Timothy W. Donovan
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing estate tax in New York since 2001.
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- Years practicing
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Timothy W. Donovan is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Tax, General, and Real Estate. Timothy has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Estate Tax · General · Real Estate
- Handles Estate Tax, General, and Real Estate matters from New York, NY.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Timothy W. Donovan: Timothy W. Donovan is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Estate Tax, General, and Real Estate. Timothy has over 25 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Biography
About Timothy W. Donovan
Timothy W. Donovan advises clients on a range of complex tax matters relating to business transactions, with a focus on real estate. Tim focuses on counseling clients on the federal income taxation of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and their operating partnerships, real estate funds, and joint ventures, as well as the tax implications to non-U.S. investors in U.S. real estate under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA).
Tim regularly counsels public traded, non-traded, and private REITs, including mortgage REITs, real estate funds, and non-U.S. real estate investors on a variety of matters, including the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and transactions. Tim also advises REITs on on-going operational matters, including representing them in requests for private letter rulings from the IRS on novel issues related to their qualification as REITs.
In addition, Tim collaborates with clients on the structuring and implementation of Section 1031 like-kind exchanges and Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs), as well as issues related to New York State and New York City real property transfer taxes.
Concentrations
•UPREITs
•DownREIT transactions
•REIT conversions
•REIT rollup transactions
•Public and private debt and equity offerings
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2025-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, REITs: Tax, 2022-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), 2021-2025
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
Credentials
Education
Fordham University School of Law
J.D. Business · 2000
Northwestern University
B.A. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York
2001 · ACTIVE
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Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association Tax Section, Real Estate Committee and REIT Subcommittee, 2015-Present •Member, New York State Bar Association Tax Section, 2001-Present
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What areas of law does Timothy W. Donovan practice?
Timothy W. Donovan focuses on Estate Tax, General, Real Estate, Tax, and Trusts.
Where is Timothy W. Donovan located?
Timothy W. Donovan primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is Timothy W. Donovan?
Timothy W. Donovan has 25 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2001.
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