Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP - Miami, FL
Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP is a premier international private client law firm established in 1946, counseling high-net-worth individuals, families, and global businesses. From its Miami office at 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, the firm delivers sophisticated legal counsel in international estate planning, cross-border tax compliance, domestic trusts and estates, matrimonial law, and high-value real estate.
Premier International Private Client and Estate Planning Counsel in Miami
Established in 1946, Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP is one of the nation most respected boutique law practices dedicated to private client services. With offices in Miami and New York, the firm represents generations of high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurial families, private banks, and transnational businesses. Clients navigating the intersecting worlds of domestic law and foreign legal systems turn to the firm for tailored strategies that preserve wealth, ensure tax efficiency, and facilitate seamless intergenerational succession.
The Miami office, situated in the Brickell financial corridor, functions as an indispensable bridge for Latin American, European, and domestic families with cross-border interests. When discerning clients need to find an attorney possessing nuanced fluency in both common law and civil law traditions, Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP provides peerless capability. Backed by honors in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America, the firm multilingual attorneys deliver customized counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
International Tax Planning and Cross-Border Structuring
Cross-border taxation is exceptionally complex, demanding proactive planning to protect assets from adverse tax exposure. Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP advises non-US citizens and multinational families on structuring inbound investments to minimize federal income, gift, and estate tax liabilities. If your family must hire an attorney to coordinate cross-border fiscal strategies, the firm provides exceptional depth in:
- Inbound investment structuring: Formulating tax-advantaged holding structures for foreign acquisitions of United States real property while ensuring compliance with FIRPTA regulations.
- Pre-immigration tax planning: Assisting foreign executives and affluent families intending to relocate to the United States with timing and trust restructuring prior to establishing tax residency.
- International tax compliance: Guiding private clients through complex IRS regulatory frameworks, offshore bank reporting, FATCA mandates, and voluntary disclosure programs.
- Cross-border corporate services: Establishing and managing foreign and domestic corporate entities, joint ventures, family investment companies, and commercial governance structures.
Domestic Trusts and Estates, Wills, and Probate Administration
Preserving family legacy requires bespoke testamentary design. The firm estate planning lawyers and trusts lawyers construct sophisticated instruments designed to safeguard accumulated capital from unnecessary transfer taxes and unforeseen creditor claims. The practice crafts revocable living trusts, irrevocable dynasty trusts, family limited partnerships, and charitable vehicles. When a loved one passes away, the firm probate lawyers assist personal representatives and beneficiaries through formal administration proceedings and contentious probate disputes.
High-End Residential Real Estate and Matrimonial Practice
Beyond wealth transmission, the firm attorneys represent affluent clients in prestigious residential real estate acquisitions and complex marital arrangements. The real estate practice coordinates title examination, purchase agreements, and tax-efficient closing procedures for prime properties across South Florida. Concurrently, the firm matrimonial practitioners negotiate prenuptial agreements safeguarding inherited wealth, while providing discreet representation in high-net-worth divorce proceedings.
Arrange a Strategic Consultation in Miami
Whether you are structuring international holdings or need a lawyer urgently to address a trust, probate, or cross-border taxation challenge, Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP provides seasoned guidance. Reach out to the Miami office today to schedule an executive private consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prestigious Brickell financial district of Miami, right along the waterfront of Biscayne Bay.
Building Location
This office is situated in the Brickell Bay Office Tower, a 32-story luxury Class A office building. It is easily found near the Brickell Post Office and is within walking distance of local banks and hotels.
Parking Details
An on-site multi-level covered parking garage (Brickell Bay Tower Garage) is available for visitors, with hourly rates starting around $12.00, as well as multiple public parking lots nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 248 (Loop); nearest stop is at Brickell Bay Drive @ Southeast 12th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Brickell Bay Office Tower, check in at the 24-hour manned security desk, and take the elevators up to the 15th Floor to locate Suite 1504.