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Feb. 3, 2012

Tax deferral options for plaintiffs’ attorneys

Plaintiffs' attorneys are in a unique position to plan their income and save taxes.

Robert W. Wood

Managing Partner
Wood LLP

333 Sacramento St
San Francisco , California 94111-3601

Phone: (415) 834-0113

Fax: (415) 789-4540

Email: wood@WoodLLP.com

Univ of Chicago Law School

www.woodLLP.com

Wood is a tax lawyer at Wood LLP, and often advises lawyers and litigants about tax issues.

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Most plaintiffs' lawyers understand structured settlements for their clients. Originally used only in personal injury cases, structured settlements are also used today in employment and other disputes. With any structured settlement, the defendant pays a third-party annuity provider and the plaintiff receives the right to receive a stream of payments over a set number of years or for life. Structures offer tax, investment and asset protection advantages.


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