Firm Also Recognized for Tax Law, White Collar Defense, Commercial Litigation, and Trusts & Estates NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2025) — Kostelanetz LLP has been selected as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm has also
Kostelanetz Also Named “Top-Listed” Firm for Litigation and Controversy – Tax in New York NEW YORK (August 25, 2025) — Best Lawyers in America® has recognized nearly half of all Kostelanetz attorneys for its 2026 edition, naming 20 Kostelanetz lawyers to its annual list in the firm’s key practice areas of
Tax Notes quoted Kostelanetz counsel Usman Mohammad in an article titled “IRS Used Repealed Guidance in Whistleblower Case, Court Says” about his work representing the estate of Joseph Insinga, alongside partners Caroline Rule and Bryan C. Skarlatos. On August 8, 2025, in the case Estate of Insinga v. Commissioner, the
Kostelanetz attorneys Usman Mohammad, Caroline Rule, and Bryan C. Skarlatos were mentioned in a Law360 article titled “DC Circuit Hands Banker’s Estate Win In IRS Whistleblower Bid” regarding the firm’s work representing the estate of Joseph Insinga. “The decision is a win for both whistleblowers and ultimately the IRS’s whistleblower program,”
Four Partners Also Named Leading Lawyers for High-Net-Worth Private Clients NEW YORK (July 28, 2025) — Chambers and Partners has recognized Kostelanetz LLP as a top-tier, Band 1 firm for high net worth tax clients in its 2025 High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. In addition to the firm’s selection, Megan L. Brackney, Caroline D. Ciraolo,
Partner Megan Brackney was recently interviewed on the Financially Ever After podcast to talk about tax compliance issues related to divorce and widowhood, including issues such as innocent spouse relief, IRS audits, and handling other marriage-related tax troubles. In this episode, hosted by Stacy Francis of Francis Financial, a wealth
Counsel Wilda Lin penned an article for The CPA Journal titled “Basic Tax Reporting for Decedents and Estates.” The article provides a roadmap of the tax obligations that the fiduciary of an estate will likely encounter. The fiduciary may be a professional experienced with estate administration or may be a
NEW YORK (Jan. 24, 2025) — Kostelanetz LLP is pleased to announce that Eduardo A. Cukier has joined the firm as a counsel focused on corporate, international, and high-net-worth tax planning and transactions. Eduardo brings more than two decades of experience in transactions-based domestic and international tax practice. He advises
By Ian Weinstock and Heather Fincher After 15 years of waiting, we now have final regulations providing guidance on the tax imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 2801 (the “Section 2801 tax”) for U.S. citizens and residents who receive gifts or bequests from certain individuals who have expatriated from the
Bryan C. Skarlatos was quoted in a recent Wall Street Journal article titled “A Tax-Shelter Crackdown Uncovers a Dentist’s ‘Smile High Trust,’” which examines IRS enforcement efforts against tax shelter promotions involving alleged tax-reducing trusts that are targeted to “wealthy individuals, business owners and professionals like doctors and lawyers.” The
