About Steven

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 75%

40 years

75%

Estate Planning 15%

40 years

15%

Financial Markets and Services 5%

40 years

Tax 5%

40 years

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Steven Mark Etkind's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Excellent ESOP lawyer

I have worked with Steven on difficult negotiations with other shareholders in the sale of stock to an ESOP. He helped us design an ESOP transaction and bring in a financial advisor to assist us in determining the value of our company and to prepare for the sale, and meet and discuss with our co-shar...eholders and their counsel and explained the risks and benefits of the transaction. He was able to accurately estimate the total cost of the project, and to recommend various trustees for the company to consider in the ESOP transaction. He was well prepared and aggressively negotiated term sheets and contracts. He explained to us in plain English the different ways that the transaction could be structured and the relative risks of each approach. He was always available for phone calls and emails and responded promptly and was patient with our requests. I thought he was very creative on the ESOP redemption structure and in the negotiations with the ESOP trustee lawyers on the other side of the transaction. With his help we were able to sell all the stock of our company deferring all income taxes and for the company to make a S corporation election after the transaction.

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Posted by Linda | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

Outstanding ESOP lawyer

Steven was really helpful and knowledgable about ESOPs and highly responsive to me during some difficult negotiations and complicated structuring for the sake of my business to an ESOP, I trust him completely and his bills were in line with estimates, and I was very happy that I chose him from other...s who were less knowledgeable in taxation and how to design a transaction in the least risky way to me and my family. I could always reach him by phone or email. He did not hand me off to others or to associates like my prior lawyers had done.

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Posted by Mike | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Will and Trust

Steve was very helpful and skilled helping prepare my Will and Family Trust. Professional, and most importantly Always hitting deadlines he promised and rate we agreed on. Would recommend Steve Etkind to anyone needing these services.

Posted by Alain | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Client

Steven has structured a number of complicated corporate transactions. He has always been extremely professional and has been an incredible problem solver. He is a trusted advisor and we would recommend him without reservation.

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Steven Mark Etkind's Lawyer Endorsements

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Philip Herr

Estate planning lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is the consummate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in a broad category of areas, he is great with clients, and I trust him. I have referred clients to him in the past and will going forward; he always does a superb job."

Eric Dranoff

Estate planning lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Etkind for many years and find him to be extremely knowledgeable and ethical. As a colleague, I strongly recommend him for estate planning and tax matters."

Thomas Ledbetter

Tax lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer because he is a brilliant tax mind and a great guy! He knows his stuff in ESOPs and complicated tax planning, but most importantly he gets the work done on budget and on time! What more can you ask?"

Robert Brown

Employee benefits lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven is one of a very small group of experienced middle market ESOP lawyers in the nation. His additional knowledge of public accounting as well as his knowledge of trust and estates law make him a very accomplished practitioner. He is easy to work with, and he always aims toward a positive result for all stakeholders in any matter on which he is working. I enjoy working with him."

Nels Carlson

Employee benefits lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is an outstanding attorney and a solid ERISA/Tax professional. He is ethical, fair and always looks to advance the best interests of his client. He takes the lead in pursuing reasonable alternative solutions to difficult conflicts and technical legal issues."

P Bronstein

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Steve highly. He is a ferocious advocate for his clients and knows every "in and out" of corporate deals. No adversary can slip anything past him. He is a lawyer's lawyer."

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Thomas Ledbetter

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Philip Herr

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Robert Brown

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

P Bronstein

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Eric Dranoff

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating: 1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2018

updated on 01/21/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2015

"Best North American Law Firm", Hedgeweek

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Work Experience

1999 - 2018

Partner, Sadis & Goldberg LLP

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Associations

2016 - Present

AIPAC

Minion Club Member

2016 - Present

JNF

President's Society

2005 - Present

American Friends of Herzog Hospital

Director

1999 - Present

ESOP Association

Finance committee

1999 - Present

National Center for Employee Ownership

Member

1999 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

New York City Estate Planning Council

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Representative Tax Case

Successful

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Education

1993

Quinnipiac School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1986

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2016

PKF O'Connor Davies Session

How ESOPs Create Happy Owners, Workers and Bottom Line Impace

2015

8th Annual Alternative Investment Management Seminar

Implementing a Family Office structure – What are the key advantages and pitfalls?

