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.
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About Jonathan C. Byer at a glance
Jonathan C. Byer is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Katten. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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