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
Sharon McCarthy Again Named to Top 100 Lawyers and 50 Women Lawyers in New York Metro Area NEW YORK (November 6, 2025) — Twelve Kostelanetz attorneys have been named to New York Metro Super Lawyers for 2025 for their experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal Defense: White Collar, and Business Litigation.
NEW YORK (November 3, 2025) — Frank Agostino, a veteran of the tax bar known for bringing seminal cases that establish favorable law for taxpayers, has joined forces with Kostelanetz LLP, enriching the firm’s already strong reputation as a premier tax controversy and white collar defense boutique. Joining Frank under
NEW YORK (Sept. 3, 2025) — Kostelanetz partner Megan L. Brackney has become the new Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Tax Section for 2025-2026. Megan’s term as Chair began on Aug. 11, 2025, at the close of the ABA’s 2025 Annual meeting in Toronto, Canada, and will last
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
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,
Kostelanetz attorneys Caroline D. Ciraolo, Andrew Weiner, and Michael Waalkes recently asked the Fourth Circuit to reverse and remand a U.S. Tax Court ruling that denied a request for innocent spouse relief. In LaRosa v. Commissioner (No. 24-2034), Kostelanetz argues that liabilities consisting of an erroneous refund of payments of interest on
Megan L. Brackney was quoted in a Law360 article titled “Top Federal Tax Cases To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2025.” The article highlights prominent tax cases, pending court rulings, and other decisions to watch for in the second half of 2025. Law360 details a number of matters expected to
Melissa Wiley was quoted in a Journal of Accountancy article titled “It’s No Joke: Being Nice Is Among This Attorney’s Top Ways To Deal With the IRS.” In the article, Melissa discusses her top three tactics for dealing with the IRS: deep knowledge of the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), utilizing
