Atty. Thomas J. Korge

Atty. Thomas J. Korge

After earning a law degree and a master of tax law degree, Tom Korge began his legal career as a legislative assistant to The Honorable Dante B. Fascell, United States House of Representatives, and a law clerk to The Honorable Norman O.

Coral Gables Coral Gables 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Thomas J. Korge at a glance

Thomas J. Korge is a Member based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Korge & Korge, L.L.P.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Tax Court U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Florida (J.D. Taxation, 1974) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A. Taxation, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • After earning a law degree and a master of tax law degree, Tom Korge began his legal career as a legislative assistant to The Honorable Dante B. Fascell, United States House of Representatives, and a law clerk to The Honorable Norman O. Tietjens, United States Tax Court
  • In 1979, Tom joined the Washington office of the law firm Baker Botts LLP and returned to his hometown of Miami in 1988
  • Tom specializes in tax, business, and company law, real estate development, mergers & acquisitions, public charities, private foundations, municipalities and other non-profit entities, complex financial transactions, estate planning, trusts and fiduciaries, and complex litigation and appeals
  • He also teaches federal income tax law at the University of Miami School of Law.Author: "Debt or Equity Financing of Foreign Investment in the United States," 23 Tax Planning Int'l Rev. 11, 1996
  • "When Corporate Stock is not a Capital Asset: Corn Products Revisited," 64 American Bar Association Journal 1925, 1978

Co-Author

  • "The Windfall Profit Tax: A Primer on the Net Income Limitation," 23 Oil & Gas Tax Quarterly 441, 1986
  • "The Windfall Profit Tax - A Complex New Regulatory Structure Atop Crude Oil Price Controls," 26 Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute 623, 1980
  • Law Clerk to Hon. Norman O. Tietjens, U.S
  • Tax Court, 1977-1979
  • Chairman, City of Coral Gables Pension Board

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Korge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Korge handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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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.

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Tax Law

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

Thomas J. Korge is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Coral Gables 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 Thomas J. Korge

Where is Thomas J. Korge's law office located?
Thomas J. Korge's law practice is located in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm is Korge & Korge, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Korge handle?
Thomas J. Korge focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Thomas J. Korge practiced law?
Thomas J. Korge has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas J. Korge go to law school?
Thomas J. Korge earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 1974); (B.S.B.A. Taxation, 1971).
How can I contact Thomas J. Korge for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Korge received?
Thomas J. Korge's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Taxation
University of Florida
- 1974
B.S.B.A. Taxation
University of Florida
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Tax Court U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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