Atty. Gilbert M. Levine
Gilbert M. Levine, the visionary founder of our firm, established the practice over 25 years ago.
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About Gilbert M. Levine at a glance
Gilbert M. Levine is a Partner based in Springfield, New Jersey, practicing at Levine DeSantis, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), New York (1987), and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1986) and Lehigh University (B.S. Accounting, 1977). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association Essex County Bar Association New York State Bar Association AICPA. Serands clients in Springfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gilbert M. Levine, the visionary founder of our firm, established the practice over 25 years ago
- In its initial stages, the firm comprised solely of Gil and a part-time assistant
- With foresight and determination, Gil played a pivotal role in the organic growth of the firm, expanding both the number of attorneys and the diverse disciplines that constitute our practice
- Gil embarked on his professional journey in public accounting, where he provided strategic counsel to individuals and companies on a broad spectrum of tax, business, and transactional matters
- His exceptional aptitude led to a swift rise, achieving the position of partner within three and a half years at his first employer
- Opting for a career shift, he pursued law school in the evenings, joining a prominent regional CPA firm
- Over the ensuing years, Gil ascended to the role of Senior Tax Partner
- Evenings dedicated to further education resulted in him earning a Masters of Law in Taxation, paving the way for his transition to the practice of law
- A graduate with a B.S. degree in accounting from Lehigh University, Gil achieved academic distinction when he received his Law Degree Cum Laude from New York Law School
- Further enhancing his skills, he obtained a Masters in Taxation from New York University School of Law
- Gil's commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident through his extensive contributions to the legal and accounting communities
- A prolific writer and speaker, he currently conducts seminars for distinguished institutions such as the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey Society of CPA's, and various other professional business organizations, including the Marjess Lectures and The Bergen County Chapter of CPA Society
- Through these engagements, Gil continues to share his wealth of experience with professionals seeking insights into the complexities of tax, business, and legal matters
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
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 Springfield 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 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.
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