Best Lawyers in Michigan, United States for Tax Law
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Jeff chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group. He has 25 years of experience working with employers, executives and third-party administrators on a wide range of employee benefit, executive compensation and individual retirement matters, including plan design, plan administration, benefit plan disputes and tax planning for retirement. He also helps solve complex tax issues in business and investment transactions, especially those involving pass-through entities and oil and gas activit...
Bruce W. Haffey is a senior, highly-qualified business and tax lawyer with the firm of Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton, P.C. in Troy, Michigan, and is a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Haffey practices primarily in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, franchise and distribution law and tax law and for closely-held business clients engaged in a wide assortment of industries. Mr. Haffey represents privately-held business clients throughout the life ...
Neal Nusholtz is a tax attorney with more than 40 years of legal experience advising individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries on complex tax matters. Based in Troy, Michigan, he practices at Kemp Klein and represents clients in matters involving Tax Law , Litigation and Controversy – Tax , and Trusts and Estates . His work includes guidance on federal and state tax issues, audits, administrative proceedings, and tax-related disputes. Mr. Nusholtz assists clients with income tax matters,...
Arthur A. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Arthur A., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arthur A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William C. Lentine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. William C., who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian R. Jenney is an attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan who advises individuals and families on matters involving Elder Law , Trusts and Estates , and Tax Law . His practice focuses on helping clients plan for the future while addressing the legal and financial considerations that arise as families age or experience major life changes. Mr. Jenney works with clients on estate planning strategies designed to protect assets, address health care and financial decision-making, and provide...
J. Thomas MacFarlane works extensively with individuals on estate planning, tax planning and probate matters and with businesses on succession planning and corporate restructuring. Thomas counsels clients on the various wealth preservation strategies which are available to high net worth individuals. He is also frequently asked to represent beneficiaries or fiduciaries in complex estate contests and trust disputes. Tom has represented clients in all aspects of corporate law and has counseled ...
Mark E Rizik is Chair of the firm’s Taxation practices. He has extensive experience in matters regarding tax penalty cases, tax refund claims and litigation, estates and trusts as S corporation shareholders, employee and independent contractor classification, employee leasing, business transactions, and tax controversies. Mr. Rizik has tried hundreds of tax cases successfully. His cases have often resulted nationally published opinions. Mr. Rizik previously was a Senior Trial Attorney i...
Paul’s practice focuses upon representation of business and individual taxpayers in federal tax planning as well as in controversies at administrative levels and the tax court and before federal courts. Paul has served as a past Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Tax Program at Walsh College and is also a committee chair and frequent speaker at the American Bar Association Taxation Committee meetings. He is a regular contributor to the Michigan Business Law Journal on tax matters. Paul i...
John T. McFarland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. John T., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hilary Moir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Hilary, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hilary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erin M. Haney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Erin M., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher Rambus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Margaret Lindauer is an associate attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. Her practice focuses on Elder Law , Tax Law , and Trusts and Estates . She works with individuals and families on estate planning, helping clients design, prepare, and implement plans that reflect their goals and personal circumstances. Margaret also assists clients with probate and trust administration, guiding them through the legal and practical steps involved in managing and distributing assets. Before joining K...
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