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With roots that date to 1889, Holland & Knight is a highly respected law firm with 35 offices across the globe. The firm is organized into seven practice sections: 1) Corporate, M&A and Securities, 2) Financial Services, 3) Government, 4) Healthcare, 5) Litigation, 6) Real Estate and 7) Wealth & Tax. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams collaborate seamlessly across offices to deliver practical, forward-looking counsel and support clients wherever their business takes them.
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Florida
701 Brickell Avenue Suite 3300 , Miami, Florida, USA, FL 33131, Miami
USA
Georgia
1180 West Peachtree Street, One Atlantic Center, Suite 1800, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, GA 30309, Atlanta
Texas
98 San Jacinto Boulevard Suite 1900 , Austin, Texas, USA, 78701, Austin
Alabama
1901 Sixth Avenue North Suite 1400 , Birmingham, Alabama, USA, AL 35203, Birmingham
Massachusetts
10 St. James Avenue, 11th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, MA 02116, Boston
Florida
524 Grand Regency Blvd. , Brandon, Florida, USA, 33510, Brandon
California
1901 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, California, USA, 90067, Century City
North Carolina
1120 S. Tryon Street , Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, NC 28203, Charlotte
Tennessee
633 Chestnut Street Suite 1400 , Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, 37450, Chattanooga
Illinois
150 N. Riverside Plaza Suite 2700 , Chicago, Illinois, USA, IL 60606, Chicago
Texas
One Arts Plaza 1722 Routh Street Suite 1500 , Dallas, Texas, USA, TX 75201, Dallas
Colorado
1801 California Street, Suite 5000, Denver, Colorado, USA, 80202, Denver
Florida
515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, FL 33301, Fort Lauderdale
Texas
811 Main Street, Suite 2500, Houston, Texas, USA, TX 77002, Houston
Florida
50 North Laura Street Suite 3900 , Jacksonville, Florida, USA, FL 32202, Jacksonville
California
400 South Hope Street, 8th Floor, Los Angeles, California, USA, CA 90071, Los Angeles
Tennessee
Nashville City Center 511 Union Street Suite 2700 , Nashville, Tennessee, USA, TN 37219, Nashville
Tennessee
511 Union St Ste 2700 Nashville , Nashville, Tennessee, USA, TN 37219, Nashville
New York
787 Seventh Avenue, 31st Fl. , New York, New York, USA, NY 10019, New York
California
4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 900 , Newport Beach, California, USA, CA 92660, Newport Beach
Florida
200 South Orange Avenue Suite 2600 , Orlando, Florida, USA, FL 32801, Orlando
Pennsylvania
1650 Market Street Suite 3300 , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, PA 19103, Philadelphia
Oregon
601 SW Second Ave Suite 1800 , Portland, Oregon, USA, OR 97204, Portland
Virginia
200 South 10th Street Suite 1000 , Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23219, Richmond
California
560 Mission St Suite 1900 , San Francisco, California, USA, CA 94105, San Francisco
Washington
701 Fifth Avenue Suite 4700 , Seattle, Washington, USA, 98104, Seattle
Connecticut
One Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Boulevard, Suite 1400, Stamford, Connecticut, USA, CT 06901-3271, Stamford
Florida
315 South Calhoun Street, Suite 600, Tallahassee, Florida, USA, FL 32301, Tallahassee
Florida
100 North Tampa Street, Suite 4100, Tampa, Florida, USA, FL 33602, Tampa
Virginia
1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1700 , Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA, VA 22102, Tysons Corner
District of Columbia
800 17th Street, NW Suite 1100 , Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA, 20006, Washington, DC
Florida
777 South Flagler Drive Suite 1900, West Tower , West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, FL 33401, West Palm Beach
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Corporate Transparency Act: It's Back
In Smith v. United States Department of the Treasury, et al., the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Feb. 17, 2025, granted the government's motion to stay the order granting preliminary relief pending the disposition of the appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Corporate Transparency Act: Government Appeals Smith Case, Seeks Reporting Rule Reinstatement
Here are the latest developments in the ongoing Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) saga.
Eleven Holland & Knight Southern California Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2025
LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2025) – Super Lawyers has named six attorneys in Holland & Knight's Southern California offices as "Super Lawyers" and five as "Rising Stars" for 2025.
Nine Holland & Knight Illinois Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
CHICAGO (January 24, 2025) – Super Lawyers has named five attorneys in Holland & Knight's Illinois office as "Super Lawyers" and four as "Rising Stars" for 2025.
Preeminent International Private Wealth Partners from Karlin & Peebles Join Holland & Knight in Cent
LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2025) – Holland & Knight announced today that three longtime partners from Los Angeles-based private wealth services law firm Karlin & Peebles LLP joined the firm's Century City office on Jan. 1.
