Delivering creative and effective legal solutions for 41 years

For 41 years, Richard M. Lipsman has helped individuals, families and businesses with various tax, estate planning and probate matters throughout the New York Metropolitan area. Mr. Lipsman takes great pride in building long-term relationships with his clients, assisting you as changes occur in your life and business.

Whether your business has a federal tax issue, you need an estate plan to protect your family and assets, or you have a probate dispute to settle in court, your interests come first. Richard M. Lipsman takes the time to get to know you and to fully understand your tax, estate or probate matter, whether simple or complex. He educates you on your options and carefully explains what is needed to meet your objectives. The goal is to equip you to make informed decisions. Mr. Lipsman is skilled in determining the best course of action and consistently crafts creative and effective legal solutions that accomplish your legal goals.

Richard M. Lipsman has earned the respect of his peers with an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® — a distinction signifying high ethical standards and professional ability. He is also a certified public accountant.

Accomplishing your legal goals with experience, skill and tenacity

Richard M. Lipsman can assist in the following areas:

• Tax law ― If you or your business is in immediate trouble with taxes from audit through appeal in state or federal courts or if you need assistance in planning to avoid trouble, Richard M. Lipsman is ready to help.
• Trusts and estates ― Regardless of the size or complexity of your estate, Richard M. Lipsman can assist with wills, trusts, guardianships, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, powers of appointment and other documents to protect you in case of accident, disability, illness or death.
• Probate litigation ― Richard M. Lipsman understands how hard it is to begin the legal process after a loved one dies. He can assist and guide you with the entire process of probate in the administration of a decedent’s will or estate if no will, and he can help you with transferring a decedent’s property to the beneficiaries. He is also ready to represent you if you want to contest a will or trust, and he can defend you in a lawsuit.

Successfully serving clients in New York

Richard M. Lipsman represents individuals, families and businesses throughout New York City, the state of New York and nationwide. Mr. Lipsman also has international clients. All Russian- and Georgian-speaking clients are welcome.

Trusted tax, estate planning and probate representation in Manhattan

To find out more about our services and how he can assist you, call Richard M. Lipsman at 212-532-7700 or contact him online to schedule an appointment.