Atty. Jonathan C. Byer
Jonathan Byer concentrates his practice in estate and tax planning for individuals and families, the representation of fiduciaries and the administration of estates and trusts. He frequently designs plans for high-net-worth individuals to help them both achieve personal goals and leverage their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Jonathan C. Byer at a Glance
Jonathan C. Byer is a trusts attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Katten. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan C. Byer
- Jonathan Byer concentrates his practice in estate and tax planning for individuals and families, the representation of fiduciaries and the administration of estates and trusts
- He frequently designs plans for high-net-worth individuals to help them both achieve personal goals and leverage their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth
- He also works with young individuals and families to address their current estate planning needs and to plan for future inherited or earned wealth
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Trusts in New York
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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 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.
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Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Jonathan C. Byer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jonathan C. Byer 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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