Atty. Drew P. Kaplan

Atty. Drew P. Kaplan

Mr. Kaplan concentrates in the areas of tax, corporate law and estate planning and administration.

Providence Providence 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Drew P. Kaplan at a glance

Drew P. Kaplan is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), U.S. Claims Court (1982), U.S. Tax Court (1985), and Rhode Island (1988). Educated at Boston University Law School (J.D., 1980) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Kaplan concentrates in the areas of tax, corporate law and estate planning and administration
  • He provides comprehensive corporate and tax planning advice to area businesses
  • He also serves as counsel to many syndicated partnerships formed to develop affordable housing
  • He represents corporate and individual clients in administrative hearings before the Internal Revenue Service and state authorities
  • Mr. Kaplan is also experienced in all areas of estate planning, including developing sophisticated business succession plans
  • He is a frequent speaker on a wide range of tax matters, having taught a course in corporate reorganizations as a member of the faculty of Bryant College's Graduate Tax Program
  • He is a member of the Rhode Island bar
  • Mr. Kaplan is a graduate of Wesleyan University cum laude and the Boston University School of Law
  • Mr. Kaplan is one of the founders of Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. He was formerly a partner in the Providence law firm of Tillinghast Licht & Semonoff, LLP

Practice Areas Explained

Drew P. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Drew P. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Drew P. Kaplan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Rhode Island →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Drew P. Kaplan

Where is Drew P. Kaplan's law office located?
Drew P. Kaplan's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Chace Ruttenberg & Freedman, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Drew P. Kaplan handle?
Drew P. Kaplan focuses on trusts, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Drew P. Kaplan practiced law?
Drew P. Kaplan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Drew P. Kaplan go to law school?
Drew P. Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Drew P. Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact Drew P. Kaplan 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 Drew P. Kaplan received?
Drew P. Kaplan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1988

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