Joshua M. Sivin

Joshua M. Sivin
Of Counsel
Tax

Biography

Josh Sivin is an experienced tax attorney with broad experience in state and local tax controversy and has appeared before tax appeals tribunals and in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He advises clients on complex business income, withholding, and sales and use tax issues in jurisdictions across the country. 

Josh is a recognized thought leader in the field, having published numerous articles—including in “Tax Notes States”—and is a frequent speaker on state and local tax topics. His speaking engagements include the California Tax Policy Conference, the NYU Introduction to State and Local Tax Program, and various CLE presentations on state and local tax issues.

Prior to joining the firm, Josh served as senior counsel with the New York City Law Department, where he litigated business tax disputes on behalf of the City and advised the City and its agencies on a broad range of tax issues. Earlier in his career, he practiced as a litigator at a leading Am Law 25 firm, representing clients in a wide range of commercial disputes.

Outside the Firm

Josh enjoys music, travel, playing tennis and golf, and is an avid spectator of track and field. He values spending time with his family, including his wife, two sons, and their dog.

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Credentials

Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Education

  • St. John's University School of Law, JD
  • New York University School of Law, LLM
  • Adelphi University, BA

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