We are your partners
When you engage Silverman Schermer, you get more than just competent legal counsel. We are committed to building a long term relationship with each of our clients, working collaboratively to achieve their unique objectives at each phase of the corporate lifecycle, in an efficient and productive manner. Existing clients can attest that relationship-building is the cornerstone of our philosophy.
To learn more about how we can build a partnership to achieve your organization’s objectives, please contact us.
Business Planning & Formation
One of the first decisions when starting a business or creating a subsidiary or affiliate to an existing business is to determine the type of entity that is most appropriate for both the owners and the enterprise.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our clients know and expect that we are client-centric, detail-oriented, results driven, and most importantly, that we don’t ever get in the way of the deal.
Corporate Governance
Providing solid legal counsel in corporate governance from planning and strategy to organization and compliance. Well-structured corporate governance is essential to any high functioning, profitable business.
Business and Contract Law
We offer our clients a range of personalized services to meet their corporate legal needs, from general business law matters to highly complex and unique legal issues.
General Counsel Services
In-house legal counsel is often necessary and critical to the functioning of an effective management team, particularly for fast-growing and mid-size organizations.
Multi-Generational Wealth Preservation
We work with our clients to first understand their assets, family dynamics and ultimate objectives in planning for major life cycle events, then work to develop and implement an estate plan to match their unique needs.
Business Succession Planning
Silverman Schermer has guided numerous family businesses through this complicated and emotional process, and understands the nuances involved in navigating the collision of business and family interests.
Private Client Services
Silverman Schermer understands and contemplates the complex issues that arise when family dynamics, businesses, investments, wealth succession planning and philanthropic interests are intertwined.
Wills & Trusts
A good estate plan is typically built around certain core documents. These documents usually include a Last Will and Testament and often include a Revocable Living Trust.
Estate & Gift Tax Planning
We provide sound advice on the management and transfer of wealth to family members and charities by implementing sophisticated transfer strategies.
Charitable Planning
Wealthy families frequently give back to their communities, both during their lifetimes and following death. Large monetary gifts and gifts of unique assets require special expertise.
Tax Planning
Whether seeking to reduce your taxes, developing an estate plan, ensuring compliance with the IRS and state tax regulations or dealing with an audit, having trusted, knowledgeable tax attorneys on your side offers more than legal experience, it provides peace of mind.
Tax Controversy
Our attorneys have represented various individuals and businesses in disputes with the IRS, have advised clients in anticipation of audit on aggressive, but supportable tax positions, and have worked with clients to resolve disputes between business owners involving tax matters.