Trident Trust Investigation: Implications for Clients and Advisors
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and IRS have issued a John Doe summons targeting Trident Trust and related companies in three federal court cases.
IRS, State of California Offer Tax Relief for Wildfire-Impacted Taxpayers in Los Angeles County
In response to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster declaration regarding the Los Angeles wildfires, the IRS on Jan. 10, 2025, issued a news release, IR-2025-10, announcing postponement of certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers.
Developments in the Texas Top Cop Shop Case Impact Corporate Transparency Act
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending the government's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its Implementing Regulations (the Order).
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Dec. 3, 2024, issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending (temporarily) the government's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Implementing Regulations.
Important Reminder: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline Jan. 1, 2025
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires 1) domestic (U.S.) entities and 2) foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. (collectively, "Reporting Companies") that were in existence prior to Jan. 1, 2024, to file an electronic Beneficial Ownership Information Return (BOIR)
Joshua Husbands Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Portland
Holland & Knight has named Joshua Husbands executive partner of the firm's Portland office. Mr. Husbands will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his practice, which focuses on private wealth services and tax counsel for private companies and their owners.
FinCEN Issues Final Rule on AML/CFT Requirements for Investment Adviser Sector
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (Final Rule) adding certain registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) to the definition of "financial institution" under the regulations implementing the BSA.
A Game Plan for Success: Basic Estate Planning for Student-Athletes
Following changes in state laws, NCAA regulations and other legal action, student-athletes now are able to generate income through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals based on marketing, appearance and licensing fees.
Side-by-Side Comparison of State Private Trust Company Laws Shows Key Advantages by Location
There are numerous laws and regulatory issues to take into account when considering a state in which to form a Private Trust Company (PTC), including requirements around annual reporting, residency of personnel and capital requirements.
Thirty Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Thirty Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 guide.
IRS Proposes to Classify Basket Contracts as a Tax Avoidance Scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on July 11, 2024, issued proposed regulations that would classify certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions.
Maximize Your Legacy: Take Advantage of the High Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Sunset
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the estate and gift tax exemption was doubled for tax years 2018-2025.
Lawrence Kern Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago
CHICAGO (July 1, 2024) – Holland & Knight welcomes Lawrence "Larry" Kern as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago. Also joining Holland & Knight are Associates Jared Dodd and Norbert Isaacs.
Tennessee Trust Bill Takes Effect and Makes Important Changes to the State's Trust Laws
Tennessee enacted a new trust bill effective July 1, 2024, that made several key changes to Tennessee's trust laws as well as an important change to the Tennessee general partnership statute.
IRS Targets Owners of Professional Sports Franchises Regarding Tax Reporting
The IRS recently announced a new enforcement campaign that targets and investigates sports industry partnerships reporting significant tax losses.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Private Wealth Services Group with Three-Lawyer Team in Boston
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with a team of three attorneys in Boston.
Holland & Knight Bolsters Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team with the addition of a five-person group of attorneys and nonprofit professionals.
Holland & Knight Grows International Private Wealth Practice with Addition of David Hryck
David Hryck, an internationally renowned tax, business and private wealth attorney in New York, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Private Wealth Services Partner Bryan Howard Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville.
Tennessee Removes Alternative Measure for Franchise Tax, Creates Automatic Refund Period
Gov. Bill Lee recently signed into law Public Chapter 950, which creates significant changes in how Tennessee's franchise tax is calculated.
Florida's State Sales Tax on Real Property Commercial Leases to Decrease Effective June 1, 2024
The Florida Department of Revenue released Tax Information Publication (TIP) 24A01-02 on April 8, 2024, indicating that the state sales tax rate on the "total rent charged for renting, leasing, or granting a license to use real property ... is reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent"
Not So Cryptic: IRS Increases Oversight on Cryptocurrency Income Tax Reporting Requirements
In 2025, the IRS will begin increasing its oversight of cryptocurrency transactions by requiring brokers to report investor sales and exchanges tied to such transactions.
Corporate Transparency Act: It's Back
In Smith v. United States Department of the Treasury, et al., the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Feb. 17, 2025, granted the government's motion to stay the order granting preliminary relief pending the disposition of the appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Corporate Transparency Act: Government Appeals Smith Case, Seeks Reporting Rule Reinstatement
Here are the latest developments in the ongoing Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) saga.
Eleven Holland & Knight Southern California Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2025
LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2025) – Super Lawyers has named six attorneys in Holland & Knight's Southern California offices as "Super Lawyers" and five as "Rising Stars" for 2025.
