Karen Streisfeld-Leitner

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Karen Streisfeld-Leitner: Attorney with McLaughlin & Stern, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography



Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner received her A.B. in psychology from Duke University, cum laude, in 1986, and her J.D. from Cornell Law School, magna cum laude, in 1990. While at Cornell, Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner received the American Jurisprudence Award in contracts, was a Note Editor of the Cornell Law Review, published "The Denial of Due Process: The Unrecognized Right to an Attorney for Jeopardy Assessed Taxpayers," and, upon graduation, was admitted into the Order of the Coif. After law school, Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner served as a federal judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. In 2003, she received a Masters of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from New York University Law School. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner joined McLaughlin & Stern in 2004 as an associate, became counsel to the firm in 2007 and was made a McLaughlin & Stern partner in 2011. As an experienced estate planner, she is highly skilled in using a wide variety of sophisticated tax planning techniques to achieve clients' goals for their families in a tax-efficient manner. Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner also appreciates her clients' desires to maintain a simple approach to their estate planning, and works with them conscientiously to streamline the techniques used. In assisting clients with the administration of estates, Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner provides legal and practical support to the clients' fiduciaries to assist them in meeting their fiduciary responsibilities in a manner consistent with the client's needs and preferences.

Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner resides in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, with her husband and two children.
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Trusts and Estates

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Duke University, A.B., Psychology, 1986; Duke University, A.B., cum laude, 1986
Law School Attended:
Cornell Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990; New York University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2003
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York; 1998, New Jersey
ISLN:
903359366

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Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 05/05/15 in Estate Planning

    Karen is extremely knowledgeable and focused on client service. I recommend her highly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/26/15 in Estate Planning

    Karen is an extremely smart, thoughtful, detail-oriented and careful practitioner. She is a superstar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/13/20 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/12/15 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/12/15 in Trusts and Estates

    Karen is very knowledgable and highly skilled in her area of expertise.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/12/15 in Estate Planning

    Karen is an outstanding attorney. It is my pleasure to give her my highest recommendation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/02/15 in Estate Planning

    Excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/27/15 in Trusts and Estates Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 04/26/15 in Trusts and Estates

    Karen Streisfeld-Leitner is a an accomplished practitioner in the field of trusts and estates. I have referred many people to her over the years who have been very happy with her counsel. Indeed, she has prepared my own will and related documents.... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/26/15 in Trusts and Estates Taxation

    Ms. Streisfeld-Leitner is an excellent and ethical attorney, as well as a really wonderful human being. I have known Ms. Stresifeld-Leitner for about two decades. When I first met her she was a general commercial litigator. Her high legal acumen acr... Read more

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Contact Karen Streisfeld-Leitner

Contact Information:

332-388-8199  Phone

212-448-0066  Fax

www.mclaughlinstern.com/attorneys/herman-tarnow

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