Meet Our Team
I started The Chamberlain Accounting Firm for three reasons:
First, I was looking to add a practice area to my elder law, probate, and estate planning law firm, and tax and accounting made the most sense. This is because I have a strong understanding of income taxes, as they are integral to my day-to-day legal work. Trusts and estates owe income taxes when they make money, and “death taxes” are always discussed in detail when they are relevant to my estate planning and probate clients.
Second, my accounting firm is focused on working with other law firms because when I opened a law firm in 2020, I struggled to find bookkeepers who understood important legal ethics rules surrounding IOLTA trust accounting, particularly three-way reconciliation, and the tools attorneys use; most bookkeeping services I encountered were not familiar with the legal industry.
Third, I wanted to be an accountant growing up. I was born into a family of accountants going back to my great-grandfather, who had a successful career in Canada, and my grandfather and uncle both worked for Coopers Lybrand, the predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers. I have been around accounting my entire life, and my career interest in the profession was re-ignited while working at Bloomberg LP for 10 years, supporting lawyers using their best-in-class tax and accounting information services.
I am dedicated to continually improving the client experience at The Chamberlain Accounting Firm. I do this by refining operations to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across all services, using technology to streamline processes and deliver timely results, while still taking a personal approach that recognizes each client’s unique financial situation and goals.
Some of my academic and career highlights include:
- Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor
- Member of the National Eagle Scout Association
- Rutgers College, B.A., magna cum laude
- Rutgers Gradute School of Education, M.Ed.
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., Moot Court Honor Society
- Union County N.J. Prosecutor’s Office, Asst. Prosecutor
- Owner of The Chamberlain Law Firm, focusing on estate planning, probate, and elder law
Larry holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.) from New York University School of Law. He is an experienced tax attorney and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Larry assists the Chamberlain Accounting team in serving our clients effectively with complex tax issues.
Larry honed his skills as a tax attorney and CPA with prestigious New York City law firms and Big 4 CPA firms. He lectures, is often quoted, and writes articles on tax and estate planning issues. Mr. Israeloff is admitted to the bar of the State of New York, is licensed as a CPA in New York State, and is qualified as a Certified Financial Planner™. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the New York State Society of CPAs. Mr. Israeloff is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in White Plains, New York.
His dual law and accounting practices focus on federal, state, and local income tax planning, trusts and estate planning, gift tax planning, personal financial planning, insurance and retirement planning, tax return preparation and compliance, transactional tax consulting and research, legal representation for IRS and state tax controversies and audits, and business formation and administration. He services high-net-worth individuals and privately held businesses, including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
Henry is passionate about tax and accounting! He has over 15 years of industry experience, including roles with large firms and corporations, and as a tax and accounting supervisor. However, his primary focus is on helping people and small businesses, which is why he joined Chamberlain Accounting. His enthusiasm for accounting remains strong as he studies to become an IRS-certified Enrolled Agent.
In addition to his extensive experience, his other credentials include a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Bill.com Certification, and Xero Advisor Certification. Henry is also a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor.
Meet Maggie Chamberlain, our beloved office dog who brings joy and warmth to our team every day. Maggie was adopted by the Chamberlain family through the wonderful Barking Back Rescue organization. As a hypoallergenic mini sheepadoodle, Maggie is not only adorable but also a perfect fit for everyone in the office.