Atty. Joel Scharfstein
Joel Scharfstein is a lawyer practicing partnership, tax. Joel received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Joel Scharfstein is an Of Counsel, Tax based in New York, New York, practicing at Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1978). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1977) and Columbia University (A.B. Harvard, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association (Member, Executive Committee, Tax Section Member and Co-Chair, Committee on Partnerships) National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joel Scharfstein is a lawyer practicing partnership, tax
- Joel received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Joel practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY
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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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