Black & Associates100 Wall StreetSuite 900New York, NY, 10005United States

Louis Black

also known as Lee Black

Avvo Rating9.9

New York, NY
Licensed for 50 years
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About Louis

My practice has focused on young companies in a broad number of industries, but many of which are Internet and software companies. I am also a Managing Director of an investment bank, Aleutian Capital Partners, that represents companies wishing to sell themselves or raise growth capital.

Practice areas

Business: 40%
Start-ups, general business representation, raising growth capital, intellectual property issues, Internet law, limited liability company and corporation issues, litigation.
49 years
Contracts and agreements: 20%
Shareholders agreements, limited liability company agreements, customer agreements, short form letter agreements, etc.
49 years
Mergers and acquisitions: 20%
Mergers and acquisitions of companies with a value less than $100 million.
49 years
Tax: 20%
All US and New York business tax issues, foreign investment in the US and outbound transactions.
49 years

Languages spoken

English

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Black & Associates

100 Wall Street
Suite 900
New York, NY, 10005

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NY	Currently registered	1972	02/24/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
AV Peer Review Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2017
AV Peer Review Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2014
Who's Who in American Law	Marquis Who's Who	2013
Who's Who in the World	Marquis Who's Who	2013
AV Peer Review Rating	Martindale-Hubbell	2012

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Owner	Black & Associates	2002 - Present
Chairman, Corporate Department	De Forest & Duer	1986 - 2001
Partner	Van Ginkel & Benjamin	1979 - 1982
Associate	Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP	1972 - 1979

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
New York State Bar Association	Sections on Business Law, Taxation	N/A
American Bar Association	Sections on Business Law, Taxation; Committee on M&A	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
New York University 36th Institute on Federal Taxation	Partnership Buy-Sell Agreements	1978
New York University Journal of International Law and Politics	Various (Managing Editor)	N/A

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
New York University School of Law	LL.M - Master of Laws	1979
New York University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1971
New York University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1968

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
New York University 36th Institute on Federal Taxation	Partnership Buy-Sell Agreements	2012

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Reviews

5.0 stars4.9 (20)

5 Star		95%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		5%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

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Lee is a trusted lawyer and will take care of you

5.0 stars

Posted by Arun
February 10, 2021

I have worked with Lee Black for 4+ years, where he served as General Counsel on my software startup. Lee is a trusted lawyer who genuinely has your best interests in mind. Lee is very experienced and has served many different types of businesses and situations. He is a first principles thinker, and is able to come up with the core issues to resolve in any situation. He has great client service - he is very responsive and works extremely hard for you. He is detail-oriented, which helps identify and resolve most potential scenarios. He is also a great human being - he has supported me as a mentor personally. I highly recommend working with Lee.

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Excellent Transaction Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Lauren
January 8, 2021

My husband and I engaged Lee to assist us with an investment transaction. He brought a level of expertise and knowledge to us that far exceeded my expectations and helped us navigate the complex legal and tax considerations in question. He also spent time educating us on our options and the "why" behind certain recommendations. I highly recommend Lee and know we will use his services in the future.

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Highest recommendation

5.0 stars

Posted by Sheri
January 4, 2021

I have worked with Mr Black for fifteen years. His ability to get to the heart of a situation is stellar. He has used his vast expertise to advise me in a particularly challenging effort to unravel usual elements of a long term lawsuit. If another category of legal knowledge is needed Mr Black will find the appropriate attorney to consult while continuing to manage the situation. This has saved me a great deal of time and money. Mr Black really listens to his clients needs and opinions and responds appropriately and throughly. It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. Black in the highest of terms.

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Was helpful

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 30, 2018

I asked a question regarding taxes regarding a complication from the past and what to do in the present. Mr. Black gave me an informative article and he gave me his opinion. He took the time to answer me whereas other attorneys on this site did not.

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Extremely helpful

5.0 stars

Posted by Abby
July 16, 2018

I contacted Lee to get assistance with my situation. After speaking with Lee, it became apparent that I needed a different type of attorney, but he still listened carefully as I described my challenges. He provided me with information and direction to help resolve my issues most effectively. I greatly appreciate his consideration. This is an attorney who actually cares about people. Thank you!

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Consulted attorney

Professional - Responsive

5.0 stars

Posted by George
October 29, 2017

Mr.Black responded promptly to my request, and even though he stated that he wouldn't handle my case, he offered to advise me over the phone and showed interest and concern.

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Consulted attorney

Very Professional

5.0 stars

Posted by BC
November 25, 2016

Louis was a pleasure to work with. Very responsive and knowledgable. Highly recommend.

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Hired attorney

Attorney of the highest caliber

5.0 stars

Posted by Yoel
July 12, 2015

Lee is a top notch attorney that was able to resolve a long list of issues that my company inherited from my previous corporate attorneys. He is extremely sharp and knowledgeable in all aspects of corporate and taxation law. We had several complex incorporation issues, and Lee was able to come up with sound solutions to each and every problem. We also utilized his knowledge to perform diligence on contracts that were drafted by our real estate attorneys, and his comments were tremendously valuable. In conclusion, Lee’s services are worth every penny. We look forward to continue leveraging his knowledge in our future business endeavors.

5.0 stars

Posted by Satya Ramaswamy
June 6, 2015

Lee was our counsel from getting our startup company started to its dissolution. He was kind and understanding of the pain startup founders go through. He was the knowledgeable and steady hand that we needed in ensuring we did all the right things and did it the right way. He handled every issue with diligence and in a cost effective way. He was always quite responsive and got back quickly on my queries and requests. I will highly recommend him to any one looking for a corporate law counsel.

5.0 stars

Posted by Jim
September 29, 2011

I have worked with Lee for almost 20 years on deals and issues of every size and kind. His insight and value goes far beyond just the pure legal matter at hand. He is one of the few lawyers I have ever met that understand getting a deal done, or solving a problem, is the core goal and that the lawyering should help, not hinder.

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Hui Zeng, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Aug 26, 2020
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Marshall Isaacs, Tax Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
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Louis ("Lee") is one of the sharpest tax and corporate lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with. What truly separates Lee from the pack, however, is his creativity in attaining the best possible results for his clients. I highly endorse Lee.

Hui Zeng, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Aug 26, 2020
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Marshall Isaacs, Tax Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
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Wesley Howard, Business Attorney on Jan 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. He is hard working, ethical, thoughtful, resourceful and pragmatic.

David Rich, Business Attorney on Nov 16, 2011
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I'm an attorney who recently had the pleasure of working with Lee Black on a complex litigation matter. Lee Black is well known for his expertise and hard work in serving as outside general counsel to his corporate clients. I heartily endorse Mr. Black.

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Excellent Transaction Attorney

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I wouldn't do a deal with out him

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