Douglas Scott Stransky, International Tax Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on International Tax and Tax
PartneratSullivan & Worcester LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing international tax in Boston since 2006.
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Douglas Scott Stransky is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on International Tax and Tax. Douglas has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sullivan & Worcester LLP.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- International Tax · Tax
- Handles International Tax and Tax matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Douglas Scott Stransky: Douglas Scott Stransky is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on International Tax and Tax. Douglas has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sullivan & Worcester LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Douglas Scott Stransky
Douglas concentrates on international tax and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Douglas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
International Tax cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Douglas takes international tax matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Douglas takes tax matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Douglas Scott Stransky — Over 20 years of Massachusetts international tax experience
Douglas Scott Stransky is a partner based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on International Tax and Tax. Douglas has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sullivan & Worcester LLP.
Douglas Scott Stransky is a lawyer practicing taxation, international taxation. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1993, and has been licensed for 20 years. Douglas practices at Sullivan & Worcester LLP in Boston, MA.
Working with Douglas on a international tax matter
Douglas Scott Stransky is a lawyer practicing taxation, international taxation. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1993, and has been licensed for 20 years. Douglas practices at Sullivan & Worcester LLP in Boston, MA.
Clients Douglas works with
Douglas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for international tax and tax matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Douglas Scott Stransky's legal education and bar admissions
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. · 1996
Harvard University
B.A. · 1993
Jurisdictions
Douglas's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
2006 · ACTIVE
Douglas studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in Harvard University.
Law school and academic background
Douglas completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglas runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Douglas's professional memberships and bar associations
Boston (Member, International Tax Section), Essex County, Massachusetts and American (Member, Tax Section) Bar Associations International Fiscal Association
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Locations
Douglas Scott Stransky's office in Boston
Douglas's primary office is at One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, 02109. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Douglas Scott Stransky — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new international tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Douglas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Douglas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Douglas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a international tax attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many international tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Douglas
Douglas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in international tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every international tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Douglas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Douglas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many international tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Scott Stransky
How much does it cost to hire Douglas for a international tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Douglas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Douglas offer a free consultation?
Douglas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office. Some international tax attorneys offer free consults — check Douglas's current terms during booking.
How long do international tax cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple international tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Douglas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Douglas take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Douglas is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Douglas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Douglas?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Douglas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Douglas accepting new international tax clients right now?
Douglas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
International Tax attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
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