.S. v. J. Armadoros (Not Guilty all Counts); U.S. v. Terry Elliott (Not Guilty all Counts); U.S. v. John Miller (Not Guilty all Counts); and others. Practice concentrates on Federal Tax and Economic Crimes defense. Truly remarkable record of trial results. Recognized by Superlawyers, Martindale Hubbell, and others. Winner of Daily Business Review "Most Effective Lawyer" award in criminal law for 2014.
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Richard Alyn Schurr
Coral Gables, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Tax, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and Whittier Law School
Richard A Schurr is an attorney with 23 years of experience in family law, business, and civil litigation. Mr. Schurr also has experience as a forensic accounting, holds a Masters of Law Degree in Taxation, and is a Certified Financial Planner. He is a Harvard trained mediator and negotiator and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. He is a SuperLawyer, is rated AV Preeminent (highest rating) by Martindale Hubbell, and is on Florida Trend Magazine's list of Legal Elite for 2018.
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Robert Boyers,
Coral Gables, FL Tax Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(800) 545-9100
2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Penthouse 1120
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free ConsultationTax, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Emory University School of Law
“Achieving substantial compensation for our seriously injured clients in a way that dramatically improves the quality of their lives is the most satisfying thing about the work that we do.” Robert B. Boyers
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Charles J. Zimmerer
Miami, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
I was born in Maryland and moved to Florida in 1996. I attended Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton and UF in Gainesville. I am married and have a son. My wife is from Barranquilla and is able to communicate with clients in Spanish.
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Ari Good
Miami, FL Tax Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Tax
University of Florida and DePaul College of Law
Delivering value for your legal dollars is my obsession. I want my clients always to feel that they have paid for smart, experienced advice and outstanding service. I view my fees as an investment, not an expense, and I want to see you get a return on that investment. This can be in the form of significant tax savings, a reduction in your liabilities and advancement in your career as a businessperson or entertainer.
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Raymond Haselman
Davie, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Collections, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
Tax attorney for all areas of taxpayer representation- civil or criminal. Family law and domestic violence representation also available. Member of the United States Tax Court Series 7 Licensed MBA Former Police Sergeant with on the street domestic violence experience
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Howard Jay Wiener
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tax Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
(561) 287-7068
4500 PGA Boulevard
Suite 301A
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Tax and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and Capital University
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Bradford M. Cohen
Fort Lauderdale, FL Tax Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.
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Charles Murphy Cray Jr.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tax Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
C. Murphy Cray, Esq. is an estate planning attorney with Doane & Doane, P.A., located in North Palm Beach, FL. Mr. Cray previously practiced in several boutique estate planning firms in Palm Beach and Martin County. He is experienced in estate planning, trust and estate administration, guardianship, tax planning, business succession planning, probate litigation, and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court and has represented clients with unique estate and gift tax issues before the Internal Revenue Service.
Mr. Cray is an active member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, where he serves...
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Leisy Jimenez
Miami, FL Tax Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Tax, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Leysi Jimenez practices in the areas of Immigration, Family Law, Foreclosure, and Criminal Justice. Ms. Jimenez obtained a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Criminal Justice at the Florida International University, and also a Juris Doctor Cum Laude at the Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. She has been representing clients at mediation, temporary hearings, and trials. Ms. Jimenez has also managed and prepared cases, attended court hearings, and drafted motions to reopen cases. She speaks fluent Spanish.
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Jeffrey Howard Skatoff
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tax Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Estate Planning and Probate
Georgetown University Law Center and Washington University School of Law
Florida probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. Florida probate, trust and guardianship administration. Estate planning and tax. Handle matters throughout the estate of Florida.
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Kevin Christopher Gleason
Hollywood, FL Tax Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Business
Villanova University School of Law
A finance professor at Cornell first interested Kevin in bankruptcy law by relating the professor’s experiences under the Bankruptcy Act of 1898. At Villanova University School of Law, Kevin assisted a professor for two years updating an early treatise on the then-new Bankruptcy Code of 1978. Just out of law school, two bankruptcy judges in Newark, NJ hired Kevin as a shared law clerk. Thereafter Kevin has practiced in boutique firms, a large firm, as a solo practitioner, and currently practices with Patricia Gleason, whom he met in bankruptcy court during her internship with Chief Bankruptcy Judge...