Prescott Pohl joined Snell & Wilmer as an experienced associate in 2005, and is a partner in our Private Client Services practice group. His practice is concentrated in taxation, trust and estate matters, with an emphasis in estate, gift and income taxation, domestic and international estate planning (including asset protection), private foundations and related controversies.
Prescott's practice encompasses a variety of legal issues concerning individuals, families and tax-exempt organizations including the ownership, management and succession of closely held businesses, premarital and property agreements, business transactions, Will contests, foreign bank account reporting and other private client issues.
Prescott has had experience advising on the income tax aspects of transactions, and representing individuals in tax litigaiton related to tax shelters.
Education
- New York University School of Law (LL.M., Taxation, 2002)
- University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 2001)
- University of Oregon (M.B.A., Finance, 1999)
- George Washington University (Bachelor of Accountancy, 1997)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- Supreme Court of Texas
- United States Tax Court
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
Professional Memberships & Activities
- Valley Estate Planners
- Central Arizona Estate Planning Council
- Tax and RPTE Sections of Arizona, Texas and American Bar Associations
Community Involvement
- Heard Museum, Planned Giving Committee
- Phoenix Zoo, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
- Valley Presbyterian Church, Member
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
Other Professional Experience
- Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., Associate (2002-2005)
- State of Alaska Superior Court, Law Clerk to Hon. Mark Rindner (2001)
