Atty. Jeffrey E. Wacksman
Jeff has been advising ultra-high net worth individuals, companies, family offices and fiduciaries in all aspects of their legal, business and financial activities since joining Loeb Block in 1991. Jeff is equally comfortable in a corporate transactional setting as he is in counseling clients on their estate plans.
Corporate Governance & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Jeffrey E. Wacksman at a Glance
Jeffrey E. Wacksman is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Loeb, Block & Partners LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and international. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986). Educated at Cornell University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Vermont (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American (Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 1986—) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeffrey E. Wacksman
- Jeff has been advising ultra-high net worth individuals, companies, family offices and fiduciaries in all aspects of their legal, business and financial activities since joining Loeb Block in 1991
- Jeff is equally comfortable in a corporate transactional setting as he is in counseling clients on their estate plans
- He regularly assists his clients in business and investment structuring, corporate mergers, financings and asset acquisitions and divestitures, including real estate
- He also advises those same clients in their domestic and international trust and estate planning, family succession planning, philanthropic giving and asset preservation techniques
- Jeff obtained a B.A. from the University of Vermont and his J.D. from Cornell University School of Law
- Prior to joining the Loeb Block team, Jeff was an attorney at Shearman & Sterling LLP after graduating law school, where he specialized in representing clients in all aspects of real estate and corporate transactions
- Jeff has served on numerous Boards, including open and closed-end public mutual funds, private foundations, public charities, as well as closely held corporations
Practice Areas Explained
Jeffrey E. Wacksman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey E. Wacksman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Estate Planning & Probate in New York
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 & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jeffrey E. Wacksman is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
International Law in New York
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Jeffrey E. Wacksman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jeffrey E. Wacksman's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeffrey E. Wacksman brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and business, Jeffrey E. Wacksman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jeffrey E. Wacksman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jeffrey E. Wacksman Handles in New York
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