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Michael Kosnitzky is a partner and co-leader of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's Private Wealth practice, based in New York. He advises some of the world's most well-respected individuals, families, and privately held businesses using a holistic risk-assessment approach that integrates tax planning, estate planning, asset protection, and family governance.
"You've got about 3,500 billionaires in the whole world. I'm blessed to have a few of them as clients," Michael has noted, reflecting the caliber of his clientele. His practice involves navigating the complex intersection of tax law, wealth management, and international compliance for ultra-high-net-worth families and their family offices.
Michael is frequently featured in legal and financial media, including Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, where he provides expert commentary on wealth planning, family office operations, and changes to the tax landscape. He is recognized as one of the nation's foremost authorities on private wealth law and family office operations.
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Profile last reviewed: August 3, 2026
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31 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019
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Frequently Asked Questions
What practice areas does Michael Kosnitzky focus on?
Michael Kosnitzky specializes in private wealth law, including tax planning, estate and trust planning, family office structuring and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning for privately held businesses. He also advises on specialized topics such as private aircraft ownership, art and collectibles planning, and international tax matters for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Where is Michael Kosnitzky licensed to practice law?
Michael Kosnitzky is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, District of Columbia, and Colorado. He maintains offices in Miami and New York.
How can I contact Michael Kosnitzky?
You can reach Michael Kosnitzky through Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. His contact information is: Email: michael.kosnitzky@pillsburylaw.com; Miami office: +1.786.913.4884; New York office: +1.212.858.1002.
What are Michael Kosnitzky's professional credentials and awards?
Michael Kosnitzky holds a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law (1983, first in his class) and a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Miami (1979). He is a Certified Public Accountant. He has been recognized by Chambers USA, Chambers High Net Worth, Best Lawyers in America (since 2010), The Legal 500 U.S., and Lawdragon as one of the nation's leading tax and estate planning attorneys. In 2017, the National Law Journal named him a "Trust and Estates Trailblazer."
What types of clients does Michael Kosnitzky typically represent?
Michael Kosnitzky represents ultra-high-net-worth individuals, prominent families, family offices, privately held business owners, hedge fund managers, technology entrepreneurs, entertainment industry professionals, and real estate developers. He advises on complex wealth structuring, tax optimization, and succession planning matters.
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