Robert B. Ravenelle, partner and head of Pierce Atwood's Federal Income Tax practice, has extensive experience in the planning, negotiation and tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions. He works closely with members of our Business Practice Group to ensure that clients obtain the most economic and tax efficient transaction results possible. Rob's prior experience practicing as a Certified Public Accountant brings unique skills that enhance the value of our services in deal transactions, from mergers to renewable energy tax equity financing to succession planning of closely held businesses.
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Robert B. Ravenelle
Pierce Atwood LLP
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Recognized Since:2008
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Recognized in:Tax Law
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Law School:Brandeis University
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Location:Merrill's Wharf254 Commercial StreetPortland, ME 04101
Robert B. Ravenelle, partner and head of Pierce Atwood's Federal Income Tax practice, has extensive experience in the planning, negotiation and tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions. He works closely with members of our Business Practice Group to ensure that clients obtain the most economic and tax efficient transaction results possible. Rob's prior experience practicing as a Certified Public Accountant brings unique skills that enhance the value of our services in deal transactions, from mergers to renewable energy tax equity financing to succession planning of closely held businesses.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Brandeis University, graduated 1989
- University of Maine, graduated 1987
- Bates College, graduated 1984
Bar Admissions:
- Maine, Maine
Affiliations:
- Board of Preble Street Resource Center - Board Member
- Portland Nordic Ski Club - Board Member
- University of Maine School of Law - Adjunct Professor of Tax Law
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Tax Law
Firm Details
Pierce Atwood LLP
http://www.pierceatwood.com
Headquarters
Merrill's Wharf
254 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 791.1100
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Recent Experience
Provided tax structure and guidance in a unique voluntary supervisory conversion of a mutual savings bank including the issuance of a tax opinion letter
Advised on complex partnership tax issues and deal structure for buyout of a partner in food manufacturing industry involving over $100 million transaction value
Obtained a Private Letter Ruling from the IRS where the IRS agreed to disregard a corporate financing subsidiary of a corporate client on the basis of substance over form
Planned, negotiated and documented the complex transition of a $20 million family business from the second generation to the third generation
Provided transaction tax planning, structure and non-qualified deferred compensation advise on the sale of a closely held food manufacturer to a private buyer
Guided a business incubator to obtaining a favorable tax-exemption letter from the IRS
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