Experience
Since 1979, Jay has concentrated his practice in estate planning, IRS tax controversies, trust administration, corporate and commercial law, probate and real estate law. In addition, Jay has extensive experience in local governmental matters and also represents condominium associations and property owner associations in their governance and property matters Jay works with individuals and business owners to ensure cost effective transfer of family wealth to desired beneficiaries, including charities, with minimal estate and gift taxes. Jay also represents emerging and mature businesses in most aspects of corporate law, including employee, shareholder and partnership agreements, financing and leasing agreements, mergers and acquisitions and general business agreements.
From 1996 through 2005, Jay served as a commissioner of the City of Aventura.
Background
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Jay obtained his undergraduate degree in 1975 from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and his J.D. in 1978 from Washington University (St. Louis). He received his C.P.A. from the University of Illinois while in law school. Also, during law school he clerked for Judge Robert Dowd of the Missouri Court of Appeals.
Education
- Washington University - J.D. - 1978
- National Moot Court Competition, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, 1977
- Georgetown University School of Foreign Service - B.S.F.S. - 1975
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- Florida Bar
Past Vice Chair, Grievance Committee 17G
- Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
- American Bar Association, Tax Law Section
- American Constitution Society
- Broward Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Dade Bar Association
- Miami Lakes Bar Association
- National Association of Divorce Professionals
Civic Associations
- Aventura, Florida City Commissioner (1996-2005)
- Northeast Dade Leadership Council, Past Chair
- Food for Life Network, President
- Planned Gift Advisory Committee, United Way of Broward County, Past Chair
- 8th and 9th Annual Joint Tax & Estate Planning Seminars (Community Foundation of Broward, Jewish Community Foundation of Broward, United Way of Broward), Co-Chair
- Trustees Advisory Group, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Past Member
- Urban Environmental League of Miami Orchid Award for Protecting Green Space, Recipient
- Northeast Dade Coalition Philip Cohen Award for Community Achievement, Recipient
- ITT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Past Adjunct Professor of Law
Publications
- Co Author, "Installment Sales for Estate Planning Purposes Under the New Act," Taxes, The Tax Magazine, 1981.
- Co Author, "Taxation: Substance v. Form and Other Esoterica," 62 Chicago-Kent Law Review 3, 1986.
Speaking Engagements
- Financial Planning Association of Broward
- Broward South Association of Life Underwriters
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education