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Atty. Alan E. Sherman

Atty. Alan E. Sherman

Alan E. Sherman focuses on the area of tax and corporate planning.

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Profile Summary

About Alan E. Sherman at a glance

Alan E. Sherman is an attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practforg 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). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practforg law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan E. Sherman

Where is Alan E. Sherman's law office located?
Alan E. Sherman's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Sills Cummis & Gross PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Alan E. Sherman go to law school?
Alan E. Sherman earned their education at (LL.M (Taxation)); (J.D.); (B.S.).
How can I contact Alan E. Sherman for a consultation?
You can contact Alan E. Sherman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan E. Sherman receiandd?
Alan E. Sherman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M (Taxation)
New York University
- In Progress
J.D.
Rutgers University–Newark
- In Progress
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey
New York, New York
District of Columbia, District of Columbia

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