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Mikhail E. Lezhnev
also known as Mike Lezhnev
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NYC based Attorney specializing in estate planning, closely-held business, and tax law.
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
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Lezhnev Law, PLLC
39 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York City, NY, 10006
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Mikhail E. Lezhnev's Reviews
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Posted by Yelena | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Estate Planning
Mikhail was a knowledgeable and attentive counsellor. Happy that I went to him. My estate plan was done in no time. Highly recommend.
Posted by Vitaliy | November 17, 2020 | Business
Excellent legal advice
Mike Lezhnev provided my company excellent legal advice during Covid business shut downs in New York. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Sasha | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Great experience
I had a very good experience with Mikhail E. Lezhnev, especially during the difficulties of the pandemic. He advised me on payroll and business taxes and how to protect my assets from creditors. Apparently, I have been overpaying in payroll taxes for some time, and surprisingly this was pretty easy t...
Posted by Lana | August 10, 2019 | Tax
Great experience
Mikhail was very prompt on responding. We received very thorough and detailed consultation on tax / business issue, which gave us piece of mind. He is very professional and knowledgeable.
Posted by Beck | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
A great experience all around.
I could not be happier with my choice. My situation was a bit of a mess, from issues with my company's legal status to taxes to certain contract issues. Mikhail did not only help me figure it all out, he provided valuable new information I had no idea about, which will be saving me a good deal of mon...
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Experience
Honors
2009
Cum Laude, College of Staten Island
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Of Counsel, Robinson Brog
2017 - 2021
Principal, Lezhnev Law, PLLC
2016 - 2021
General Counsel, Master Call Connections, LLC
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Meltzer Lippe Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld LLP
2012 - 2013
Legal Extern, IRS Chief Counsel's Office
2011 - 2012
Tax Research Assistant, Brooklyn Law School
2010 - 2010
Legal Clinic Intern, United States Attorney's Office
Associations
American Bar Association
New York Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York CPA Society
Sample of Legal Cases
Conversion of Personal Residence to Commercial Real Estate for Tax Purposes
Successful conversions; tens of thousands of dollars of tax savings
Education
2018
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Law in Taxation
2013
Brooklyn Law School
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2013
Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2009
City University of New York, College of Staten Island
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
New York CPA Society - Nassau County
Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
Publications
2012
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
See Chapter 23, LIMITED LIABILITY ENTITIES: STATE BY STATE GUIDE TO LLCS AND LLPS
Languages
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Are informally written agreements admissible in legal situations?
01 May 2021
Q&A
How do I handle a tax preparer who apparently stole my refund?
03 May 2021
Q&A
Do I need to report the sale of my house?
29 Apr 2021