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Joel R. Carpenter

Partner

Joel R. Carpenter is co-managing partner of Sullivan & Worcester LLP. He is particularly experienced in the tax structuring of complex business and investment arrangements using partnerships, limited liability companies and Subchapter S corporations, and has served on the boards of a number of enterprises. He advises on the tax structuring of merger and acquisition transactions, and has been involved with hedge fund offerings and the financing of emerging companies. Mr. Carpenter also provides individual income and estate tax planning services for persons of substantial means.

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Massachusetts, 1984
  • U.S. Tax Court

Awards & Honors

  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2005, 2006, 2007)
  • Best Lawyers in America (2007, 2008)

Professional & Civic Activities

  • American and Boston Bar Associations
  • Chairman of the Board, S&H Greenpoints, Inc.
  • Board of Advisors, G.I. Plastek Limited Partnership

Education

  • LL.M., Taxation, Boston University School of Law, 1987
  • J.D., magna cum laude, Boston College Law School, 1984
  • B.A., Harvard College, 1979
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