Don Kozusko

Don counsels international and domestic entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists and privately-held businesses in the tax and legal issues relating to their investments, business activities, estate planning and charitable endeavors.  He has also served as a mediator and an advocate in disputes involving the control of privately-owned businesses, investment ventures and family trusts.

His writings and speeches have been sponsored by such organizations as the American Bar Association and various state and local bar associations, the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation, Georgetown University, Vanderbilt University, the Canadian Institute, the Institute for International Research, Trusts and Estates, Family Office Exchange, Institute for Private Investors and the Bureau of National Affairs.

Don graduated from Villanova University (cum laude 1967) and Harvard Law School (cum laude 1970).  He served in the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, was a Partner in Jones Day, and a Partner in Bryan Cave.  He is licensed in the District of Columbia and admitted to appear before the U.S. Tax Court.

Don is a fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.  He is a director of "Shaking the Tree: Interactive Productions", a non-profit production company that uses theater to inspire positive change in family wealth management and philanthropic endeavors.  Don is also a director of The U.S. Friends of Cayman HospiceCare, Inc. and several other foundations.  He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and Worth's list of the Top 100 Wealth Management Attorneys in the U.S.

Direct Line:  202.457.7211
Direct Fax:   202.318.4444
E-Mail Address:  dkozusko@kozlaw.com

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