Pontius Tax Law | MSBA Irving Shulbank Memorial Dinner

Pontius Tax Law was proud to be a sponsor of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) Taxation Section’s Irving Shulbank Memorial Dinner this past May. The dinner is one of the Taxation Section’s premier annual events. The dinner brings together tax attorneys and other professionals from all over Maryland to honor outstanding members of the profession, nurture meaningful connections, and celebrate the legacy of Irving Shulbank.

At the event, Robb Longman, Esq., was presented with the J. Ronald Shiff Memorial Pro Bono Award, and David Polashuk, Esq., was presented with the 2026 Tax Excellence Award for their extraordinary service to the tax law community. Keynote speaker Daniel I. Werfel, former commissioner of internal revenue, also provided attendees with valuable insights into current issues facing the tax profession.

Pontius Tax Law is extremely honored to be a Silver Sponsor of events that honor professional achievement, foster collaboration, and enhance the legal community of Maryland. We are thrilled to partner with the MSBA Taxation Section to support opportunities for education, networking, and service within our profession.

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   Bill VanderMass 
 
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a very positive experience working with Pontius Tax Law. John and his team were very knowledgeable, responsive, courteous and professional. I would definitely recommend them.