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Paletz Advisor is led by attorney and business owner Matt Paletz.  Matt specializes in helping small and medium-sized family-owned businesses with practical, no-nonsense advice that’s been time-tested. His expertise in succession planning and execution comes from his own experience with the many business obstacles encountered in successfully transitioning a family-owned business to the next generation. 

Bottom line: He’s been through it, so you don’t have to.