Atty. Eric Franklin Horvitz

Atty. Eric Franklin Horvitz

Eric Horvitz’s approach to achieving a client’s goals begins by listening to the client to determine their principal objectives. Then he recommends a strategy and approach that best meets the client’s goals, in plain language, not legalese.

Reston Reston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Eric Franklin Horvitz at a glance

Eric Franklin Horvitz is a Shareholder based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on irs, estate planning, business, m&a, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1991), U.S. Tax Court (1992), District of Columbia (1993), and Virginia (1998). Educated at George Washington University (J.D. New, 1991) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Eric Horvitz’s approach to achieving a client’s goals begins by listening to the client to determine their principal objectives
  • Then he recommends a strategy and approach that best meets the client’s goals, in plain language, not legalese
  • Eric advises businesses in negotiating asset acquisitions and dispositions, financing transactions, both equity and debt, and structuring executive compensation
  • Frequently in representing the owners of closely-held businesses, personal issues become intertwined with business issues
  • Eric understands this particular dynamic and advises a client on how a business issue may affect the client’s personal estate planning
  • Often times, a client’s business is the most valuable asset, giving rise to the need to preserve the business’ value
  • Eric also represents clients in estate planning matters involving wills, trusts, and estates
  • He has experience in business succession planning, complex trusts, and fiduciary liability
  • In the tax controversy area, Eric represents taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service and state authorities in examination and collection efforts in income, sales and use, and estate and gift tax matters
  • Eric has been listed among Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” for Business Law three times
  • He also was selected for inclusion in the Virginia Super Lawyer and Washington, D.C
  • Super Lawyer listing for Tax law twice
  • Eric also was selected by the readers of SmartCEO magazine for inclusion in their “Legal Elite” listing in 2011

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Franklin Horvitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Franklin Horvitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Eric Franklin Horvitz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Eric Franklin Horvitz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Eric Franklin Horvitz is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Eric Franklin Horvitz is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Franklin Horvitz

Where is Eric Franklin Horvitz's law office located?
Eric Franklin Horvitz's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Franklin Horvitz handle?
Eric Franklin Horvitz focuses on irs, estate planning, business, m&a, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Eric Franklin Horvitz practiced law?
Eric Franklin Horvitz has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Eric Franklin Horvitz go to law school?
Eric Franklin Horvitz earned their education at (J.D. New, 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Eric Franklin Horvitz for a consultation?
You can contact Eric Franklin Horvitz 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 Eric Franklin Horvitz received?
Eric Franklin Horvitz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. New
George Washington University
- 1991
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Virginia
Admitted: 1998

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