Opportunity Zones

Photo Courtesy of Syracuse Post-Standard/Syracuse.com Linking tax policy and economic development, the federal Opportunity Zones program offers federal income tax deferral and tax reduction to encourage equity investment of capital gains in designated low-income census tracts. The investments will facilitate increased business activity and economic revitalization. Bousquet Holstein has a long history advising investors, developers, Read More »

Julia J. Martin

When people and businesses are facing an overwhelming legal issue, trying to navigate the often-murky waters of the law – any law – is a daunting proposition.  To get peace of mind, and get clear, direct answers from an experienced legal professional, people seek Julia Martin’s counsel for sound guidance, knowledgeable counsel, and the reassurance Read More »

Susan R. Katzoff

Sue currently serves as the Corporation Counsel to the City of Syracuse (the "City") providing counsel on all matters of municipal law including negotiating contracts, assisting with property disposal, managing claims and litigation, governance and compliance issues and working with executive directors and boards on day-to-day issues. In addition, Sue has extensive experience with and Read More »

Jean S. Everett

For more than 30 years, Jean has devoted her legal career to representing borrowers, developers, lenders and issuers in financing transactions.  Most recently, she has focused on the federal tax analysis relating to tax-exempt bonds including financing and refinancing transactions involving healthcare, educational and cultural facilities owned by 501(c)(3) organizations; single family housing revenue bonds; Read More »

Bousquet Holstein and CenterState CEO Present: How Final Regulations Enhance Opportunity Zone Program Incentives

Bousquet Holstein attorneys Susan R. Katzoff, Jean S. Everett, and Julia J. Martin will join representatives from CenterState CEO to discuss the recently published final regulations for the Federal Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, benefits to investors, the types of eligible projects, as well as how to maximize the program’s benefits for your business. CenterState CEO will also present the Read More »