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Jonathan David Mishkin

Jonathan David Mishkin

 
  • Tax Law, Business Law, Estate Planning
  • Oregon
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John Rake
John Rake December 30, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I am comfortable providing this review based on the totality of other feedback provided. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We previously worked together at another firm and I have continued to engage Jonathan to consult on various projects involving tax advice, business organization, and estate planning

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Jonathan has consulted for several of my clients where their needs exceed my and/or my firm's practice areas

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017 to the present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

highly responsive, very intelligent, and effective communicator

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Jonathan knows tax laws cold and has a great grasp of various organizational forms and estate planning vehicles.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He is great at applying his knowledge of various legal regimes to new fact patterns.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He is skilled at communicating complicated legal consequences in plainspoken terms.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He has always been highly professional and he is excellent at spotting and resolving ethical issues.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
tax law, business organization, estate planning
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Jonathan has a very reasonable hourly rate and is very efficient in providing services to clients.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Richard J Sohler
Richard J Sohler December 26, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Jonathan is always a pleasure to work with. I always enjoy working with him and have not heard negative things from any of our mutual clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

I have worked with Jonathan as co-counsel on various tax matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We occasionally co-counsel complex tax matters together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Periodically over the last couple of years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Jonathan is an outstanding person to work with. He is quick, efficient and highly knowledgeable. Together we have worked on a handful of tax matters and almost always have a positive result for the client. I always look forward to cases that I can co-counsel with Jonathan.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Jonathan is outstanding in the areas of law he practices. He has a great approach and I have personally seen him achieve great outcomes for our mutual clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I frequently use Jonathan as a resource to help me work through complex issues and have seen him find tax cases and other points of authority that help win the day.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Jonathan is always quick and timely with an appropriate response.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

In my interactions with Jonathan, I have seen only the utmost ethical behavior.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Tax Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Transactions
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Joanne Reisman
Joanne Reisman December 13, 2019
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Mishkin ranks among the best Tax Lawyers in Oregon. Anyone being audited would be well advised to retain Mr. Miskin's services. Anyone wanting assistance structuring their business affairs or estate's such that they get the most favorable tax treatment without risking penalties or audits would similarly benefit from Mr. Mishkin's specialized skills and assistance. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

I know Mr. Mishkin through our mutual association with the Oregon Estate Planning Lawyers professional group.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We have worked together on at least two occasions where we represented the same client. I have also referred my clients to him for tax advice.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2014 and 2018.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He has superior knowledge of US and Oregon Tax law. He also has superior knowledge of Wills, Estates, and Elder Law (medicaid spend downs) as well as special needs trusts.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Mishkin has advanced knowledge of tax law and always researches the text of the law and the cases and does a thorough analysis.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I find that his ultimate analysis is well reasoned and supported by authority.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He is able to articulate his legal opinion very well and make it understandable to lay people.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

I can't think of any instance where Mr. Mishkin did not hold himself to the highest ethical standards.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Anything having to do with representation against the Oregon Department of Revenue or the Internal Revenue Service. Due to his superior tax knowledge he would also be excellent in helping someone do complex Estate planning where they have a taxable estate.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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