Cathyana Jean-Baptiste
Cathyana Jean-Baptiste is a partner at The Law Offices of CJ Baptiste, where she leads the private wealth practice with a dedication to building legacies. Her services for individuals include securing future generations by drafting wills, revocable trusts, power of attorneys, and advance health care directives, as well as maximizing benefits for loved ones by scrutinizing state and federal tax concerns. She also handles IRS and state tax collection matters, which include penalty reductions and settlement negotiations. In addition, Cathyana has expertise in forming business entities such as Close Wyoming LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
Cathyana assists businesses with tax planning and helps them implement tax-efficient strategies to maximize their bottom line while remaining compliant with state and federal tax laws. Furthermore, she has assisted numerous startups with business formation, financing, and ongoing legal needs, helping them to navigate the complex legal landscape of starting a new business.
Cathyana's accomplishments have been recognized by the legal community, as she was listed among "Top 40 Under 40 National Black Lawyers" in 2020 and 2021. She has also co-written and published an article titled "The New Paradigm: Wealth Transfer Planning During an Economic Downturn."
Cathyana earned an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 2016, a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School in 2015, and a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from the University of Miami in 2012. She is fluent in Haitian Creole and English.
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Google Meet
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 346675
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: 1500283
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Haitian Creole: Spoken
- Georgetown University Law Center
- LL.M. (2016)
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- The George Washington University Law School
- J.D. (2015)
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- Top 40 Under 40 National Black Lawyers - District of Columbia
- The National Black Lawyers
- California Bar
- Member
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- District of Columbia bar # 1500283
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