Howard N. Kaplan

Attorney Howard N. Kaplan is a founding partner of K & K Law, PC, LLO, in Omaha, Nebraska. A nationally ranked tax controversy lawyer with more than 43 years of experience, Mr. Kaplan provides exceptional counsel and support to clients across the nation who have legal needs involving tax planning and litigation; estates and trusts; and probate.

As an attorney, Mr. Kaplan is fully committed to delivering the highest quality representation possible to his clients. He works diligently to help them achieve their goals and the favorable outcomes they seek for their serious and complex legal issues as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. He has gained a reputation for his in-depth legal knowledge along with his considerable business acumen, which helps him better address his clients' issues regarding their companies or professional practices.

A former employee of the IRS, Mr. Kaplan has a wealth of knowledge and insight regarding federal tax laws, allowing him to provide invaluable counsel regarding his clients' business and estate taxes in order to help them mitigate their overall tax liability and preserve the bulk of their wealth for future generations.

Honored for his impeccable professionalism and outstanding legal abilities, Mr. Kaplan is AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell and has earned many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received numerous top client ratings on Martindale-Hubbell as well as dozens of testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

A 1974 graduate of Tulane University, Mr. Kaplan obtained his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law in 1977. He also received his Master of Law in taxation from George Washington University Law School in 1983. He holds his license to practice in Missouri and Nebraska, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th and Federal Circuits, the U.S. Tax Court and the Supreme Court of the United States.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.