What to do When Facing a Tax Problem

When a tax problem arises it is not uncommon to become overwhelmed and sometimes even paralyzed by the situation.  No doubt, much of the anxiety is due to the uncertainty of whether the problem can be solved and how to go about doing so.  Over the past few years there has been a proliferation of Read More »

Natalie P. Hempson-Elliott

Natalie P. Hempson-Elliott has over ten years of experience representing clients in various business, real estate, and public finance transactions. Natalie has served and advised clients in matters relating to real estate development, commercial lending and financing, leasing, and the acquisition and sale of real property interests. In particular she has significant experience representing not-for-profit Read More »

Income Tax Problems

Our Tax Controversy attorneys have helped sort out a range of issues associated with federal and state income tax obligations including: Filing IssuesRemoval of penaltiesAuditsAppeals and litigation after auditCollection issues (liens, levies, payment plans, settlement offers) Read More »

Sales Tax Problems

Our Tax Controversy attorneys have helped sort out a range of issues associated with New York State sales tax issues, including: Audits/AppealsRemoval of penaltiesPersonal liability of owners and officersCollection issues (liens, levies, payment plans) Read More »

Payroll Tax Problems

Our Tax Controversy attorneys have helped sort out a range of issues associated with federal and state payroll tax obligations including: Filing issuesAudits/AppealsRemoval of penaltiesMissed payments or late paymentsPersonal liability of owners and officersCollection issues (liens, levies, payment plans) Read More »

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group brings extensive experience and an interdisciplinary approach to this area of law. Our attorneys have handled all types of transactions, including stock and asset sales and purchases, business mergers and combinations, and business separations. We assist clients with every aspect of a business acquisition and sale transaction. Our attorneys Read More »

Estate Administration

We work with individuals and families to administer the estates of deceased family members. The process ordinarily begins with either the probate of the will, if a will has been executed, or if not, the filing of a petition for appointment of an administrator. Our relationship with the client, however, begins earlier. We work with Read More »

Banking and Financial Institutions

The legal needs of banks and other financial institutions are varied and draw upon the experience of our attorneys throughout the firm. We serve as general counsel as well as special transactional counsel on many lending matters. Lender liability issues are addressed through our Litigation Practice Group in association with professionals in the Banking and Financial Institutions Practice Group. 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 »

Professional Practices

Licensed professionals often require assistance with protecting the integrity of their practice. Our Professional Practices Practice Group has over forty years of specialized experience with New York State’s licensure and regulation of professionals. We have significant business expertise as well as in-depth knowledge of the relevant statutes, case law and applicable regulations that pertain to Read More »