Nine Holland & Knight Illinois Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
CHICAGO (January 24, 2025) – Super Lawyers has named five attorneys in Holland & Knight's Illinois office as "Super Lawyers" and four as "Rising Stars" for 2025.
Preeminent International Private Wealth Partners from Karlin & Peebles Join Holland & Knight in Cent
LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2025) – Holland & Knight announced today that three longtime partners from Los Angeles-based private wealth services law firm Karlin & Peebles LLP joined the firm's Century City office on Jan. 1.
Trident Trust Investigation: Implications for Clients and Advisors
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and IRS have issued a John Doe summons targeting Trident Trust and related companies in three federal court cases.
IRS, State of California Offer Tax Relief for Wildfire-Impacted Taxpayers in Los Angeles County
In response to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster declaration regarding the Los Angeles wildfires, the IRS on Jan. 10, 2025, issued a news release, IR-2025-10, announcing postponement of certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers.
Developments in the Texas Top Cop Shop Case Impact Corporate Transparency Act
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending the government's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its Implementing Regulations (the Order).
Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Dec. 3, 2024, issued a nationwide preliminary injunction suspending (temporarily) the government's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Implementing Regulations.
Important Reminder: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline Jan. 1, 2025
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires 1) domestic (U.S.) entities and 2) foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. (collectively, "Reporting Companies") that were in existence prior to Jan. 1, 2024, to file an electronic Beneficial Ownership Information Return (BOIR)
Joshua Husbands Named New Leader of Holland & Knight in Portland
Holland & Knight has named Joshua Husbands executive partner of the firm's Portland office. Mr. Husbands will oversee the day-to-day management of the office while continuing to manage his practice, which focuses on private wealth services and tax counsel for private companies and their owners.
FinCEN Issues Final Rule on AML/CFT Requirements for Investment Adviser Sector
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (Final Rule) adding certain registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) to the definition of "financial institution" under the regulations implementing the BSA.
A Game Plan for Success: Basic Estate Planning for Student-Athletes
Following changes in state laws, NCAA regulations and other legal action, student-athletes now are able to generate income through name, image and likeness (NIL) deals based on marketing, appearance and licensing fees.
Side-by-Side Comparison of State Private Trust Company Laws Shows Key Advantages by Location
There are numerous laws and regulatory issues to take into account when considering a state in which to form a Private Trust Company (PTC), including requirements around annual reporting, residency of personnel and capital requirements.
Thirty Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Thirty Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 guide.
IRS Proposes to Classify Basket Contracts as a Tax Avoidance Scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on July 11, 2024, issued proposed regulations that would classify certain basket contract transactions as listed transactions.
Maximize Your Legacy: Take Advantage of the High Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Sunset
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the estate and gift tax exemption was doubled for tax years 2018-2025.
Lawrence Kern Joins Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago
CHICAGO (July 1, 2024) – Holland & Knight welcomes Lawrence "Larry" Kern as a partner in the Private Wealth Services Group in Chicago. Also joining Holland & Knight are Associates Jared Dodd and Norbert Isaacs.
Tennessee Trust Bill Takes Effect and Makes Important Changes to the State's Trust Laws
Tennessee enacted a new trust bill effective July 1, 2024, that made several key changes to Tennessee's trust laws as well as an important change to the Tennessee general partnership statute.
IRS Targets Owners of Professional Sports Franchises Regarding Tax Reporting
The IRS recently announced a new enforcement campaign that targets and investigates sports industry partnerships reporting significant tax losses.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Private Wealth Services Group with Three-Lawyer Team in Boston
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with a team of three attorneys in Boston.
Holland & Knight Bolsters Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations Team with the addition of a five-person group of attorneys and nonprofit professionals.
Holland & Knight Grows International Private Wealth Practice with Addition of David Hryck
David Hryck, an internationally renowned tax, business and private wealth attorney in New York, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Twenty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth
Twenty-five Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals and families in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.
Private Wealth Services Partner Bryan Howard Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville.
Tennessee Removes Alternative Measure for Franchise Tax, Creates Automatic Refund Period
Gov. Bill Lee recently signed into law Public Chapter 950, which creates significant changes in how Tennessee's franchise tax is calculated.
Florida's State Sales Tax on Real Property Commercial Leases to Decrease Effective June 1, 2024
The Florida Department of Revenue released Tax Information Publication (TIP) 24A01-02 on April 8, 2024, indicating that the state sales tax rate on the "total rent charged for renting, leasing, or granting a license to use real property ... is reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent"
Not So Cryptic: IRS Increases Oversight on Cryptocurrency Income Tax Reporting Requirements
In 2025, the IRS will begin increasing its oversight of cryptocurrency transactions by requiring brokers to report investor sales and exchanges tied to such transactions.
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