Atty. Marla Waiss

Atty. Marla Waiss

Marla Waiss is a lawyer practicing business, tax law, international taxation. Marla received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

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Profile Summary

About Marla Waiss at a glance

Marla Waiss is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hodgson Russ LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and international tax. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Tax Court (2003). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo Law School (J.D., 2002) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Marla Waiss is a lawyer practicing business, tax law, international taxation
  • Marla received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Marla practices at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Marla Waiss's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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International Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Buffalo 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

Common questions about Marla Waiss

Where is Marla Waiss's law office located?
Marla Waiss's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Hodgson Russ LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marla Waiss handle?
Marla Waiss focuses on business, tax, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Marla Waiss practiced law?
Marla Waiss has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Marla Waiss go to law school?
Marla Waiss earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Marla Waiss for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo Law School
- 2002
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2003

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