Mark Botkin serves as general counsel to many closely held businesses, often from their inception. This includes advising on choice of entity and structure as well as providing advice on federal and state taxation issues. Mr. Botkin has substantial experience in estate planning and pension and employee benefits. Having been raised on a farm in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Mr. Botkin enjoys helping farm families preserve their farmland for future generations through the use of such techniques as conservation easements.