Barbara T. Kaplan
Shareholder; Co-Chair, Global Tax Practice; Chair, New York Tax PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing animal law in New York since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Barbara T. Kaplan is a shareholder; co-chair, global tax practice; chair, new york tax practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Animal Law, Estate Planning, and IRS. Barbara has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Animal Law · Estate Planning · IRS
- Handles Animal Law, Estate Planning, and IRS matters from New York, NY.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Barbara T. Kaplan: Barbara T. Kaplan is a shareholder; co-chair, global tax practice; chair, new york tax practice based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Animal Law, Estate Planning, and IRS. Barbara has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Barbara T. Kaplan represents clients in New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Barbara T. Kaplan
Barbara T. Kaplan, Chair of the New York Tax Practice, has been named one of the top 50 women lawyers in New York City by Super Lawyers magazine, and focuses her tax litigation practice on domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, and individuals in federal, state, and local tax examinations, controversies and litigation, including administrative and grand jury criminal tax investigations.
Concentrations
•Tax compliance counseling
•Offshore account reporting
•Sensitive audits
•Promoter audits
•Preparer penalties
•Civil tax controversies
•Complex tax litigation
•Criminal tax investigations
•Voluntary disclosures
•Tax penalties
•Tax procedure
•Bank Secrecy Act compliance
•Circular 230 violations
•ERISA litigation
•Regulatory investigations
•State and local tax
•Audits and litigation involving tax exempt organizations and exemption revocation
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, 2006-2026
•Named, 'Lawyer of the Year,' Litigation and Controversy - Tax, 2020
•Selected, International Tax Review, World Tax Leader - Americas, 'Highly Regarded,' 2023 and 2025 and 2026
•Women in Tax Leader, 2025-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2010-2025
•Listed, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2022-2025
•Listed, Euromoney's Expert Guides: Women in Business Law, 'Guide to the World's Leading Women in Business Law,' 2014, 2017, and 2021-2022
•Recognized, Crain’s New York, 'Notable Women in Law,' 2019
•Winner, Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Americas Women in Business Law Awards, 'Best in Tax Dispute Resolution,' 2016
•Shortlisted, 'Best in Tax Dispute Resolution,' 2013-2015, 2017-2018, and 2020
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•US Taxes: Contentious, 2025
•Tax Controversy, 2011-2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2006-2025
•Listed, 'Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York,' 2007-2017
•Listed, 'Top 100 Lawyers in New York,' 2009-2010
•fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1975
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. Northwestern · 1970
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York U.S. Court
1976 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
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Client feedback
What clients say about Barbara T. Kaplan
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Barbara T. Kaplan practice?
Barbara T. Kaplan focuses on Animal Law, Estate Planning, IRS, Tax, and White Collar.
Where is Barbara T. Kaplan located?
Barbara T. Kaplan primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is Barbara T. Kaplan?
Barbara T. Kaplan has 50 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1976.
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