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John R. Wynn

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2001
  • Recognized in:
    Corporate Law
    Tax Law
  • Law School:
    Vanderbilt University
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.LanierFord.com/att...
  • Website:
    https://www.lanierford.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    256-535-1100
  • Phone Number:
    256-535-1100
  • E-mail:
    JRW@LanierFord.com
  • Location:
    2101 West Clinton Avenue, Suite 102
    P.O. Box 2087
    Huntsville, AL 35804-2087

The focus of Mr. Wynn’s practice is business transactions and estate and business planning for individual and corporate clients.    

As part of his corporate practice, Mr. Wynn advises clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, sale contracts, employment agreements, covenants not to compete, nondisclosure covenants, loan agreements, security agreements, leases, securities registration statements, private placement memorandums, stock-option plans, and shareholder agreements.  Mr. Wynn also advises clients regarding the formation and operation of limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, charitable trusts, foundations, and other business and nonprofit organizations.      

As part of his estate and business planning practice, Mr. Wynn structures tax-advantaged transfers of business interests to younger generation family members.  A substantial portion of Mr. Wynn's practice involves the preparation of trusts, wills, and other documentation necessary to implement selected estate plans.  Mr. Wynn also advises personal representatives, trustees, and other fiduciaries concerning the administration of estates and trusts, including matters related to federal and state estate tax liabilities.

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The focus of Mr. Wynn’s practice is business transactions and estate and business planning for individual and corporate clients.    

As part of his corporate practice, Mr. Wynn advises clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, sale contracts, employment agreements, covenants not to compete, nondisclosure covenants, loan agreements, security agreements, leases, securities registration statements, private placement memorandums, stock-option plans, and shareholder agreements.  Mr. Wynn also advises clients regarding the formation and operation of limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, charitable trusts, foundations, and other business and nonprofit organizations.      

As part of his estate and business planning practice, Mr. Wynn structures tax-advantaged transfers of business interests to younger generation family members.  A substantial portion of Mr. Wynn's practice involves the preparation of trusts, wills, and other documentation necessary to implement selected estate plans.  Mr. Wynn also advises personal representatives, trustees, and other fiduciaries concerning the administration of estates and trusts, including matters related to federal and state estate tax liabilities.

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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Corporate Law

Education:

  • New York University , LL.M., graduated 1971
  • Vanderbilt University , J.D., graduated 1968
  • The University of Alabama, B.A., graduated 1965

Bar Admissions:

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Corporate Law, Huntsville (2018)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Corporate Law
  • Tax Law

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Firm Details

Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
https://www.lanierford.com
 
2101 West Clinton Avenue, Suite 102
P.O. Box 2087
Huntsville, AL 35804-2087
256-535-1100
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