Atty. Robert Woodruff Kessler
Robert Woodruff Kessler is a lawyer practicing tax administration, estate and tax planning, retirement planning and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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Robert Woodruff Kessler is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1969). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1968) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Woodruff Kessler is a lawyer practicing tax administration, estate and tax planning, retirement planning and 6 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Robert practices at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY
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Robert Woodruff Kessler's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Woodruff Kessler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Robert Woodruff Kessler is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Robert Woodruff Kessler is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Robert Woodruff Kessler is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Robert Woodruff Kessler is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in New York →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Robert Woodruff Kessler is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New York →
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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 Rochester 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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