Ralph E. Lerner is a distinguished art attorney and tax advisor with over 40 years of experience, specializing in the legal and financial complexities of the art world. He stands out as a leading authority in art law, having negotiated some of the most significant art transactions in the United States, including numerous sales and purchases exceeding $100 million.
His practice is built on a foundation of deep expertise in tax planning for collectors and artists, combined with unparalleled access to a network of supporting experts such as appraisers, conservators, and museum personnel. He primarily serves high-net-worth collectors, artists, estates, law firms, foundations, and art dealers, offering strategic advice that spans acquisitions, sales, and legacy planning.
Services Offered
- Tax attorney services
- Art advisory
- Art law counsel
- Estate planning for art collections
- Negotiation of auction sales
- Private art transaction facilitation
- IRS representation and tax dispute resolution
- Lecturing and educational services on art law
- Authorship of legal publications
- Consultation for artists, collectors, and foundations
Based in New York, Ralph E. Lerner has chaired multiple prestigious art law committees, including those of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and continues to be a sought-after speaker and writer in the field.
