Joel S. "Jody" Brant

Joel S. "Jody" Brant


Katz Teller

Recognized since 2006

Cincinnati, Ohio

Practice Areas

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Tax Law
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As anyone who has ever argued with a spouse or small child knows, there is a difference between hearing and listening, between being able to repeat what was said and actually taking it in and thinking about it.

With Jody Brant, there is never any question that he is both hearing and listening. In a world of loud talkers, it is Jody's ability to listen, to thoughtfully consider the input of others before speaking, that sets him apart as a lawyer and as a leader.

For Jody’s estate and wealth planning practice, the ability to do more than hear and reflect a client’s words in a legal document, but instead listen to and interpret their hopes and goals, allows him to develop strategies that might otherwise have been overlooked. In his taxation practice, which concerns corporate and partnership taxation, individual income taxation, state and local tax matters, gift and estate tax, and non-profit tax-exemption matters, taking the time to listen to every issue before rushing into action allows him to structure transactions efficiently, minimizing negative tax consequences and capitalizing on potential tax benefits.

In addition to practicing in the areas of estate and wealth planning and tax, Jody is involved in our entrepreneurship and family-owned and privately-held business groups and assists clients and families with formation of entities, structure, owner/shareholder relationships, business succession and other related issues.

He is involved in several leadership roles at the firm, including as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and its benefits, finance, marketing, retirement plan and strategic planning committees.

Location
  • 255 East Fifth Street, 24th Floor
    Cincinnati, OH 45202-4724
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1997
  • Dartmouth College, B.A., graduated 1991
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, 1997
Affiliations
  • Cincinnati Country Day School - Chair of the Annual Fund
  • Cincinnati Country Day School - Trustee and Member of Alumni Council
  • Easter Seals TriState - Chair of Board of Trustees
  • Friends of CCM - Treasurer
  • Jewish Vocational Services of Cincinnati - Former Board Chair
  • JVS Career Services - Trustee
  • JVS Foundation - Trustee
  • Leadership Cincinnati - Class 35
  • Ohio State Bar Association Federal Taxation Specialty Board - Member

Katz Teller
Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio

18 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Tax Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Tax Law, Cincinnati (2020)
  • Tax Law, Cincinnati (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • Woodward/White’s Best Lawyers in America® "Lawyer of the Year", Cincinnati, Tax Law, 2016
  • Woodward/White's Best Lawyers in America®, 2006-2018
  • Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2004-2008, 2010-2018

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