Atty. Simon Levin
Simon Levin is Chair of the Firm’s Tax and Financial Planning Practice Group. He has over thirty-five years of experience with in-depth and innovative tax and financial planning expertise for businesses and individuals.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Newark, NJ
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About Simon Levin at a Glance
Simon Levin is a tax attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey and New York, New York. Educated at New York University (LL.M (Taxation)) and New York University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Levin
- Simon Levin is Chair of the Firm’s Tax and Financial Planning Practice Group
- He has over thirty-five years of experience with in-depth and innovative tax and financial planning expertise for businesses and individuals
- Mr. Levin has written and lectured widely on various tax topics
- His articles have appeared in The Journal of Taxation, New Jersey State Bar Association Journal, Pension and Profit-Sharing Tax Journal, Taxation for Lawyers, Taxation for Accountants, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, New Jersey Law Journal, CCH Financial and Estate Planning Reporter, RIA Estate Planners Alert, and The Tax Magazine
- He co-authored the book, Estate Planning and Administration in New Jersey, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ textbook on Taxation of Investors in Securities and Commodities
Practice Areas Explained
Simon Levin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon Levin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newark.
Tax Law in Newark
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newark
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newark Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newark-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 Newark Choose Simon Levin
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 Simon Levin's practice in the field of tax.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New Jersey and New York, New York, Simon Levin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Simon Levin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Newark
A Newark-based practice means Simon Levin 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 Simon Levin Handles in Newark
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