|
Mr. Porter practices in the firm's business and financial transactions group and concentrates in tax law, mergers and acquisitions, and general business financial planning. He advises businesses on such issues as business formation, reorganization, financing, dissolutions, shareholder grievances and tax. He has served as lead counsel to numerous businesses in the purchase and sale of business entities, structuring and negotiating terms of the agreements. Partner Tel: 716.853.5100 Fax: 716.853.5199 Practice Areas: Business and Financial Transactions Tax Education: Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1960) Cornell University (B.A., 1958) Nichols School (1950-1954) Admitted To Practice: State of New York Professional Associations: Secretary: Scipar, Inc. Former Secretary: Buffalo Sabres, Inc. 1969-1980 New York State Bar Association Bar Association of Erie (Tax Law Committee) Present Activities: Director: Buffalo/Niagara World Connect, Inc. Director: World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara May 2001 Recipient of the Claude Welsh Visionary Award Past President: Buffalo Council on World Affairs, Inc. Past Director: Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Past Director: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society, Inc. Past Member: Nichols School Alumni Board. | 