Atty. Avishai Shachar

Atty. Avishai Shachar

Avishai Shachar is a lawyer practicing taxation. Avishai has been licensed for 43 years.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Avishai Shachar at a glance

Avishai Shachar is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Israel (1983) and New York (1984). Educated at Harvard Law School (S.J.D. University, 1984). Active member of American Bar Association The Israeli Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Avishai Shachar is a lawyer practicing taxation
  • Avishai has been licensed for 43 years
  • Avishai practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Tax Law

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Where is Avishai Shachar's law office located?
Avishai Shachar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Avishai Shachar focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Avishai Shachar practiced law?
Avishai Shachar has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Avishai Shachar go to law school?
Avishai Shachar earned their education at (S.J.D. University, 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

S.J.D. University
Harvard Law School
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Israel
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1984

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