Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, known for its ‘exceptional experience and expertise’, handles a wide range of issues faced by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations throughout the United States and around the world. From its office in New York, the practice provides guidance on domestic and international governance and tax-related matters, charitable gift planning and administration, and the management and investment of endowments. Laura Butzel leads the practice, advising on program-related investments, lobbying and political activity regulations, and mission-related investing programs, involving private foundations and public charities. Robin Krause has extensive experience in developing innovative giving and investment opportunities related to donor-advised funds, while John Sare represents museums, colleges, and private foundations in handling complex charitable gifts, endowment funds, restricted donations, art collections, and the receipt of charitable bequests. Justin Zaremby is a key name to note in relation to the intersection of corporate transactions and tax exempt-organizations, helping clients with program and mission-related investments.
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‘Very responsive. Able to address nuances of each unique circumstance.'
‘Flexible, works with us, and appreciates the sensitive internal politics we often have to reckon with.'
‘Exceptional experience and expertise; treat clients with great respect and dignity; always available and quick response to client's inquiries, questions and requests. Always provided the most appropriate legal advises and products per the best interest of its clients.'
‘Justin Zaremby and Robin Krause have been working as a Team to provide outstanding legal services, with their exceptional expertise & experience in the industry, very effective communications and timely responses and result delivery, and always putting their clients' interest and needs on the top. They are the best!’
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Justin Zaremby
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Laura Butzel
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Robin Krause; John Sare; Justin Zaremby