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Daniel J. Gocek is an associate in the Firm's Employee Benefits and Tax practice groups.   He concentrates his practice in the areas of tax planning and consulting, including Federal, State, Partnership, and Corporate Taxation, as well as employee compensation and benefits matters, including executive compensation, pension, 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans.

Education:

New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, 2012)

University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2011)
     -  Kingdon Moot Court Prize & James M. Shoemaker, Jr. Moot Court 
        Award recipient, University of Virginia Lile Moot Court Competition
        Champion
     -  Pro Bono Challenge Award Recipient
     -  Technology Editor, Virginia Tax Review
     -  Entertainment Editor, Virginia Law Weekly

University of Rochester (B.A., cum laude, 2008)
    

Admissions:

New York State (2012)

Principal Area(s) of Practice:

Employee Benefits
Tax

Experience:

Mr. Gocek participated in the University of Virginia Appellate Litigation Clinic, where he handled a case in the Fourth Circuit regarding the validity of DNA evidence related habeas corpus claim. He also served as an intern for the County of Monroe Conflict Defender and for United States District Judge David Larimer in Rochester, NY. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Gocek served as a Congressional Intern for Rep. Susan Davis in Washington, D.C.

Memberships & Offices:

Mr. Gocek is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Erie County.