Samuel Weiner
Co-Managing Shareholdersweiner@coleschotz.com New Jersey OfficeCourt Plaza North, 25 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
T: 201-525-6260 / C: 201-417-4655 / F: 201-678-6260
Legal Practice Assistant: Michele Amelio
T: 201-489-3000, ext. 5010
mamelio@coleschotz.com
OVERVIEW
Samuel Weiner is co-managing shareholder of the firm and co-chair of the firm’s Tax, Trusts & Estates Department. Samuel is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). His practice encompasses all phases of tax, business and estate planning.
Samuel is a frequent lecturer and author on all facets of tax, business and estate planning. Additionally, he has co-authored two editions of a book for individuals launching businesses titled Starting a Limited Liability Company. Samuel has frequently lectured for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Estate Planning Council of Northern New Jersey and various accounting, insurance, banking and business groups.
Samuel has been awarded an AV rating for his professionalism and the quality of his legal work from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier directory of legal professionals. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America® in Trusts and Estates Law and in New Jersey Super Lawyers® in Estate Planning/Trusts. He has also been named the Best Lawyers’ "Lawyer of the Year" in 2013 and 2018 and was selected for inclusion in the Top 100 Attorneys Serving Affluent Clients list by Worth magazine. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. See Award Methodology.
Samuel earned his B.S. from University of Vermont and his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation.
Education
Boston University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1981Vermont Law School, J.D., 1980University of Vermont, B.S., 1977Bar & Court Admissions
New Jersey, 1982Massachusetts, 1980U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1982U.S. Tax Court, 1982NEWS
News
Best Lawyers Recognizes 36 Cole Schotz Attorneys on 2021 List
August 20, 2020
23 Cole Schotz Attorneys Named 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers
March 13, 2020
Best Lawyers Recognizes 29 Cole Schotz Attorneys on 2020 List
August 15, 2019
Best Lawyers Recognizes 31 Cole Schotz Attorneys on 2019 List
August 15, 2018
Thirty-Four Cole Schotz Attorneys Named 2018 Super Lawyers
March 19, 2018
Best Lawyers Recognizes 34 Cole Schotz Attorneys on 2018 List
August 15, 2017
Why More States Are Killing Death Taxes
As published in: Global Finance June 16, 2017
Best Lawyers Recognizes 33 Cole Schotz Attorneys on 2017 List
August 15, 2016
Cole Schotz Advises on Sale of $47.5 Million Mixed-Use Building in Hell’s Kitchen
As published in: NY Times May 17, 2016
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Thirty-Six Cole Schotz Attorneys
As published in: Best Lawyers August 18, 2014
Samuel Weiner and Glenn Kazlow were quoted in an article titled, "New Jersey Powerhouse: Cole Schotz"
As published in: Law360 June 18, 2014
Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Cole Schotz Attorneys
April 1, 2014
Samuel Weiner was quoted in an article titled, "Some States Are Moving to Loosen Their Estate Taxes."
As published in: The New York Times January 24, 2014
Samuel Weiner was quoted in the article titled, "States You Shouldn't Be Caught Dead In: Investors Need to Contend with Growing State Estate and Inheritance Taxes"
As published in: The Wall Street Journal October 25, 2013
Thirty-Five Cole Schotz Attorneys Recognized as Top U.S. Lawyers
August 15, 2013
EVENTS
Recent Events
Captive Insurance: What Accountants & Attorneys Need to Know
Attorney Speaking: Samuel WeinerSeptember 26. 2013PUBLICATIONS
Publications
COVID-19 Cole Schotz Interdisciplinary Task Force
March 17, 2020
Samuel Weiner, Richard W. Abramson, Gary M. Albrecht, Michael D. Sirota, Jordan A. Fisch, Jennifer L. Horowitz, Steven R. Klein, Paul W. Kim, Randi W. Kochman, Leo V. Leyva, Norman L. Pernick, David A. Rubenstein, Jeffrey H. Schechter and Warren A. UsatineStructuring a Foreigner's Purchase of U.S. Situs Real Estate
New Jersey Law Journal March 29, 2010
Steven M. Saraisky and Samuel WeinerEffective Real Estate Ownership Structuring
Cole Schotz Docket Spring 2007
Samuel Weiner and Lori I. WolfPurchasing Commercial Real Estate Through an LLC
New Jersey Law Journal A hub and spoke structure removes a significant value from the owner's estate February 5, 2007
Samuel Weiner, Geoffrey Weinstein and Lori I. WolfFlorida’s Tax Laws Offer Savings to Those Who Move from North
Cole Schotz Docket Spring 2006
Gary A. Phillips, Samuel Weiner and Geoffrey WeinsteinFlorida's Favorable Tax Laws
New Jersey Law Journal A New Jersey resident could save thousands in taxes by moving to the Sunshine State January 30, 2006
Gary A. Phillips, Samuel Weiner and Geoffrey WeinsteinStockholders and Operating Agreements
New Jersey Law Journal A successful business should develop and maintain a succession plan March 14, 2005
Samuel Weiner and Lori I. Wolf
