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Robert B. Ravenelle

Pierce Atwood LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2008
  • Recognized in:
    Tax Law
  • Law School:
    University of Maine
  • Website:
    http://www.pierceatwood.com
  • Phone:
    (207) 791.1100
  • E-mail:
    rravenelle@pierceatwood.com
  • Location:
    Merrill's Wharf
    254 Commercial Street
    Portland, ME 04101

As head of Pierce Atwood's Federal Income Tax practice, Rob Ravenelle 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.

In addition to his M&A expertise, Rob is an expert in non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, frequently counseling on and drafting cutting edge plans for both closely held and public clients.

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Lawyer Bio

As head of Pierce Atwood's Federal Income Tax practice, Rob Ravenelle 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.

In addition to his M&A expertise, Rob is an expert in non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, frequently counseling on and drafting cutting edge plans for both closely held and public clients.

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Education:

  • Boston University School of Law , L.L.M., Taxation
  • University of Maine, J.D.
  • Bates College, B.A., High Honors

Bar Admissions:

  • United States, Maine

Affiliations:

  • Board of Preble Street Resource Center - Board member; former Chair
  • 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
 

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Firm Details

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Pierce Atwood LLP
http://www.pierceatwood.com
 
Headquarters
Merrill's Wharf
254 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 791.1100
7 Office Locations
in 2 Countries

Sweden

Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Stureplan 4C, Fourth Floor

Stockholm 114 35

Sweden

46 8 509 012 32

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United States

United States

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

Washington, DC

1875 K Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20006

United States

(202) 530.6420

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Maine

Maine

Augusta, ME

157 Capitol Street, Suite Three

Augusta, ME 04330

United States

(207) 622.6311

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Boston, MA

100 Summer Street

Boston, MA 02110

United States

(617) 488.8100

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH

Pease International Tradeport, Suite 350

One New Hampshire Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801

United States

(603) 433.6300

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Providence, RI

One Financial Plaza, 26th Floor

Providence, RI 02903

United States

(401) 588.5113

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Lawyer Case History

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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