Atty. Alan E. Sherman
Alan E. Sherman focuses on the area of tax and corporate planning.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Newark, NJ
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About Alan E. Sherman at a Glance
Alan E. Sherman is a tax attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey, New York, New York, and District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Educated at New York University (LL.M (Taxation)) and Rutgers University–Newark (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan E. Sherman
- Alan E. Sherman focuses on the area of tax and corporate planning
- Mr. Sherman regularly counsels clients ranging from small business entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 public companies
- He brings a unique advantage to clients — an understanding of business and related areas such as real estate and mergers and acquisitions and the application of the tax laws to achieve the maximum benefit
- With this perspective, Mr. Sherman is able to suggest creative and practical tax solutions to client problems
- He has extensive experience in the area of taxation of partnerships and limited liability companies, where many of the entities focus on real estate issues including syndications, restructurings and conversions of partnerships to limited liability companies and corporations
- His mergers and acquisitions tax practice includes advising and structuring taxable acquisitions and dispositions and tax-free reorganizations and representing private equity funds in acquisitions and joint ventures
Practice Areas Explained
Alan E. Sherman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan E. Sherman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newark.
Tax Law in Newark
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newark
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newark Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newark-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Newark Choose Alan E. Sherman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan E. Sherman's practice in the field of tax.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New Jersey, New York, New York, and District of Columbia, District of Columbia, Alan E. Sherman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Alan E. Sherman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Newark
A Newark-based practice means Alan E. Sherman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alan E. Sherman Handles in Newark
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Alan E. Sherman directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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