George C Howell III
USA Guide 2024
Eminent Practitioners : REITs: Tax
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George Howell is Chair Emeritus of the firm’s Executive Committee and former head of its Tax and ERISA practice. George's practice focuses on the tax aspects of REITs, private investment funds, securitizations, and complex financial products. He is recognized nationally for his in-depth experience in the formation, structuring and financing of REITs. He is a former chair of the American Bar Association Tax Section and a former president of the American College of Tax Counsel. George has been active in REITs and real estate capital markets for more than 30 years.
Career
Partner and former Chair of the firm's Executive Committee.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, Section of Taxation; American College of Tax Counsel.
Personal
Mr Howell received his AB in Economics from Princeton University in 1978, graduating magna cum laude. He received his JD in 1981 from the University of Virginia, where he was on Law Review and the founding editor-in-chief of the Virginia Tax Review. He is a former Chair of the ABA Tax Section.
Chambers Review
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George Howell regularly advises clients on securitization and is known for his expertise in mortgage REITs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very knowledgeable and practical in his approach."
"He is very knowledgeable and practical in his approach."