Atty. Paul Joseph Sowell

Atty. Paul Joseph Sowell

Paul Joseph Sowell is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate and gift taxation, probate administration and 3 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Joseph Sowell at a glance

Paul Joseph Sowell is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and New Jersey (1996). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1994) and Union College (B.A., 1991). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Joseph Sowell is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate and gift taxation, probate administration and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Paul practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Joseph Sowell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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Tax Law

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

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Estate & Gift 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 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 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 Paul Joseph Sowell

Where is Paul Joseph Sowell's law office located?
Paul Joseph Sowell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Joseph Sowell handle?
Paul Joseph Sowell focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paul Joseph Sowell practiced law?
Paul Joseph Sowell has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Paul Joseph Sowell go to law school?
Paul Joseph Sowell earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Paul Joseph Sowell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1994
B.A.
Union College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
New Jersey
Admitted: 1996

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