Atty. Heather Ripley
Heather Ripley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Heather, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025.
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Heather Ripley is a tax attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather Ripley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law
- Heather, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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