Josh Gewolb brings a personal and practical approach to his representation of nonprofit and for-profit and individual clients. He began his career as a traditional federal tax lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP, but in over 15 years at Harter Secrest & Emery, his broad technical knowledge and experience and his pragmatic focus have resulted in the expansion of his practice areas and focus on non-profit organizations.
Nonprofit Organizations
Josh advises myriad nonprofit organizations, including small start-ups and large national foundations, on complex nonprofit and tax law issues. He often works at the nexus of nonprofit law, tax law, and general corporate counseling providing valuable counsel on all aspects of nonprofit operations. Josh has a deep understanding of private foundations and serves family and corporate foundations nationwide. He works with a wide variety of nonprofits including higher education institutions, health care systems, and trade associations. He develops close relationships with his nonprofit clients. Many clients think of him as not just a lawyer, but as a member of the team helping to enhance their mission and effectuate their vision.
Individuals
Josh’s practice frequently intersects with the trusts and estates practice. He is a trusted advisor to individuals and families and provides counsel with respect to a variety of personal and business matters.
Tax and Corporate Matters
As part of his practice, Josh continues to practice tax law and provide general corporate counsel to his long-time clients. He combines the intellectual approach associated with a large traditional tax practice with a practical problem-solving approach. His clients have ranged from small local enterprises to large publicly-traded corporations.
Thought Leadership
Josh is deeply engaged in current events in the law and has presented at the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and at numerous local events. He has been quoted in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Law360, and Bloomberg Tax Daily Tax Report. For over a decade he authored a local column on tax matters.
Josh Gewolb brings a personal and practical approach to his representation of nonprofit and for-profit and individual clients. He began his career as a traditional federal tax lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP, but in over 15 years at Harter Secrest & Emery, his broad technical knowledge and experience and his pragmatic focus have resulted in the expansion of his practice areas and focus on non-profit organizations.
Nonprofit Organizations
Josh advises myriad nonprofit organizations, including small start-ups and large national foundations, on complex nonprofit and tax law issues. He often works at the nexus of nonprofit law, tax law, and general corporate counseling providing valuable counsel on all aspects of nonprofit operations. Josh has a deep understanding of private foundations and serves family and corporate foundations nationwide. He works with a wide variety of nonprofits including higher education institutions, health care systems, and trade associations. He develops close relationships with his nonprofit clients. Many clients think of him as not just a lawyer, but as a member of the team helping to enhance their mission and effectuate their vision.
Individuals
Josh’s practice frequently intersects with the trusts and estates practice. He is a trusted advisor to individuals and families and provides counsel with respect to a variety of personal and business matters.
Tax and Corporate Matters
As part of his practice, Josh continues to practice tax law and provide general corporate counsel to his long-time clients. He combines the intellectual approach associated with a large traditional tax practice with a practical problem-solving approach. His clients have ranged from small local enterprises to large publicly-traded corporations.
Thought Leadership
Josh is deeply engaged in current events in the law and has presented at the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and at numerous local events. He has been quoted in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Law360, and Bloomberg Tax Daily Tax Report. For over a decade he authored a local column on tax matters.
