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Offit Kurman Grows its Estates and Trusts Practice with the Addition of Jonathan Pollack in its New York Office

July 18, 2024

New York, NY- (July 18, 2024) – Offit Kurman is pleased to welcome estates and trusts attorney Jonathan Pollack to the firm in its New York City office. Pollack advises clients on preserving their assets, minimizing tax burdens and assisting in family asset succession. He represents clients in New York and New Jersey with multi-million-dollar estates, counseling them on contested and uncontested probate, trust administration and accounting, and defending and prosecuting claims against an estate. Pollack has demonstrated his commitment to the community by providing pro bono services to the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes.

The addition of Pollack to the firm reinforces Offit Kurman’s commitment to addressing the distinctive legal needs of its clients.

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