Robert A. Adelson is a nationally recognized executive employment and tax attorney who specializes in protecting the interests of C-level and senior executives. With over 25 years of experience and an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU, he provides strategic legal counsel on complex employment, compensation, and equity matters for business leaders across the United States.
His practice is exclusively tailored to high-level executives—including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, presidents, and VPs—focusing on negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution. Drawing on his background at prominent New York law firms and deep expertise in both employment and tax law, he helps clients optimize compensation structures, navigate transitions, and secure favorable outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Services Offered
- Executive Employment Agreement Review and Negotiation
- Executive Compensation Negotiation
- C-level Executive Equity Compensation
- Severance Agreement Negotiation
- Wrongful Termination Representation
- Non-compete Agreement Review and Defense
- Retention and Change of Control Agreements
- Startup Executive Employment Counseling
- Executive Contract Terms Analysis
- Restricted Stock and RSU Advisory
- Executive Separation and Severance Package Negotiation
- Mediation for Employment Disputes
- Tax Advisory Related to Executive Compensation
He serves clients nationwide, with particular focus on executives in technology, biotechnology, healthcare, finance, and retail industries. Fluent in the complexities of executive-level agreements, he has been published extensively in CEOWorld Magazine and is regarded as a leading authority in his field.
