WOH LAW FIRMS COMPLEX TAX DISPUTES

Young-woo is an autism spectrum attorney making her mark as a rookie attorney. Using comparisons to marine mammals for explaining legal matters, Young-woo often experiences epiphany moments connected with whales and dolphins as she works cases.

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna of Albany is delighted to welcome Lisa Wickens-Alteri as President of WOH Government Solutions LLC, one of its five subdivisions.

Litigation

WOH’s litigation practices span a comprehensive array of complex and general commercial disputes. Their attorneys possess extensive expertise in representing their clients before New York trial and appellate courts as well as federal and state appellate courts across various states.

The Firm regularly defends clients in state and federal criminal prosecutions as well as civil tax enforcement proceedings, representing clients in various regulatory matters including environmental enforcement actions and other investigations by governments.

WOH has represented companies and high-net-worth individuals in multiple forms of dispute resolution techniques, such as arbitration, mediation and summary jury trials. Our clients range from FORTUNE 100 corporations to smaller privately held businesses and individuals; as well as investment funds, financial service providers, insurance carriers/insureds as well as private equity firms/hedge funds.

Myung-seok’s team defends an insurance company in a gender discrimination case. The insurer was downsizing and planned to hire only male employees; as part of this plan, however, they threatened letting existing wives of existing employees resign instead. Most married women quit as a result. Activist attorney Ryu Jae-sook represented two married female plaintiffs from this incident and her strong belief in protecting vulnerable people left Young-woo feeling confused and conflicted over his stance against it all.

Ryan Goldstein has extensive litigation experience when it comes to patent and intellectual property matters. He frequently litigates complex business topics like antitrust, class actions, product liability claims, contract/fraud claims and defamation lawsuits brought under various statutes such as CERCLA or “Superfund.” In addition, Ryan counsels clients regarding intellectual property transactions.

Tax

WOH HELPS FARMERS NAVIGATE COMPLEX TAX ISSUES

In New York State, where property taxes can make or break a farm operation, we advise clients on challenging real estate tax assessments and work to ensure they are assessed fairly and accurately. This process can be complex as it requires attention to every nuance of New York law.

Our tax practice specializes in federal and state planning, litigation and transactional matters ranging from federal income tax planning and compliance advice, business transaction advice as well as navigating tax credit issues in the financial services industry. Led by Albany partners J. Scott Greer and Dylan C. Harris as well as several other Albany practitioners.

Our tax team enjoys a strong national presence and regularly advises on cross-border tax matters such as US and foreign transfer pricing audits, administrative appeals, advance pricing agreements and competent authority disputes. They are supported by New York practitioner Jason Bazar who handles cross-border financing transactions; as well as Tom Kittle-Kamp who represents clients through every stage of tax controversies and litigation with help from Kenneth Klein.

Our tax team regularly advises large investors in funds on the unique tax considerations of investing in domestic and international private equity, venture capital and REIT investments. Furthermore, this group offers advice regarding bankruptcy tax issues to assist debtors, creditors (including creditors committees), equity holders and investors.