$ 495-495 per hour
Scott J. Wittlin
About Scott
Biography
As Managing Partner at Sassoon Cymrot Law, I have over 20 years of experience as a Boston-based tax and corporate attorney, I help businesses navigate complex corporate structuring, tax planning, IRS compliance, and business transactions. I work with corporations, partnerships, and business owners to design practical, tax-efficient solutions that minimize risk and support growth.
I bring a unique perspective combining legal expertise with a strong financial foundation as well as being a CPA, leveraging my knowledge of tax law, corporate governance, and strategic business planning to deliver actionable guidance. My practice areas include:
• Corporate tax planning and compliance
• Business entity formation and structuring
• Drafting of Shareholder and Operating Agreements
• IRS and Massachusetts Department of Revenue representation
• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions
• Tax strategies for partnerships, LLCs, and corporations
I am honored to be recognized as a Super Lawyer and a Boston Magazine Top Lawyer, reflecting my commitment to providing results-driven, client-focused legal services.
I serve clients throughout Boston and the Greater Massachusetts area, helping businesses stay compliant, optimize tax efficiency, and achieve long-term success.
Let’s connect if you’re looking for experienced tax and corporate legal counsel to guide your business through today’s complex regulatory and tax environment.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Sassoon Cymrot Law LLC
84 State Street, Suite 820, Boston, MA, 02109
Sassoon Cymrot Law LLC
189 Wells Avenue, Suite 200, Newton, MA, 02459
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Posted by Jennifer | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Extremely helpful, available, quick to respond
Scott was my attorney for my first home purchase in 2009 and is helping me now (2015) with my next purchase. He is always very available and quick to respond, and never makes me feel like I am a bother even though I feel like I have an inordinate amount of questions. I will definitely continue to use...
Scott J. Wittlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott has incredible knowledge of the tax implications in estate work. I have not only sought his advice, but I am a satisfied client. He helped with my father's Massachusetts tax return. Anyone needing tax assistance, particularly in probate matters, should consider him as their attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2025
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2024
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2023
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2022
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2021
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2008
Community Service Award, Allston Brighton CDC
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Managing Partner, Sassoon Cymrot Law LLC
2003 - 2019
Of Counsel, Sassoon & Cymrot LLP
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Robinson, David & Rosenbloom
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Pricewaterhousecoopers
1996 - 1997
CPA, GT Reilly
Associations
2006 - Present
Charles River Chamber of CommerceMember
1999 - Present
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember
2005 - 2026
Boston Estate Planning CouncilMember
2003 - 2015
Tax RoundtableChairman
2000 - 2006
Boston Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2006
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Salon Purchase
Client completed purchase
Business Purchase
I was able to negotiate a favorable purchase price for the restaurant assets and renewal of the lease.
IRS Offer in Compromise
We were able to achieve an agreement for each Taxpayer with the IRS for around $65,000 each. We were able to compromise their debt of $350,000 for about $130,000.
Education
2002
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelors of Art
Speaking Engagements
2015
WATCH
Home Ownership
2015
Tax Roundtable
CPA Ethics
2015
Colliers
Foreign Investors Tax Issues
2014
Tax Roundtable
Trust Taxation
2014
Tax Roundtable
Estate Planning
2013
WATCH
Home Ownership
2013
Tax Roundtable
CPA Ethics
2013
Allston Brighton CDC
Home Ownership
2012
Tax Roundtable
CPA Ethics
2012
Tax Roundtable
Offers in Compromise
2012
Allston Brighton CDC
Home Ownership
2009
UMASS Alumni Association
Business Formation and Taxes
2009
128 Practioners Forum
Divorce Tax
2008
Lowell Small Business Association
Business Formation and Taxes
2008
128 Practioners Forum
Bankruptcy and Offers in Compromise
Publications
2008
New England Real Estate Journal
Can Entity Owners Pursue 1031 Exchanges apart from their co-owners?
2004
New England Real Estate Journal
What Owners of Rental Units Should Know about Condo-Conversion and 1031 Exchanges
2004
Banker and Tradesman
1031 Expense Deduction Pitfalls Litter Exchange Deal Landscape
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Massachusetts, does my official copy of Letters of Authority for Personal Representative expire?
07 Dec 2025
Q&A
How do I get informal probate changed to formal so I can have a chance to prove I am an heir and get my life back?
05 Sep 2017
Q&A
Can I be trustee of a trust for my brother and provide creditor protection? (Massachusetts)
05 Sep 2017