Atty. Howard B. Berke

Atty. Howard B. Berke

Howard has been practicing law since 1977 and has been with Loeb Block since 1980. He specializes in international and domestic trusts and estates planning, taxation, and real property, representing ultra-high net worth individuals, families, privately held companies, family offices and fiduciaries on all aspects of their legal, succession, business and financial activities.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard B. Berke at a glance

Howard B. Berke is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Loeb, Block & Partners LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, tax, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Tax Court (1978), and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. New, 1977) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York County Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard has been practicing law since 1977 and has been with Loeb Block since 1980
  • He specializes in international and domestic trusts and estates planning, taxation, and real property, representing ultra-high net worth individuals, families, privately held companies, family offices and fiduciaries on all aspects of their legal, succession, business and financial activities
  • Howard graduated top of his class, magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany
  • He then pursued a law degree, obtaining a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

Howard B. Berke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard B. Berke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Tax Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard B. Berke

Where is Howard B. Berke's law office located?
Howard B. Berke's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Loeb, Block & Partners LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard B. Berke handle?
Howard B. Berke focuses on trusts, business, real estate, tax, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard B. Berke practiced law?
Howard B. Berke has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Howard B. Berke go to law school?
Howard B. Berke earned their education at (J.D. New, 1977); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Howard B. Berke for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Howard B. Berke received?
Howard B. Berke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
Brooklyn Law School
- 1977
B.S.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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