$ 500-600 per hour
PRO
Mark S. Katz
also known as Mark Steven Katz
Virtual Consultation Available
About Mark
Biography
In his more than 20 years of practice, Mr. Katz has counseled his clients in the areas of Federal and State Income and Estate Taxation; State and Local Real Property Taxation; Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration; Business Organizations and Business Transactions; Real Estate, and Health Care Transactions.
Mr. Katz has handled several disputes before the IRS and the Nevada Department of Taxation. Mr. Katz has lectured at several continuing education seminars on business organizations, business transactions, and tax issues, including, income and real property tax issues, §1031 like-kind exchange issues, partnership taxation, and taxation of S Corporations.
Mr. Katz co-authored one of the first articles on the “Spendthrift Trust Act of Nevada” following the enactment of amendments to it that now allow clients to create Nevada Asset Protection Trusts. Mr. Katz earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in May, 1994; his J.D. (cum laude) from Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA in May 1997; and his LL.M. (taxation) from Boston University School of Law in May 1998. While at Suffolk Law School, Mr. Katz served as Research Assistant to Professor Russell Murphy during the 1995-1996 academic year.
Mr. Katz is admitted in Nevada and Massachusetts. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the U.S. Tax Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Over 20 Years Of Estate Planning, Probate, Will & Trusts Experience!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
25%
29 years
Estate Planning
20%
29 years
Real Estate
20%
29 years
Tax
20%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 6 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 8 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 28 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Alterwitz Katz LLP
(702) 989-9499
Fax
8965 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 360, Las Vegas, NV, 89123-4893
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"Mark's reputation in the Community is outstanding. He is known to be supremely knowledgeable within his Areas of Practice (Commercial Transactions and Estate Planning), and I have personally relied upon him personally and professionally. For years, we have regularly referred clients to Mark's law firm, with positive results. What I appreciate most is Mark's ability to consider the unique aspects of each client's situation. He goes "above and beyond", seeking to understand how the legal matter at issue affects the client's global situation. It is worth noting as well that Mark has Tax Degree(from NYU), giving him the ability to consider applicable tax consequences. I refer Mr. Katz and his firm to any prospective client without reservation."
"Mr. Katz is an excellent attorney who works hard to obtain the best possible result for his clients."
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"Mark is a veteran lawyer in Las Vegas and has quickly risen to the top of the list of go to lawyers in his field."
"Attorney Katz exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and a level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law, which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law and a benefit from our inherent desire to provide solutions to problems. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in this forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to help those in need. This Attorney’s experience and knowledge, I believe, demonstrates that there is a desire to provide accurate advice and obtain appropriate results for clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with their legal problems for which we collectively provide useful information, thereby demystifying the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend this Attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a great lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge. He is meticulous and dedicated to his work."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Alterwitz Katz, LLP
2009 - 2013
Sole Shareholder, Katz Law Group
2003 - 2009
Associate, Levine Garfinkel & Katz
2000 - 2003
Associate, Kummer Kaempfer Bonner & Reshaw
1999 - 2000
Associate, Santoro, Driggs, Walch, Kearney, Holly & Thompson
Associations
2018 - Present
Massachusetts Board of Bar OverseersAdmittee
2017 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
2017 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
1998 - Present
Nevada State BarMember
1998 - Present
U.S. Tax CourtMember
1998 - Present
U.S. District Court of NevadaMember
Education
1998
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
Limited Liability Company Update in Nevada: Formation, Operation and State Law Issues
Taxation of LLCs
2005
Clark County Bar Association
Business Organizations
2005
A Primer On S Corporations: Tax And Non-Tax Issues
Taxation of S Corporations, Taxation of Built-In Gains and Excess Passive Investment Income
2004
Limited Liability Company Update in Nevada: Formation, Operation and State Law Issues
Compliance Under State Law
2004
Limited Liability Company Update in Nevada: Formation, Operation and State Law Issues
Taxation of LLCs
2004
Clark County Bar Association
Business Organization: Advanced Level
2004
A Primer On S Corporations: Tax And Non-Tax Issues
Taxation of S Corporations, Taxation of Built-In Gains and Excess Passive Investment Income
2003
Property Tax Law In Nevada
Assessment Procedures, Appeals
2002
Limited Liability Company Update in Nevada: Formation, Operation and State Law Issues
Compliance Under State Law
2002
Advanced Partnerships, LLCs And LLPs
Taxation
2001
Limited Liability Company Update in Nevada: Formation, Operation and State Law Issues
Compliance Under State Law
2000
§1031 Exchanges of Investment Properties in Nevada
Essentials of IRC §1031 Exchanging
Publications
2000
Clark County Bar Association
The Spendthrift Trust Act of Nevada
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
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Legal Answers
Q&A
QDRO was part of my divorce decree. I talked to my 401k plan holder and they inadvertently cashed out my 401 money to me .
29 Oct 2020
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Does your business structure limit partnerships ?
31 Oct 2020
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Do i need a small estate affidavit to collect a pension?
28 May 2018