Taxation

We provide tax advice and representation in disputes involving taxation to corporations, individuals, partnerships, homeowners' associations, and families in the following areas:

• Structuring partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, business trusts and other business entities
• Structuring merger, acquisition and divestiture and restructuring transactions
• Structuring tax-free reorganizations (including spin-offs) and taxable mergers and acquisitions for corporate clients
• Advising clients with respect to real estate acquisitions, financing, and restructuring related workout transactions
• Advising clients regarding tax issues involved with private placements of equity, debt and hybrid securities
• Structuring real estate investment trusts and advising clients concerning REIT-related tax issues
• State and local tax incentive programs
• Tax planning for individuals in connection with business and personal transactions
• Advising clients concerning state and local tax issues
• Representing clients in tax controversies including:
  • Tax examinations
  • Protests before the I.R.S. Appeals Office
  • Litigation in Federal Court