Kevin F. Israel

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Areas of practice

Education

  • J.D. University of San Diego School of Law
  • B.B.A., University of Notre Dame

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Tax Court

Biography

Kevin Israel is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Law, MUSolutions, and Private Clients groups. He focuses his practice on advising individuals and principals of closely-held and family-owned businesses in the areas of estate and succession planning, income tax planning, and business transactions. He also advises founders of new venture startups on entity formation and corporate finance.  He regularly practices in the areas of trust and estate administration, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, tax controversy, and tax collection engagements.

Professional/Community Involvement

  • Allegheny County Bar Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
  • Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh, Member
  • Greater Pittsburgh Business Association, Member
  • Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout

Additional Information

Kevin grew up in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.  He and his family reside in Westmoreland County.  Kevin enjoys fly fishing, cycling, hiking, and kayaking.

Representative Matters

  • Advising multi-generations of families owning closely-held businesses on succession planning and other exit and business continuation strategies.
  • Representing clients in matters before the Internal Revenue Service and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
  • Representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries of estates and trusts.
  • Advise start-up and early stage ventures on formation, capital financing, entity classification, and tax planning matters.

Education

  • J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1989 – with honors
  • B.B.A. in Accountancy, University of Notre Dame, 1983 – with honors

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