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Sophisticated tax counsel, without the big-firm distance

For more than 35 years I have practiced tax law in the settings where it matters most, from a top-tier international firm to a leading global reinsurer, and now as an independent practitioner. I bring that depth directly to you.

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One standard of expertise, whoever you are

My promise is simple. Individuals receive the same depth of expertise I give the world's largest companies. Large companies enjoy the personal attention, responsiveness, and care I give to individuals. No layers, no handoffs, just direct access to a specialist who has worked at the highest levels of tax and insurance law.

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The Promise

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Where do you fit?

My practice focuses on three core practice areas. Choose the path that matches your needs to see how I can help.

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    Insurance industry

    Tax solutions for insurers, brokers, and reinsurers, from federal excise tax to captives and global programs.

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    Individuals & families

    Tailored guidance for expatriates, multinational families, and high net worth clients navigating cross-border tax.

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    Attorney collaboration

    Tax support for law firms and solo practitioners handling corporate, litigation, and immigration matters.

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Biography

Meet Asher Harris

A boutique solo practitioner with three decades at the highest levels of tax law. Former senior counsel at one of the world's leading reinsurers and a top international law firm. Now bringing that institutional depth to clients directly.

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Experience

  • Law Office of Asher Harris (2003–present)

  • Swiss Reinsurance Company, Financial Services Business Group, tax attorney (1996–2003)

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York, NY, tax associate (1988–1996)

Education

  • Fordham University, Ph.D. in Theology, 2024

  • New York University Law School, J.D. (1988)

  • Columbia University School of International And Public Affairs, M.I.A. (1983)

  • Columbia College, B.A. (1982)

Testimonials

What our clients
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  • ★★★★★

    “I’ve relied on Asher for over fifteen years to guide my clients who have been victims of sexual abuse through one of the most sensitive questions they face: whether the IRS will take a share of their recovery. His legal opinions are thorough and carefully written, and he has twice navigated the private letter ruling process on behalf of my clients with excellent results. He is the person I refer my clients to when tax exposure is a concern—a true expert and a trusted colleague.”

    JAMES R. MARSH
    MARSH LAW FIRM PLLC

  • ★★★★★

    “I am an advocate from the Isle of Man and needed some assistance with a US based client. The client was due to settle their claim and wanted to know what the tax implications of the settlement would be. Asher was incredibly helpful, quickly understood the situation and provided clear and simple advice for the client with a quick turn-around time. Asher was great to work with and I would happily recommend him to anyone needing US tax advice in the future.”

    RACHEL BERRY
    WHITTLES, ISLE OF MAN

  • ★★★★★

    “After my father passed away, I had no idea how complicated my family’s tax situation would become — he was Italian, and my sisters and I were American citizens living across two continents. Asher has guided all three of us for over fifteen years.  As our lives have changed — the three of us now straddle the U.S., Italy, Portugal and Germany — he's adapted right along. Foreign accounts, international reporting, cross-border financial planning: I trust him completely.”

    SUSANNA M.

  • ★★★★★

    “We could not recommend Asher enough. Our situation isn't exactly straightforward — we're American, but our investments are overseas. Asher does an amazing job handling our tax returns, our foreign account filings, and he even works directly with our investment advisors overseas to make sure everything is invested sensibly. He makes the complicated feel manageable. If you are looking for a tax advisor who is on top of it, and also a pleasure to work with- Asher is your guy!”

    RAYNA AND ALEXIA T.

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