2015

2015 Nicheworks Conference

“Shareholder Liquidity Options Using ESOPs

2015

2015 Annual NCEO Conference

ESOP Basics

2014

The NCEO 2014 Employee Ownership Conference

ESOP Plain Design - ESOP Basics

2014

The ESOP Symposium

Best Practices for Executive Compensation

2014

Professional ESOP Forum

ESOP

2014

Las Vegas ESOP Conference and Trade Show

ESOPs

2014

ESOP Financing Seminar

Understanding ESOP Financing

2013

Third Annual Private Equity Operations and Compliance Forum

Keys to Effective Management Transition and Succession Planning

2013

NCEO and Beyster Institute 2013 Annual Employee Ownership Conference

Everything but ESOPs: A Practical Review of Equity and How to Choose

2012

Webinar

Liquidity Options

2012

2012 NCEO/Beyster Institute Employee Ownership Conference

Best Practices in Executive Compensation

2011

The ESOP 2011 Las Vegas Conference and Trade Show

ESOPs

2011

NCEO Employee Ownership Conference

Equity Compensation Overview

2010

The ESOP Association's 2010 Las Vegas Conference and Trade Show

Designing Executive Benefits in ESOP Companies

2010

NYSSCPA Estate Planning Conference

ESOPs: Current Planning Opportunities”.

2009

The National Center for Employee Ownership Webinar

Dealing With Down Times in an ESOP Company

2009

The McGehee Group Annual Advisors Conference

Strategies for ESOPs Part 1 and More Strategies for ESOPs Part 2

2009

The ESOP Association's 2009 Las Vegas Conference and Trade Show

Designing Executive Benefits in ESOP Companies

2009

14th Annual Multi-State Conference

ESOPs

2008

The ESOP Association's Las Vegas Conference & Trade Show

ESOP's

2008

The 31st Annual ESOP Association Conference

Technical & Operational Side of ESOPS – Basic Financing

2008

NCEO/Beyster Institute 2008 Employee Ownership Conference

Stock Appreciation Rights, Phantom Stock & Warrants, Oh My

2007

The 9th Annual Effective Hedge Fund Tax Practices

Hedge Fund Tax Practices

2007

FRA Webinar

Offshore Funds for Tax Efficiency and Compliance

2005

CityBar Center for CLE Benefits and Pitfalls of Sponsoring Retirement Plans Investing in Employer

The Benefits Why Corporations Like ESOPs and 401K Plans

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Publications

2016

S&G Investment Manager Alert – March FIRPTA AND REIT REFORM PROVISIONS IN NEW TAX LAW OPEN DOOR TO INCREASED FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN U.S. REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS

2015

S&G Investment Manager Alert - August Major Tax Case on US Lending Activities of Offshore Funds Heads to the US Tax Court

2014

S&G Investment Manager Alert - May IRS EXTENDS FATCA REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND ISSUES FATCA REGISTRATION GUIDANCE ON PENDING IGAS

2013

S&G Investment Manager Alert - June Update on FATCA Compliance for Alternative Investment Funds

2012

S&G Investment Manager Alert - October The Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on the Health Reform Legislation Left the New 3.8% Medicare Surtax on Unearned Income Intact

2012

S&G Investment Management Alert Strategies to Address New York City’s Unincorporated Business Tax Hedge Fund Audit Attack

2010

National Center for Employee Ownership "Don't Do That: Common Mistakes in Operating ESOPs and What to Do About Them"

2010

S&G Investment Manager Alert - February REVIEWING YOUR ESTATE PLAN IN LIGHT OF THE ESTATE TAX CHANGES IN 2010

2000

Tax Planning Tips for Professional Advisors Charitable Strategies Using ESOPs

1999

Published by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants On Employee Stock Ownership Plans

1999

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants A 350 page book on Employee Stock Ownership Plans

1998

Estate Planning magazine ESOPs Create Liquidity for Shareholders and Help Diversify Their Assets

1998

Published by Liemberg The ESOP Handbook

1994

Estate Planning magazine How a Professional Practice Can Be Sold Effectively

1994

Taxation for Lawyers Trustee Powers May Bar Charitable and Marital Deductions

1992

2 Real Estate Bankruptcy Tax 3 Real Estate PartnershipWorkouts

1990

Estate Planning magazine When and How an Interest in a Tax Shelter Should be Disposed of Before Death

1989

Small Business Taxation Substantial Economic Effect Test

1989

Barron's Minimizing College Fund Taxes

1989

Taxation For Accountants Wash Sale Rules Extended to Cover Option Losses

1989

Prentice Hall publication How to Save Taxes on Your Child’s Education Funds

1989

WG & L Tax News Available Opportunities for Funding a Child’s Education

1988

Estate Planning magazine Strategies for those Supporting Elderly Relatives

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Languages

English

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Activity

Legal Guides

Legal Guide

Why clients should consider selling their business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")

18 May 2016