Business Law and Tax Topics with Cooper Levenson (E1707019)

Peter Fu, Esq. is an associate in Cooper Levenson's Business & Tax and Cyber Risk Management practice groups, He concentrates his practice on estate and tax planning; corporate best practices, and developing risk reduction tools for online service providers.

Mr. Fu began his career at Cooper Levenson as a summer clerk in 2011 and continued clerking for the firm until 2014. He worked in a multitude of areas, including tax law, personal injury litigation, drafting contracts, assessing LLC operating agreements and partnership agreements, and developing risk management policies for corporate entities. In addition, he handles general corporate matters, arbitration drafting, sales and local tax in a number of U.S. states, and value added taxes and goods and services taxes for international businesses.

He also served as a legal intern to the New Jersey Department of Education, United States Department of Justice, Civil Division as well as the United States Department Of Treasury, U.S. Mint.

He is a recipient of the 2014 Maro R. Sondahl Award for Excellence in International Commercial Law and Arbitration from the Rutgers School of Law and earned first place in the Willem C. Vis Moot for International Commercial Arbitration in Munich, Germany Rounds.

Mr. Fu earned his B.A. in International Affairs and International Economics from the George Washington University and J.D. at the Rutgers School of Law – Camden. While at Rutgers, he served as a teaching assistant for both Contracts and Arbitration. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey.

Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. Partner Cynthia N. Grob, Esq. is a seasoned attorney who focuses her practice on family law. She believes that professional diplomacy, coupled with a well-prepared, aggressive representation, is the most effective way to reach a resolution in or out of the courtroom – where children’s lives and futures are often at stake. Born and raised in Morris County, New Jersey, Cynthia developed a passion for family law while working as a Youth Shelter Counselor for the County of Morris Department of Human Services. She also has served as a Counselor for the New Jersey Battered Woman’s Services.

While attending school at the Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, Cynthia volunteered for the Rutgers Law Camden Domestic Violence Project. Cynthia also serves on the Executive Board of Camp NoWorries, a summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings.

Arthur Korth, Esq. has been an associate with Cooper Levenson since 1988. He concentrates his practice in Taxation Law, Estate Planning and Estate Administration, working with clients on creating estate plans and drafting Wills, trusts and related estate planning and administration. Most recently, he has been involved in Estate Litigation cases as an expert in the law of taxation and estate administration. A graduate of Princeton University (A.B., 1978), Rutgers University School of Law - Camden (J.D., 1981) and New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1983), Mr. Korth was admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the United States District Court, District of New Jersey in 1981, and the United States Tax Court in 1985. He is currently President of the Atlantic City Chapter of Business Network International, and is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association sections of Taxation, Real Property and Probate. Phone: (609) 572-7348 Email: akorth@cooperlevenson.com

Michael L. Salad, Esq., LL.M. is a partner in the firm. He concentrates his practice on business transactions, tax matters, probate administration and estate and business planning. Michael holds an LL.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law.

Michael began his career at Cooper Levenson as a summer clerk in 2009 and 2010. He worked primarily within the tax law arena, concentrating on will drafting and estate and asset protection planning as well as preparing and structuring shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements and partnership agreements. In addition, Michael handles general corporate matters as well as mergers and acquisitions involving corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Michael regularly travels between Florida and New Jersey and assists clients from the Northeast who are seeking to change their residency.

Michael has been named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2016-present, as an Estate Planning and Probate attorney. Michael was recognized as a 2019 "Top 40 under 40" by the AC Weekly Magazine and Atlantic City Jaycees. Twitter @Michael_Salad3

Robert E. Salad, Esq., LL.M. Partner With a keen eye for detail, and a well-earned depth and breadth of experience, Robert E. Salad is at the forefront in business and tax law. Joining Cooper Levenson in 1984, he now serves as President of the firm, and Chairman of the Tax and Business practice group. He has been a partner since 1988. Rob’s areas of expertise encompass almost all aspects of tax and business planning and transactions. More specifically, he focuses on matters involving the representation of businesses, including healthcare providers. He helps them to achieve business objectives, and also provides advice with respect to income tax issues. He handles both business and personal matters for his clients with the utmost sensitivity and timeliness.

A sought-after lecturer, Rob is informative and entertaining. He brings extensive experience in areas involving commercial transactions, entity formation, estate planning, estate administration and litigation as well as those matters involving representation before federal, state and/or local taxing authorities. He represents a wide range of clients from public companies, closely held businesses and tax-exempt organizations.

Jarad K. Stiles, Esq. Partner As a member of the Tax Law, and Estate Planning & Administration, and Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring practice groups at Cooper Levenson, Jarad K. Stiles, Esq., LL.M. puts his extensive experience in tax law to work.

Previously, Jarad worked with a Millville, N.J. firm, where he created a new practice group specializing in trusts and estates, asset protection, tax controversy, special needs planning and elder law. Among his major accomplishments was gaining guardianship for a client with approximately $2.2 million in dispute. He also resolved tax compliance issues to maintain a foundation’s 501 (c)(3) status, and advised clients on comprehensive estate and asset protection plans limiting state, local and federal tax liability.