Karim Patrick Husain

Karim Patrick Husain

also known as Karim P. Husain

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Tax Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Tax, Probate, Business, Bankruptcy & Debt

The Hartshorne Mansion, 535 North Church Street, Suite 220, West Chester, PA

About Karim

Biography

Karim P. Husain is a dedicated attorney with a focus on Wills, Trusts & Estates, Bankruptcy, Business Consulting & Commercial Litigation, and Tax Controversies & Tax Litigation. With a w...

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Tax 50%

My tax practice focuses on tax controversies & litigation, and federal estate tax planning.

50%
Probate 30%

I handle estate settlement, as well as estate litigation matters including will contests.

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

My bankruptcy practice focuses on the represenation of individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcies.

10%
Business 10%

My business practice focuses on commercial transactions & litigation, including incorporations and the representation of start-up businesses

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Karim P Husain Attorney At Law

The Hartshorne Mansion, 535 North Church Street, Suite 220, West Chester, PA, 19380

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Karim Patrick Husain's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Anthony | July 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Excellent Tax Attorney!

Mr. Husain is an excellent tax attorney. Even when things get tough, he will fight to help you achieve the best possible result. No review of Mr. Husain's practice would be complete without mentioning how nice and understanding he is to his clients. I would recommend hiring him for anything you might... need related to taxes.

Posted by Drew | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Karim is the lawyer you're looking for

If you're searching for a lawyer and Karim's name comes up as an option, contact him immediately. He's extremely thorough, very thoughtful and will work hard to get his client the absolute best outcome, no matter how complicated the situation is or how much extra he has to do to get the job done. ... We had a very stressful and potentially future-crushing IRS situation we had to work through and for us it was beyond complex and we had lost all hope. Then we contacted Karim and we knew from the first call that he was going to do his absolute best (which you'll quickly find to be above and beyond expectations). Our family is thankful for Karim and will be working with him in the future as the need arises.

Posted by Todd | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate - Father

My father had a small estate and for the past five years, my brother and I had not bothered to close it. Finally, I knew I needed to get it done and contacted Karim, it was a great move! Living in NC, it was great to have someone who knew what needed to be done, provided the direction and support t...o close the various gates and ultimately get the account closed while ensuring there were no loose ends. I would strongly recommend Karim to anyone looking for a lawyer who specializes in tax, bankruptcy or probate.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2020

Unprofessional and Rude

I called for the free consult and he hung up on me while I was mid sentence after stating that my case was too minor for him to deal with. Even if I had a case that had more money involved or knew someone that did, I would DEFINITELY not pay for this lawyer nor would I recommend him. Unprofessional a...ttitude and behavior.

Karim Husain

Replied last September 28, 2020

I don't recall this specific telephone conversation. Please consider the possibility that your call was dropped due to a failure in cell/telephone service. Each year I provide countless hours of free legal advice to our community over the telephone. Thanks.

Posted by Rod | October 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax

IRS Tax Help

I contacted Brandywine Tax Resolution to help with a Company payroll tax issue, Karim Husain was instrumental in negotiating a payment plan with the IRS. Later the business failed with more than a 1 million dollar payroll tax liability which the IRS attached to me personally. Karim Husain led me thro...ugh the process of the filing of an Offer in Compromise. I received notice of approval of the offer and am very pleased with the settlement. Brandywine Tax saved me more than a million dollars of tax liability. Brandywine Tax offered the Offer In Compromise at a reasonable fixed price as well. I would highly recommend Brandywine Tax for these types of complicated Tax issues.

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Karim Patrick Husain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Carroll

Tax lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathaniel Wojan

Unknown lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr.Husain is a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Marx

Business lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Husain is an outstanding attorney, who's services I would highly recommend."

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Steve Jarmon

Tax lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee Ciccarelli

Business lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters

2023

AV Rated Preeminent Attorney - Highest Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Interviewed on 6abc Action News - WPVI Philadelphia, 6abc Action News - WPVI Philadelphia

2012

Top Lawyer 2012, Main Line Today Magazine

2010

Pro Bono Roll of Honor, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

2004

Outstanding Pro Bono Efforts for Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Brandywine Tax Resolution

2001 - Present

Member, Karim P. Husain, Attorney At Law

2000 - 2001

Senior Associate, Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

1999 - 2000

Senior Tax Associate, KPMG LLP

1998 - 1999

Judicial Law Clerk To The Hon. Charles A. Lord, Commonwealth Court Of Pennsylvania

1997 - 1998

Judicial Law Clerk To The Hon. Robert A. Latrone, Philadelphia Court Of Common Pleas

Associations

Chester County Bar Association

Member

Delaware County Estate Planning Council

Montgomery County Bar Association

2017 - 2018

American Bar Association, Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division

Vice Chair, Tax Law Committee

Education

1999

Villanova University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Carnegie Mellon University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2006

Philadelphia Estate Planning Council Newsletter How Ethical is your Compensation?

Languages

English

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