Steven Felsenthal Bio

Steven A. Felsenthal is a highly experienced partner who advises business owners, executives, and closely held companies in a wide range of areas including income tax planning and controversies, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructuring, estate planning and administration, strategic business planning, and real estate transactions. His work in real estate extends to the development and financing of subsidized housing, and he possesses deep expertise in the taxation of partnerships and real estate investments. Steve has advised clients on numerous complex, tax-free real estate exchanges involving individuals, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations, as well as other tax-advantaged transactions. He also represents high-net-worth families and family offices, assisting them with wealth preservation strategies, generational succession planning, and navigating sensitive family conflicts. Many of Steve’s client relationships span over 30 years, reflecting the trust and value he brings through his practical, creative legal solutions. His comprehensive legal knowledge allows him to address complex problems with clarity and effectiveness. He is also an experienced expert witness in tax disputes and professional malpractice cases involving attorneys and accountants. Widely respected in the legal community, Steve has been recognized repeatedly as a Super Lawyer. In 2023, he joined Raines Feldman Littrell LLP after serving as a founding partner at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP.