Atty. Robert D. Simon
Robert D. Simon assists clients in the tax ramifications of cross-border transactions.
Cross Border Tax Planning & More Attorney · Serving McLean, VA · 44+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Simon at a Glance
Robert D. Simon is a Shareholder based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, international tax, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1982), Colorado (1983), and New York District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Rutgers School of Law - Camden (J.D. New, 1982) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 1979). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association, 2004-Present •Member, International Fiscal Association, 2003-Present •Member, Colorado Bar Association, 1982-Present •Member, District of Columbia Bar Association, 2008-Present. Serves clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Simon
- Robert D. Simon assists clients in the tax ramifications of cross-border transactions
- He frequently advises clients involved in mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and dispositions of public and private companies
- Bob has been involved in planning a number of major domestic and international reorganizations and spin-offs
- Bob has broad experience in tax planning for U.S. corporations operating abroad, including internal structuring for optimal tax results
- His international tax practice is focused on all areas of 'outbound' investment - emphasizing foreign tax credit planning, tax deferral, holding companies, the tax-efficient use of debt, the repatriation of foreign earnings, tax treaties and management of a company's worldwide effective tax rate
- Bob also advises foreign corporations who are purchasing U.S. businesses or expanding their existing U.S. operations
- He has advised on all aspects of 'inbound' investment, including capitalization of U.S. operations, restructuring, withholding tax, the repatriation of earnings, tax treaties and foreign investment in U.S. real property
- Bob assists many foreign natural resource companies on their U.S. operations and acquisitions
- Bob also advises real estate funds and investors, particularly with respect to the U.S. income tax consequences of investments by foreign investors, including sovereign wealth funds and pension funds
- Concentrations • Tax planning for international transactions and investments • Domestic and international spin-off transactions • All areas of 'outbound' and 'inbound' investment • Corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and joint ventures • Sovereign investors • REITs • Capital markets offerings The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades • Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017 and 2022 • Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 • Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2014-2018 • Tax - International Tax, 2014-2018 • Tax - U.S
- Taxes - Non-Contentious, 2018 • Member, Winning Team, 'M&A Deal of the Year (Over $1 Billion to $5 Billion)' for Platform Specialty Products Corporation (f/k/a Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited) acquisition of MacDermid, Incorporated and related entities, The M&A Advisor’ s 6th Annual International M&A Awards, 2014 • Member, Winning Team, 'Consumer and Retail Products Deal of the Year (over $200mm)' for Merger of Burger King and Justice Holdings Ltd., ACG New York Champion’ s Award, 2013
Practice Areas Explained
Robert D. Simon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in McLean.
Real Estate Law in McLean
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in McLean
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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International Tax in McLean
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International Law in McLean
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in McLean
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
McLean Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a McLean-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in McLean Choose Robert D. Simon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert D. Simon's practice in the field of real estate, tax, international tax, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Simon brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, Colorado, and New York District of Columbia, Robert D. Simon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax, and international tax, Robert D. Simon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in McLean
A McLean-based practice means Robert D. Simon 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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Common Legal Issues Robert D. Simon Handles in McLean
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