A skilled problem-solver, Harry is adept at overcoming tax problems when representing businesses in state and federal tax matters.
Overview
Harry brings over 25 years of experience as a trusted resource for tax, corporate and estate planning clients. Known for his strategic thinking and thorough advice, Harry efficiently advises clients seeking tax advice on energy-related transactions. He also advises on general tax matters for private business transactions and tax controversies.
Harry has extensive experience representing pass-through entities in tax credit transactions, as well as real estate developers, start-up fundraisers, not-for-profits, franchisees, multi-unit business owners and various other professionals. He advises businesses on day-to-day tax matters and provides corporate advice and guidance during the process of buying or selling a business. Harry has successfully advocated for clients before the Internal Revenue Service in administrative and federal court proceedings and before Florida taxing authorities and Florida courts.
Harry also counsels clients on matters involving partnership and corporate structuring, franchising, wills and trusts, leases, employment agreements and succession planning.
Experience
Represented taxpayer/former partner of partnership in a one-million-dollar deficiency case in U.S. Tax Court, which resulted in refunds over a period of years of more than $200,000.
Served as tax counsel to seller of online cannabidiol business in $500 million+ sale with rollover equity.
Served as tax counsel to U.S.-based developer in offshore real estate development engaged in joint venture with local construction firm.
Served as lead counsel in the $10 million+ sale of an accounting firm.
Served as tax counsel to investor in offshore telecommunications venture.
Served as tax counsel to syndicator of biogas credit transaction.
Served as tax counsel to investor partnership with respect to a $10 million State of New York Brownfield Tax Credit.
Provided tax advice to foreign personal representative with respect to estate and income tax matters on contracts held by estate.
Represented taxpayer against the State of Florida in excise tax case, causing the overturn of the Florida Department of Revenue’s position and recovery of client’s attorney fees.
Served as tax counsel to assisted living facility in obtaining not-for-profit status.
Provided tax advice to departing partners in buy-out transaction involving multi-tiered redemptions.
Provided tax advice in partnership buy-in for dentists in expanding multi-location practice.
Represented seller in dental practice roll-up with value in excess of $30 million.
News & Insights
News
Recognitions
Recognitions
Florida Super Lawyers, 2019 – 2022
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
American Bar Association
- Tax Section
The Florida Bar
- Tax Section
- Business Law Section
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Tax Court
Education
University of Miami, J.D.
New York University, LL.M. in Taxation
City University of New York, B.B.A.
