Kevin E. Packman, a native of Miami, Fla., is a partner with Holland & Knight and a member of its International Estate Planning Group, an integral part of the firm's Private Wealth Services Department. He also chairs the firm's Offshore Compliance Team. His practice includes tax controversies, estate planning (domestic and international) and creditor protection planning. He is also recognized as a national leader in the area of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Reporting. He has been recognized annually by Florida Trend as an Up & Comer and as Florida Legal Elite.
Mr. Packman has lectured for the AICPA, ABA, New York University, University of Miami, The Florida Bar and STEP. He has also presented to numerous national and community institutions/organizations. Mr. Packman is a prolific writer with articles appearing in a number of publications, including The Florida Bar Journal, Journal of Accountancy, Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, Practical Tax Strategies and The Jerusalem Post. He is also frequently quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Daily Business Journal and Accounting Today. He also drafted legislation that passed the U.S. Congress declaring May as "National ALS Awareness Month."
Mr. Packman is a member of The Florida Bar and is licensed to practice before the United States Tax Court. He is a member of the Tax and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of both The Florida Bar and American Bar Association.