Dopkin Law Firm

The Dopkin Law Firm is a business and tax law firm dedicated to providing legal services to entrepreneurs and businesses in Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey. We believe that all people deserve representation under the law, and we strive to avoid and prevent issues that may distract our clients from efficiently and effectively operating their enterprises. We view our client relationships as partnerships, and we are committed to helping our clients navigate the business evolution process by providing appropriate corporate structure. Our proactive approach to business planning helps our clients sidestep potential business threats and obstacles by introducing valuable business planning tools.

Services

Our experience allows us to provide a fair, honest, and reasonable approach to help our clients obtain optimal results. As a business law firm, we help our clients identify, prevent, and solve business and legal problems while forging lifelong relationships with them. We offer a range of services, including:

Tax Planning

We advise business and consumer clients on tax planning, integrating business tax planning with family estate plans or other financial objectives. Our tax planning services help our clients minimize their tax liability and make the most of their financial resources.

Tax Controversy

When our clients are involved in a dispute with a tax authority, they need a seasoned attorney to protect their interests. The consequences of such a dispute can be serious, including fines, penalties, or even criminal charges. Our tax controversy services help our clients navigate the dispute resolution process and achieve a favorable outcome.

State and Local Tax Services

The Dopkin Law Firm provides many state and local tax services to our clients. These include nexus studies, voluntary disclosure, tax rulings, use tax audits, tax reduction studies, and more. Our state and local tax services help our clients comply with tax laws and regulations while minimizing their tax liability.

Business/Corporate

At the Dopkin Law Firm, we help businesses make the most of their opportunities for profit and growth while managing risk and minimizing exposure to liability. We develop and strengthen ongoing relationships with business clients over time, providing strategic planning, corporate governance, and transactional services.

Estate Services

Dopkin Law Firm serves a wide range of needs for individuals, families, and business owners interested in preparing or revising an estate plan. We also advise executors and personal representatives in Pennsylvania or New Jersey probate proceedings. Our estate planning and probate practice helps our clients protect their assets and provide for their loved ones.

Experience and Expertise

The Dopkin Law Firm is led by Matthew Dopkin, a tax lawyer with a 15-year career as a CPA before entering the legal profession. Admitted to practice in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Mr. Dopkin has a deep background with state and local tax work in both states, including with the resolution of tax controversies with the City of Philadelphia. His ability to integrate solid tax advice into effective personal, business, and estate plans represents a significant advantage for our firm's clients.

Our work in tax law is characterized by responsive and individualized client service and practical solutions to the tax problems you face as a business owner or an individual taxpayer. Our goal is to help you make sound decisions for yourself based on a solid understanding of what the tax laws can and cannot do for you.