Former NYC Tax Appeals Judge Launches Kalish Law LLC

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jarrett S. Kalish, a former Administrative Law Judge at the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal, former Tax Counsel to the New York City Department of Finance, and a veteran of prominent global accounting and law firms, announced the launch of Kalish Law LLC, a boutique firm providing tax advisory and resolution services.

Drawing on experience inside government, on the bench, and in private practice, Kalish Law LLC is founded on the premise that careful, intellectually honest interpretation of tax law can advance commercial objectives while strengthening the integrity of the tax system itself. Kalish sees significant opportunity for growth in this approach, particularly as tax insurance, tax litigation financing, and activist investor strategies continue to reshape the tax controversy and transactional landscape.

“Tax law works best when government and taxpayers reach a shared understanding of how the law should be applied,” Kalish said. “That kind of clarity comes from viewing issues through multiple lenses — private practice, tax administration, and adjudication — and understanding the practical concerns on all sides.”

The firm advises with the recognition that complex tax regimes often contain areas of reasonable flexibility, but only when navigated with discipline, credibility, and an understanding of how rules are administered in practice. This is especially true of the New York City tax system, which contains substantial interpretive space within unique tax regimes—such as the Unincorporated Business Tax—affecting private equity, hedge funds, professional services, and commercial real estate.

Beyond private-sector representation, Kalish Law LLC was designed to serve as outside counsel to governments, public authorities, and nonprofit organizations, providing legislative and regulatory drafting, policy analysis, and advisory services to support the development of clear, administrable, and durable tax frameworks.

In keeping with its public-service roots, Kalish Law LLC dedicates a meaningful portion of its practice to pro bono representation and policy-oriented work that promotes fairness, clarity, and trust in the tax system. The firm views strong institutions, transparent rules, and consistent administration as essential to a healthy business environment.