Robert S. Reynolds

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Robert S. Reynolds: Attorney with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Robert S. Reynolds is the Chair of the Estate Planning and Administration Practice Group and a partner in the Federal and State Taxation Practice Group.

Background/Education

Mr. Reynolds is originally from Kingston, New York, and received his Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, in 1993. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School in 1996 and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center while he was serving as an attorney advisor at the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C.

Representative Accomplishments

• Drafts estate planning documents including wills, trusts, retirement plan and insurance beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills with a focus on income, gift, estate and generation¬ skipping transfer taxes

• Represents individual and corporate fiduciaries and family members in Surrogate’s (probate) Court and supervises all aspects of estate and trust administration

• Represents taxpayers before the United States Tax Court, Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

• Co¬authors chapters on Federal and New York State Estate Taxation in the New York State Bar Association’s publication “Probate and Administration of New York Estates”

• Lectures on trusts and estates and tax matters for the New York State Bar Association and other organizations

• Served as an adjunct faculty member at Albany Law School as the instructor of Federal Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders from 2002 to 2004

• Served as attorney advisor to the Honorable Daniel J. Dinan, United States Tax Court from 1996 to 1999

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Federal and State Taxation
  • Trusts and Estates

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Siena College, B.S., Finance, 1993
Law School Attended:
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1996; Georgetown Law School, LL.M., Taxation, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, New York; 1999, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Memberships:

Affiliations

Mr. Reynolds is admitted to practice law in New York State and before the United States Tax Court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. He is a member of the Albany County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association (Trusts and Estates Section, Taxation Committee) and a fellow of The New York Bar Foundation. Mr. Reynolds is active with the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (Board member, Finance Committee, and Chair of the Professional Advisors Council). He is a member, former Director, and Past President (2010-2011) of the Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York and a member of the Siena College Saints Alive! Advisory Council. Mr. Reynolds is a Director, current Treasurer and former President (2016-2020) of the Bethlehem Basketball Club, a Director of the Bethlehem Girls Basketball Club, and has coached youth basketball, soccer, tennis and baseball.

Birth Information:
Poughkeepsie, New York, October 28, 1971
ISLN:
912043928

Payment Information

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Other Information
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (9 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

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/27/12 in Trusts and Estates

    Robert is an exceptional attorney. His knowledge is immense, but his demeanor and client management style is also impressive. Robert can be trusted with complex and sensitive matters and is an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/19/10 in Estate and Gift Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/19/10 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/17/10 in Trusts and Estates

    Mr. Reynolds is a capable and experienced attorney who handles matters professionally and with compassion.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/12/10 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/25/10 in Trusts and Estates

    Mr Reynolds is an excellent attorney who serves his clients in a diligent and expert manner.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/17/10 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/17/10 in Trusts and Estates

    Rob is one of the brightest and most ethical attorneys in our geographic area.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/17/10 in Trusts and Estates

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