Barry Weisman’s career as a tax lawyer began in 1969 in the National Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service. With almost forty five years of experience, Barry has dealt with a vast number of situations, including obtaining private tax legislation and protocols to income tax treaties; testifying with respect to proposed regulations; handling controversies, both federal and state, before administrative agencies and in the courts; advising with respect to acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, entity selection and formation of corporations, partnerships, LLC’s and “tax exempt” entities; effecting tax workouts and offers in compromise; and dealing with family business transitions and estate planning matters.
Barry’s clients have included professional sports franchises and their owners, professional athletes and a major sports players’ association, entertainers, entrepreneurs, owners of family businesses, professional service organizations, and a myriad of individuals and entities seeking tax advice and counsel.