Lawyer Scott D. Shimick, graduated from University of Florida, Class of 1991, B.A. Loyola University, Class of 1999, J.D., , University of Florida Levin College of Law, Class of 2001, LL.M., is now employed by Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP at One Commerce Plaza Albany, NY 12260.

While being a member of American Bar Association Tax Section., Scott D. Shimick is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Scott D. Shimick as your lawyer, you should consider whether Scott D. Shimick 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 Scott D. Shimick has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Scott D. Shimick's office is located at Albany, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Scott D. Shimick has been admitted in 2002, New York; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. District Courts - Western District of New York;. His or her practice areas include Federal and State Taxation, Tax Planning, Tax Controversy.

Scott D. Shimick's college and law school education includes University of Florida, Class of 1991, B.A., Loyola University, Class of 1999, J.D., , University of Florida Levin College of Law, Class of 2001, LL.M.. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: Matter of Jefferson Pub., Inc., DTA No. 823440. | AV Preeminent | Scott D. Shimick joined Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP in January 2015. He is a partner in the Firm’s Federal and State Taxation Practice and Business, Corporate and Commercial Practice Groups. Since 2005, Mr. Shimick has been advising businesses on various tax planning strategies and representing clients before the IRS and the New York Department of Taxation and Finance with respect to audits and litigation. Mr. Shimick’s tax planning includes developing strategies for clients in mergers, acquisitions, and business dispositions, as well as advising on nonqualified deferred compensation planning. Representative Accomplishments Developed tax planning strategies for stock sale involving IC-DISC and minority ESOP ownership. Designed and implemented inversion reorganization to reduce state income taxes for client with significant capital assets. Developed and implemented reorganization strategy for publicly traded company for purposed of series like-kind exchanges and for avoidance of state real property transfer taxes. Represented restaurant owner in sales tax hearing, which resulted in reduction of tax liability of over 90%.Served as Adjunct Professor in SUNY Geneseo’s Masters of Tax program. Affiliations Mr. Shimick is admitted to practice in New York and before the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York. He is also a memb. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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