About Robert E. Friedman

Robert Friedman joined the predecessor firm of Rosenman & Colin in 1975 fresh out of law school, first as an associate and since 1983 as a partner, and now Of Counsel to Katten. For over 40 years Robert has created estate plans for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, those of more modest means who have inherited wealth, artists and art collectors, and entrepreneurial business owners.

Helping estates, businesses and people realize future goals

Robert's comprehensive knowledge and experience in estate planning and administration include the creation of tax-efficient trusts, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies and other estate planning vehicles, both domestic and cross-border. Although most of his clients are US citizens, they also include families with ties to multiple countries. He has helped individuals planning for immigration to the United States and those expatriating to minimize the resulting tax consequences.

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Practice Focus

  • Private wealth

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Education
  • Fordham University School of Law, JD, cum laude
  • Harvard University, AB
Bar Admissions
  • New York
Court Admissions
  • US Supreme Court
  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York
Community Involvements
  • American Bar Association, Section on Real Property, Probate and Trusts Law
  • Dutchess County Bar Association
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York