Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Tax Law
William Neely
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Bill Neely practices primarily in the areas of partnership and corporate taxation, transactional tax planning, and executive compensation. He regularly provides advice on the structure and implementation of taxable and nontaxable acquisitions and has assisted in the formation and operation of numerous venture capital, real estate and hedge funds. He also routinely consults with companies on their executive compensation plans.
From 2007 through 2022, Bill served as general counsel of Health Services Management, Inc., a nonprofit senior-living management company located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. During Bill’s tenure, HSM operated over 20 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Florida, Texas, Indiana and Tennessee.
Bill received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Murray State University, his J.D. from the University of Kentucky and an LL.M. in taxation from the University of Miami.
Overview
- University of Miami, LL.M in Taxation, graduated 1984
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1983
- Murray State University, B.S., Accounting, graduated 1979
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1984
- American Bar Association, Committee on Taxation - Member
- Nashville Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1984
- American Bar Association, Committee on Taxation - Member
- Nashville Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- University of Miami, LL.M in Taxation, graduated 1984
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1983
- Murray State University, B.S., Accounting, graduated 1979
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Tax Law
Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell® “Top Rated Lawyer in Taxation Law” (2013 – 2014)
Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- Representative Experience
- Provides tax advice to sellers and buyers regarding taxable and tax-free acquisitions
- Provides tax advice to businesses on recapitalizations and other restructuring transactions
- Advises businesses on Tennessee franchise and excise taxes
- Represents businesses regarding the structure and implementation of nonqualified compensation plans
- Advises executives and key employees regarding employment and compensation arrangements and separation agreements
- Provides tax advice to venture capital funds, including advice on formation and exit strategies
- As general counsel to Health Services Management, Inc., a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation, handled tax compliance and governance matters for the company, including exemption issues related to the structuring and execution of joint venture transactions
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