Attorney Biographies - Zachary Benjamin
Zachary R. Benjamin
(315) 471-8111
Direct Fax: (315) 425-3671
E-mail address: zbenjamin@scolaro.com
Zachary R. Benjamin, J.D. is a 2005 cum laude graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Syracuse University in 2002 (magna cum laude).
Zach is a member of the Firm's Business Practice Group and is involved in all areas of forming and advising business entities.
Since joining the Firm, Zachary has developed a statewide practice focusing on business, estate, tax, succession and transactional planning for closely held and family owned enterprises. His business practice includes general corporate counsel to both not-for-profit organizations and for-profit businesses, including the following:
- Advising clients on formation, transactions, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
- Advising not-for-profit organizations regarding the attainment of tax-exempt status and ongoing compliance with federal and state tax-exempt requirements.
- Drafting and negotiating employment agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and other documents relative to the formation, ownership, operation and management of organizations.
- Drafting and negotiating transactional documents, including shareholders' agreements and asset or stock purchase agreements.
- Managing the sale or acquisition of privately held companies.
- Representing clients before Federal and State licensing authorities, including the Alcohol & Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and the New York State Liquor Authority.
Zachary serves as counsel to numerous agricultural enterprises throughout New York State. He advises owners and operators of wineries, hard cider producers and distilleries in all areas of business, estate, licensing, tax and succession planning. Through this practice, Zachary has developed extensive knowledge of the issues confronting alcohol beverage manufacturers and wholesalers.
Zachary is a frequent lecturer for professional and civic groups in the areas of business and agricultural law. He is also actively involved in community activities, including the Syracuse Citizens Academy.
Practice Groups
- Business
- Tax
- Estate Planning
- Real Estate
- Agriculture
Education
- University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 2005
- Syracuse University, B.A.(magna cum laude), 2002
Memberships
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Syracuse Citizens Academy, Class of 2011
