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Thomas A. Coughlin, Attorney and Counselor at Law Attorney
Estate planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts, Probate, Federal Estate and Gift Taxation, Federal Tax Controversies, Estate Planning for...
Phone:202-828-4968
Web:http://www.thomasacoughlin.com
Address: 1776 K Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006
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Law Firm:Law Offices of Thomas A. Coughlin
Lawyer:Thomas A. Coughlin
Phone:202-828-4968
Fax:202-828-9131
Lawyer Title:Attorney and Counselor at Law
Practice Areas:Estate planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts, Probate, Federal Estate and Gift Taxation, Federal Tax Controversies, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Living Trusts, Retirement Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Administration, Trust Planning, Wealth Preservation
Bio:Practice concentrated in trusts and estates, with emphasis on trust planning and administration and related business, charitable and tax planning. Formerly, partner, Boasberg & Norton (1985 - 1992), representing small real estate developers and investors structuring historic rehabilitation tax credit projects, conservation easement donations, National Park Service historic certification appeals, tax controversies involving conservation easement valuations, assistance to individuals, families and non-profits involved in historic preservation and land conservation using voluntary, tax-advantaged planning. Estate planning for owners of significant family properties. National Trust for Historic Preservation (Office of General Counsel. Chief Counsel, Real Estate (1976- 1977); Assistant General Counsel, Tax and Real Estate (1977-1985). Provided legal services to the Trust's Office of Historic Properties and its Development Office in connection with real estate, cash and personal property donations for museum use and resale; advice to nonprofit member organizations around the country, tax and legislative support to the Office of Policy Development and Research. Provided legislative representation in connection with tax incentives for easements and other qualified conservation contributions contained in the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, the historic rehabilitation tax credits in the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 and the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of
Admitted:1970, Massachusetts; 1979, District of Columbia; 1987, U.S. Tax Court; 1991, Maryland; 1993, Virginia;
College:Hiram College; Brandeis University, B.A., 1967
Law School:Boston College Law School, J.D., 1970
Membership:American Bar Association: Member, Sections of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law (Former Chair, Committee on Historic Preservation and Land Conservation); District of Columbia Bar: Member, Section of Taxation (Committee on Estate and Gift Taxation) and Probate and Trust Law Section; Virginia Bar: Member, Trusts and Estates Section; Maryland Bar; Massachusetts Bar (Inactive); Member Washington, DC Estate Planning Council (Editor of Newsletter 1996 to 2004; Board of Directors, 1996 to 2004; Secretary 2002; Treasurer 2004).
Web:http://www.thomasacoughlin.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Thomas A. Coughlin, graduated from Hiram College; Brandeis University, B.A., 1967 Boston College Law School, J.D., 1970, is now employed by Law Offices of Thomas A. Coughlin at 1776 K Street, N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006.

While being a member of American Bar Association: Member, Sections of Taxation and Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law (Former Chair, Committee on Historic Preservation and Land Conservation); District of Columbia Bar: Member, Section of Taxation (Committee on Estate and Gift Taxation) and Probate and Trust Law Section; Virginia Bar: Member, Trusts and Estates Section; Maryland Bar; Massachusetts Bar (Inactive); Member Washington, DC Estate Planning Council (Editor of Newsletter 1996 to 2004; Board of Directors, 1996 to 2004; Secretary 2002; Treasurer 2004)., Thomas A. Coughlin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Thomas A. Coughlin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Thomas A. Coughlin offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Thomas A. Coughlin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Thomas A. Coughlin's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Thomas A. Coughlin has been admitted in 1970, Massachusetts; 1979, District of Columbia; 1987, U.S. Tax Court; 1991, Maryland; 1993, Virginia;. His or her practice areas include Estate planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts, Probate, Federal Estate and Gift Taxation, Federal Tax Controversies, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Living Trusts, Retirement Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Administration, Trust Planning, Wealth Preservation.

Thomas A. Coughlin's college and law school education includes Hiram College; Brandeis University, B.A., 1967, Boston College Law School, J.D., 1970. Other biographical background includes Practice concentrated in trusts and estates, with emphasis on trust planning and administration and related business, charitable and tax planning. Formerly, partner, Boasberg & Norton (1985 - 1992), representing small real estate developers and investors structuring historic rehabilitation tax credit projects, conservation easement donations, National Park Service historic certification appeals, tax controversies involving conservation easement valuations, assistance to individuals, families and non-profits involved in historic preservation and land conservation using voluntary, tax-advantaged planning. Estate planning for owners of significant family properties. National Trust for Historic Preservation (Office of General Counsel. Chief Counsel, Real Estate (1976- 1977); Assistant General Counsel, Tax and Real Estate (1977-1985). Provided legal services to the Trust's Office of Historic Properties and its Development Office in connection with real estate, cash and personal property donations for museum use and resale; advice to nonprofit member organizations around the country, tax and legislative support to the Office of Policy Development and Research. Provided legislative representation in connection with tax incentives for easements and other qualified conservation contributions contained in the Tax Treatment Extension Act of 1980, the historic rehabilitation tax credits in the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 and the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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