Sheldon S. Polish

Of Counsel

Fort Lauderdale
954-712-5132
spolish@bergersingerman.com

Sheldon Polish concentrates his practice in all areas of income and estate tax law, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, individuals and estates and trusts. He is also heavily involved in the areas of federal income tax controversies at all levels of the Internal Revenue Service and estate planning, trust and probate.

Overview

Representative Matters

Income tax planning, estate planning and the use of trusts for high net worth individuals
Drafting of wills, trusts and other intricate estate planning tools for high net worth individuals
Probate and trust administration for estates valued between $1 million to in excess of $450 million
Involved in the structuring and formation of charitable foundations and related tax-exempt matters
Represented numerous companies and individuals in connection with disputes with the Internal Revenue Service regarding federal income tax, estate tax and gift tax matters
Represented numerous clients in corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and dispositions
Represents clietns in IRS collection matters and offers in compromise

Awards & Honors

The Best Lawyers in America®, 2008-2021
The South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, 2007-2008; 2010-2014, 2016-2019
Florida's Super Lawyers, 2006-2011
Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ rated
Worth Magazine, Top 100 Attorneys in the Country

Community Activities / Associations

Certified Public Accountant
Co-founder and active in the Greater Fort Lauderdale Tax Council
Co-committee Chairman, Joint Tax Seminar for The United Way of Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Community Foundation and The Jewish Federation of Broward County
Past Chairman, The United Way Planned Giving Council of Broward County
Past President and Campaign Chairman, Greater Fort Lauderdale Jewish Federation
Past Chairman, The Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies
Member of the Florida and Federal Bar Associations and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Past Member, The Board of Directors Anti-Defamation League
Past Vice Chairman, Florida Bar Grievance Committee Seventh Judicial Circuit