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Steven M. Carr

Pabian & Russell, LLC β€’ Boston, MA
Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryTax

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Contact

Email
scarr@rubinrudman.com
Phone
(617) 890-7809
Address
Boston, MA, US

Professional

About

Steven M. Carr is a distinguished attorney based in Boston, MA, with over two decades of experience in estate planning, personal injury, and tax law. As a partner at the prestigious boutique law firm Pabian & Russell, he co-manages the firm's Estate Planning and Estate Administration group, where he provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet his clients' unique needs. Steven's expertise in estate planning is underscored by his recognition as an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, a designation held by only a select few attorneys in Massachusetts. His impressive career includes significant roles as a Senior Attorney at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in Boston and as a Senior Tax Consultant at Deloitte & Touche, where he honed his skills in tax law and compliance. A graduate of Boston University School of Law, Steven earned an LL.M. in Taxation, complementing his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Union College in Schenectady, NY. Steven's outstanding contributions to the legal field have earned him multiple accolades, including being named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, an honor bestowed upon the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Additionally, he was recognized as a Massachusetts Rising Star from 2008 to 2010 and featured in the Boston Five Star Accounting and Estate Planning Professionals List published in Boston Magazine. Committed to excellence, Steven is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal matters with integrity and professionalism.

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.

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Credentials

Education
2001 Boston University School of Law LLM 1996 University of Pittsburgh School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 Union College (Schenectady, NY) BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Five Star Wealth Manager- Estate Planning, Five Star Wealth Professionals 2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2015 Five Star Wealth Manager- Estate Planning, Five Star Weath Professionals 2014 Five Star Wealth Manager- Estate Planning, Five Star Wealth Professionals
Publications
2012 The Boston Foundations's Philanthropic Advisor Newsletter Incorporating Flexibility into the Estate Planning Process 2001 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) The Federal Tax Implications of Choice of Entity
Associations
2013 - 2014 Boston Estate Planning Council Senior Chair of Programming 2012 - 2014 Boston Estate Planning Council Board of Directors 2012 - 2013 Boston Estate Planning Council Chair, Roundtables Committee 2011 - 2012 Boston Estate Planning Council Chair, Membership Committee
Speaking
2012 The Boston Foundation- Incorporating Flexibility into Estate and Financial Planning Incorporating Flexibility into Estate Planning 2012 Northeastern University Masters in Taxation Program Estate and Gift Taxation 2012 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education- Estate Planning Basics Estate and Gift Tax 2011 Boston Estate Planning Council- Member Roundtable Breakfast The Sandwich Generation: Helping Your Clients Balance Their Lives and Their Parents' Growing Needs
Updated: May 25, 2026