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Eric P Rothenberg

Orsi, Arone Rothenberg Turner | Law Offices of Eric P Rothenberg • Needham, MA
Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryReal EstateReal Estate TransactionsTax

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Contact

Email
Phone
(781) 518-0116
Address
160 Gould Street, Needham, MA, 02494-2300, US

Professional

About

Eric P. Rothenberg is a distinguished attorney based in Needham, MA, whose practice primarily focuses on tax law, including partnerships, tax-free exchanges, and cryptocurrency taxation strategies. He offers comprehensive services in individual tax planning, estate and gift tax planning, and tax return preparation. Mr. Rothenberg adeptly represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, the U.S. Tax Court, and the Appellate Tax Board. His expertise extends to corporate tax planning, professional corporations, and fringe benefits, as well as business-related matters such as the preparation of wills and trusts, partnership agreements, corporate formations, and real estate transactions. An accomplished author, Mr. Rothenberg developed the WG&L TAX PLANNER, a tax planning software published by Warren, Gorham and Lamont, and has written extensively for professional journals including Taxation for Lawyers and the Mass CPA Journal. He is also a sought-after lecturer on various tax topics and has served as an expert witness in both U.S. District Court and Massachusetts Superior Court. Mr. Rothenberg holds an A.B. from Cornell University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.B.A. (High Honors) from Boston University Graduate School of Management. He is a former Certified Public Accountant and has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest accolade for attorneys. Recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in Massachusetts from 2004 to 2022, he is also celebrated for his expertise in cryptocurrency taxation, representing clients on matters including mining, trading, and compliance with IRS regulations.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
1977 Boston University MBA - Master of Business Administration 1976 Boston University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973 Cornell University AB
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
1996 New England Real Estate Journal Who Should Prepare Your Tax Return? 1983 National Tax Shelter Digest Effects of the 1982 Tax Law 1982 Taxation for Lawyers State Death Taxes Can "Create" Federal Tax Even With Use of Unlimited Marital Deduction 1982 National Tax Shelter Digest Little Known Aspects of the New Tax Law
Associations
1980 - Present American Bar Association Member 1985 - 1986 Massachusetts Bar Association, Taxation Law Section Chair 1983 - 1985 Massachusetts Bar Association, Taxation Law Section, Partnership and Tax Shelter Committee Chair
Speaking
2003 Post-Death Administration of Trusts and Estates in Massachusetts ESTATE TAXES 2000 Section1031 Exchanges of Investment Properties in Massachusetts TAX FREE EXCHANGES 2000 How to Organize and Counsel A Small Business BUSINESS LAW 1999 Using Buy/Sell Agreements in Closely Held Businesses BUSINESS TAX
Updated: Mar 25, 2026