Atty. Richard G. Cherry

Atty. Richard G. Cherry

Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Nu Phi (President, 1979-1980). Author: Tax Reform Act of 1986 Highlights Report and Practitioner's List - "Passive Activity Loss Limitations and Taxable Year of S Corporations and Partnerships". "Doc Stamps" Lecturer: Tax Aspects of Domestic Relations, CLE, 1983; Entity Selection, CLE, 1984; Partnership Taxation, CLE, 1984; Comparisons of S Corporations and Partnerships, CLE, 1985; Comparison of S Corporations and Partnerships, Tax Practitioner's Round Table, West Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Stuart, Florida, March, 1985; Domestic Relations Provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1984

Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard G. Cherry at a glance

Richard G. Cherry is a Member based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Cherry, Edgar & Smith, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1980) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Sigma Nu Phi (President, 1979-1980)

Author

  • Tax Reform Act of 1986 Highlights Report and Practitioner's List - "Passive Activity Loss Limitations and Taxable Year of S Corporations and Partnerships". "Doc Stamps" Lecturer: Tax Aspects of Domestic Relations, CLE, 1983
  • Entity Selection, CLE, 1984
  • Partnership Taxation, CLE, 1984
  • Comparisons of S Corporations and Partnerships, CLE, 1985
  • Comparison of S Corporations and Partnerships, Tax Practitioner's Round Table, West Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Stuart, Florida, March, 1985
  • Domestic Relations Provision of the Tax Reform Act of 1984, Tax Practitioner's Round Table, West Palm Beach/Boca Raton/Stuart, Florida, June, 1985
  • Tax Ramifications of Entity Selection, Palm Beach County Bar Association's Purchase and Sale of Businesses Seminar, West Palm Beach, Florida, October, 1985
  • Selected Tax Planning Considerations for Real Estate Developers, Tax Practitioner's Round Table, West Palm Beach/Boca Raton, Florida, November, 1985
  • Tax Reform Act of 1986, Palm Beach County Bar Association Seminar, November, 1986
  • Impact of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 on Real Estate Investments, Annual Convention of Society of Industrial and Commercial Real Estate Brokers Spring Convention, Boca Raton, Florida, May, 1987
  • The Revenue Act of 1987, Fort Lauderdale Tax Council, December, 1987
  • Foreign Investment in U.S
  • Real Estate, Real Estate Investments Seminar, Miami, Florida, February, 1988

Practice Areas Explained

Richard G. Cherry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard G. Cherry 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard G. Cherry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

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

Richard G. Cherry is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Beach Gardens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard G. Cherry

Where is Richard G. Cherry's law office located?
Richard G. Cherry's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Cherry, Edgar & Smith, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard G. Cherry handle?
Richard G. Cherry focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Richard G. Cherry practiced law?
Richard G. Cherry has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard G. Cherry go to law school?
Richard G. Cherry earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S.B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Richard G. Cherry for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard G. Cherry received?
Richard G. Cherry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1980
B.S.B.A.
University of Florida
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980

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