Mark H. Leeds

Adequate tax guidance for a complex business sale

Mark Leeds provided competent legal counsel during the sale of my small manufacturing business, which involved navigating significant tax implications. His background in tax law, recognized by Best Lawyers, was evident in his thorough analysis of the transaction structure. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While his advice on state and federal tax consequences was sound, communication was not always proactive. There were periods of several days where I had to follow up for updates, and some explanations of the legal strategy were delivered in dense, technical language that required me to seek further clarification. For straightforward, high-level tax planning, he is clearly knowledgeable, but the client service aspect could be more attentive. The work was completed accurately, but the process lacked the personal touch I expected from a firm of Pillsbury's stature.