Louis Black

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Louis Black

also known as Lee Black

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 53 years

Business Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contracts & Agreements

100 Wall Street, Suite 900, New York, NY

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About Louis

Biography

Tax & Business Attorney For Entrepreneurs & Growing Businesses. Call Today 718-578-4162

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Start-ups, general business representation, raising growth capital, intellectual property issues, Internet law, limited liability company and corporation issues, litigation.

53 years

40%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Shareholders agreements, limited liability company agreements, customer agreements, short form letter agreements, etc.

53 years

20%
Mergers and Acquisitions 20%

Mergers and acquisitions of companies with a value less than $100 million.

53 years

20%
Tax 20%

All US and New York business tax issues, foreign investment in the US and outbound transactions.

53 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 53 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1972

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Black & Associates

100 Wall Street, Suite 900, New York, NY, 10005

blackesq.com

Louis Black's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Arun | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Lee is a trusted lawyer and will take care of you

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.

Posted by Lauren | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Excellent Transaction Attorney

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" b...ehind certain recommendations. I highly recommend Lee and know we will use his services in the future.

Posted by Sheri | January 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highest recommendation

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 w...ill 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.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Tax

Was helpful

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.

Posted by Abby | July 16, 2018

Extremely helpful

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 gr...eatly appreciate his consideration. This is an attorney who actually cares about people. Thank you!

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Louis Black's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marshall Isaacs

Tax lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Wesley Howard

Business lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is hard working, ethical, thoughtful, resourceful and pragmatic."

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David Rich

Business lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Marshall Isaacs

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Wesley Howard

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who

2013

Who's Who in the World, Marquis Who's Who

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Black & Associates

1986 - 2001

Chairman, Corporate Department, De Forest & Duer

1979 - 1982

Partner, Van Ginkel & Benjamin

1972 - 1979

Associate, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Sections on Business Law, Taxation

American Bar Association

Sections on Business Law, Taxation; Committee on M&A

Education

1979

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1971

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

New York University 36th Institute on Federal Taxation

Partnership Buy-Sell Agreements

Publications

1978

New York University 36th Institute on Federal Taxation Partnership Buy-Sell Agreements

N/A

New York University Journal of International Law and Politics Various (Managing Editor)

Languages

English

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