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Neil Vincent Birkhoff is a seasoned attorney based in Roanoke, VA, specializing in Estate Planning, Tax, and Tax Planning. As the chair of the Tax and Estate Planning group at the Law Offices of Neil Vincent Birkhoff, he leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to navigate the complexities of evolving tax codes for both individuals and businesses. Neil’s legal practice encompasses a wide range of services, including federal, state, and local tax planning, employee benefit plan issues, estate planning, and estate administration. He adeptly represents clients before tax authorities and in court, ensuring that their rights and interests are effectively advocated. A distinguished Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, Neil has held prominent leadership roles, including past chair of the Virginia State Bar’s Section of Taxation and the Virginia Bar Association’s Section of Taxation. Before joining the Law Offices of Neil Vincent Birkhoff in 1987, he served as a trial attorney in the tax division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., where he honed his litigation skills. In addition to his legal practice, Neil contributes to the legal community as a published author and adjunct professor of law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he teaches courses on estate planning and nonprofit organizations. His expertise in tax law has earned him recognition in prestigious listings such as Best Lawyers in America and Virginia Super Lawyers. Neil holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, a Juris Doctor from the College of William & Mary, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from George Washington University. His commitment to community service is evident through his involvement on the boards of directors for Feeding America Southwest Virginia and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys.

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