Atty. Ivy J. Lapides

Atty. Ivy J. Lapides

Ivy J. Lapides focuses her practice primarily on the taxation of real estate transactions, including advising clients on like-kind exchanges, tax-efficient partnership transactions, and debt workout transactions.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Ivy J. Lapides at a glance

Ivy J. Lapides is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and Florida (2000). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. University of Miami Business Law Review University of Miami School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Miami School of Law J.D. 1999 Articles and (LL.M. Taxation, 2000) and Tufts University (B.A. History, 1996). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Tax Sections •New York State Bar Association and American Bar Association •Member, State and Local Tax Section, New York City Bar Association •Member, The Florida Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ivy J. Lapides focuses her practice primarily on the taxation of real estate transactions, including advising clients on like-kind exchanges, tax-efficient partnership transactions, and debt workout transactions
  • She also has considerable experience with New York real estate transfer taxes
  • Concentrations •Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, tenancy-in-common agreements and, joint venture agreements •Partnership transactions, including sales of partial interests, mergers, recapitalizations, and tax-free split ups •New York City and New York State planning and audits involving real estate transfer tax, real property transfer tax, mortgage recording tax, unincorporated business tax, and commercial rent tax •Bankruptcy reorganizations and workouts Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023

Practice Areas Explained

Ivy J. Lapides's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ivy J. Lapides handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Ivy J. Lapides's law office located?
Ivy J. Lapides's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ivy J. Lapides handle?
Ivy J. Lapides focuses on real estate, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Ivy J. Lapides practiced law?
Ivy J. Lapides has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Ivy J. Lapides go to law school?
Ivy J. Lapides earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2000); (B.A. History, 1996).
How can I contact Ivy J. Lapides for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of Miami School of Law J.D. University of Miami Business Law Review University of Miami School of Law J.D. magna cum laude University of Miami School of Law J.D. 1999 Articles and
- 2000
B.A. History
Tufts University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Florida
Admitted: 2000

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